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A Good Start

10 N Grace Ln, Columbia, MO 65201
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About A Good Start

A Good Start is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 56 rules across 18 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
60 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for A Good Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#001248411
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Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 18 of 18 visits · 56 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 11
  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Other rules 18

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 10, 2026Follow-up visit5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Jun 29, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  3. Feb 23, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  4. Feb 11, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  5. Jan 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  6. Jun 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  7. Apr 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Feb 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Dec 6, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Nov 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Oct 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Sep 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  3. May 31, 2024Follow-up visit6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  4. May 16, 2024Follow-up visit6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. May 3, 2024Follow-up visit6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  6. Apr 22, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  7. Nov 8, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

    • 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

  8. Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

    • 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

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 Good Start

Is A Good Start licensed?

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

When was A Good Start last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Good Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 56 rules across 18 of 18 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 Good Start care for?

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

What are A Good Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (573) 228-3100 to confirm.

How much does A Good Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 228-3100 to ask.

What is A Good Start's phone number?

(573) 228-3100.

Where is A Good Start?

10 N Grace Ln, Columbia, MO 65201.

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