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Developmental Center Of The Ozarks

1545 E Pythian St, Springfield, MO 658024.0· 15 reviews
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About Developmental Center Of The Ozarks

Developmental Center Of The Ozarks is a licensed child care center in Springfield, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 138 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It describes its programs: infant care, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks to six years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
138 children

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Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to six years old
ProgramsInfant care, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
Licensed capacity138 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Developmental Center Of The Ozarks

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
138 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000236499
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 25 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2

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 24, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)6. Firm, positive statements or redirection of behavior shall be used with infants and toddlers.

  2. Jul 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  3. Mar 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

  4. Feb 9, 2026Inspection4 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  5. Sep 17, 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

  6. Aug 13, 2025Inspection3 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  7. Apr 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  8. Feb 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  9. Aug 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

  10. Feb 15, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Feb 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

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 Developmental Center Of The Ozarks

Is Developmental Center Of The Ozarks licensed?

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

When was Developmental Center Of The Ozarks last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Developmental Center Of The Ozarks had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 11 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 Developmental Center Of The Ozarks care for?

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

What are Developmental Center Of The Ozarks' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (417) 829-0800 to confirm.

How much does Developmental Center Of The Ozarks cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 829-0800 to ask.

What is Developmental Center Of The Ozarks' phone number?

(417) 829-0800.

Where is Developmental Center Of The Ozarks?

1545 E Pythian St, Springfield, MO 65802. The nearest other daycare we list is Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation, 0.5 miles away.

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