The Christian Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Missouri's licensing baseline. Missouri caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 8, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox spray, disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked cabinet in the School-Age bathroom.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox spray, disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked cabinet in the School-Age bathroom.
Jun 9, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by the name of the owner operating child care facility was wrong.
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by the name of the owner operating child care facility was wrong.
- General Requirements5 CSR 25-600.020
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Jozetta Akins, Mary Crockett-Smith, Elisha Robinson, Sylvia Roberson, Tywanna Smith, Cheryl Stallings, Perlina Westbrook.