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California Kids

800 Lake Dr, California, MO 650183.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
38
open each week
5 days
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About California Kids

California Kids is a licensed child care center in California, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 38 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 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 10 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
38 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 capacity38 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

California Kids has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for California Kids

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
38 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002553204
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 16 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • 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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See all 17 visits
  1. May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  3. Nov 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  4. Jul 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  5. Jun 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  6. Feb 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

  7. Nov 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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. Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 26, 2024Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • 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 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

  10. Mar 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  5. Nov 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  6. Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 California Kids

Is California Kids licensed?

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

When was California Kids last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has California Kids had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 10 of 16 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 California Kids care for?

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

What are California Kids' hours?

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

How much does California Kids cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 533-1821 to ask.

What is California Kids' phone number?

(573) 533-1821.

Where is California Kids?

800 Lake Dr, California, MO 65018. The nearest other daycare we list is Sandy Jo Fisher, 0.2 miles away.

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