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A World of Discoveries Daycare

701 Washington Ave, Columbia, MO 65203
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About A World of Discoveries Daycare

A World of Discoveries Daycare is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 9 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
49 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for A World of Discoveries Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000562449
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 24 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Other rules 7

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 3, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Jun 26, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  3. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 15, 2025Inspection2 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

  5. Jun 11, 2025Inspection2 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

  6. Feb 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  7. Nov 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  8. Aug 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  9. Jun 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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 World of Discoveries Daycare

Is A World of Discoveries Daycare licensed?

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

When was A World of Discoveries Daycare last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A World of Discoveries Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 9 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 World of Discoveries Daycare care for?

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

What are A World of Discoveries Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (573) 442-0243 to confirm.

How much does A World of Discoveries Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 442-0243 to ask.

What is A World of Discoveries Daycare's phone number?

(573) 442-0243.

Where is A World of Discoveries Daycare?

701 Washington Ave, Columbia, MO 65203. The nearest other daycare we list is Rainey-Hicks, Florence Denise, 0.1 miles away.

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