The Grove Early Learning Center
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
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 104
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 15, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The walls located in the toddler room, 2's room and the 3's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by rust and dust buildup were observed on the vents/air returns.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The walls located in the toddler room, 2's room and the 3's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by rust and dust buildup were observed on the vents/air returns.
Nov 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The walls located in the toddler room, 2's room and the 3's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by rust and dust buildup were observed on the vents/air returns.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The walls located in the toddler room, 2's room and the 3's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by rust and dust buildup were observed on the vents/air returns.
Nov 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The walls located in the preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wains coating was missing from the walls exposing dry wall.