The Young Men's Christian Association of Joplin, Missouri
1323 E 28TH ST, JOPLIN, MO 64804-2966Childery Rating: 3/5
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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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 32
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Furniture, Equipment and Materials5 CSR 25-500.092
The facility did not meet requirements for age-appropriate indoor equipment and materials as evidenced by facility staff report that they only have access to the toys on the small cart, as well as some balls to play indoors. The cart has two games, books and art supplies for the children to use. The
- Furniture, Equipment and Materials5 CSR 25-500.092
The facility did not meet requirements for age-appropriate indoor equipment and materials as evidenced by facility staff report that they only have access to the toys on the small cart, as well as some balls to play indoors. The cart has two games, books and art supplies for the children to use. The
Nov 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The equipment list was not submitted.
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The staff sheet was not submitted.
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
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