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A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center

1626 Towne Dr, Columbia, MO 652024.8· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
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About A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center

A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 11:30 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:30 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 11:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002534074
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 1, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Other rules 4

For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  2. Jul 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  3. Apr 14, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  4. Jan 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  7. Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  8. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Jan 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Copied from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center

Is A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

When was A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 1, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 8 of 10 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 11:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 474-0715 to ask.

What is A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center's phone number?

(573) 474-0715.

Where is A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center?

1626 Towne Dr, Columbia, MO 65202. The nearest other daycare we list is Ucb Academy, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood (license and visits).