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Bright Beginnings Playhouse and Preschool

505 E Harrison St, Republic, MO 65738
licensed capacity
37
open each week
5 days
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About Bright Beginnings Playhouse and Preschool

Bright Beginnings Playhouse and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Republic, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 37 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 18 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
37 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity37 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Playhouse and Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Playhouse and Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
37 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002955039
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Other rules 9

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. Jul 14, 2026Inspection2 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

  2. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 11, 2025Inspection2 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

  4. Jul 22, 2025Inspection2 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

  5. Nov 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  6. Oct 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  7. Jul 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Apr 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  9. Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  10. Nov 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

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 Bright Beginnings Playhouse and Preschool

Is Bright Beginnings Playhouse and Preschool licensed?

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

When was Bright Beginnings Playhouse and Preschool last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Playhouse and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 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 Bright Beginnings Playhouse and Preschool care for?

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

What are Bright Beginnings Playhouse and Preschool's hours?

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

How much does Bright Beginnings Playhouse and Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 590-3466 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Playhouse and Preschool's phone number?

(417) 590-3466.

Where is Bright Beginnings Playhouse and Preschool?

505 E Harrison St, Republic, MO 65738. The nearest other daycare we list is Learn and Grow Organic Daycare, 0.6 miles away.

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