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Courtyard Early Learning Center

225 Oscar Dr, Jefferson City, MO 651013.9· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$180

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About Courtyard Early Learning Center

Courtyard Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Jefferson City, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $180 to $320.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infant through the PreKindergarten years
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant through the PreKindergarten years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Courtyard Early Learning Center lists weekly tuition from $180 to $320.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Weekly Tuition – Four & Five (PreK)$180
Weekly Tuition – Infant & Toddler$320
Weekly Tuition – Two & Three$250
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Courtyard Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002806100
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1

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. Jun 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  2. Jun 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  3. Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

  5. Jul 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

  6. Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

  7. Feb 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  8. Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  9. Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

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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Questions about Courtyard Early Learning Center

Is Courtyard Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Courtyard Early Learning Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Courtyard Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 9 of 11 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 Courtyard Early Learning Center care for?

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

What are Courtyard Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Courtyard Early Learning Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $180 to $320, as it lists it.

What is Courtyard Early Learning Center's phone number?

(573) 635-4663.

Where is Courtyard Early Learning Center?

225 Oscar Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65101. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Explorers Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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