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Early Explorers Preschool

211 Oscar Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65101
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About Early Explorers Preschool

Early Explorers Preschool is a licensed child care center in Jefferson City, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 71 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
71 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity71 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Early Explorers Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
71 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002652197
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 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. Sep 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  2. Mar 3, 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. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  6. Sep 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  7. Mar 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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 Early Explorers Preschool

Is Early Explorers Preschool licensed?

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

When was Early Explorers Preschool last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Explorers Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 7 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 Early Explorers Preschool care for?

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

What are Early Explorers Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (573) 301-1458 to confirm.

How much does Early Explorers Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 301-1458 to ask.

What is Early Explorers Preschool's phone number?

(573) 301-1458.

Where is Early Explorers Preschool?

211 Oscar Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65101. The nearest other daycare we list is Courtyard Early Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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