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Barnyard Buddies Early Learning Center

266 Highway Jj, Huntsville, MO 65259
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
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About Barnyard Buddies Early Learning Center

Barnyard Buddies Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Huntsville, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Barnyard Buddies Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#003049338
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 35 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 10

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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See all 10 visits
  1. Aug 19, 2026Inspection3 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

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 29, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • 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

  4. Aug 12, 2025Inspection7 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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • 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

  5. Jun 9, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

    • 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.

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)4. Children under three (3) shall be supervised and assisted while in the bathroom.

  6. Feb 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  7. Feb 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Feb 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Nov 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Nov 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and 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 Barnyard Buddies Early Learning Center

Is Barnyard Buddies Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Barnyard Buddies Early Learning Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Barnyard Buddies Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 35 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 Barnyard Buddies Early Learning Center care for?

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

What are Barnyard Buddies Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Barnyard Buddies Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (660) 346-7562 to ask.

What is Barnyard Buddies Early Learning Center's phone number?

(660) 346-7562.

Where is Barnyard Buddies Early Learning Center?

266 Highway Jj, Huntsville, MO 65259. The nearest other daycare we list is Angelia L. Kesler, 3.2 miles away.

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