Tot Spot Academy and Preschool, Llc
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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 44
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 9, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Adelynn Darwin within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the cord for the Projector in the Pre-K Room was not attached to the wall.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two outlets in the Pre-K Room was not covered, specifically under the front window near the Cubby/Table Area.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The floors located between the Hallway Area & Two's & Three's Room, specifically the top stair was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the metal trim piece was cracked & sticking out.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the return air vents throughout the building.