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Elite Preparatory School

3132 E 12th St, Joplin, MO 64801
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About Elite Preparatory School

Elite Preparatory School is a licensed child care center in Joplin, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 10 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
88 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity88 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Elite Preparatory School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
88 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002689792
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 12 visits · 27 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Other rules 6

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. May 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

  2. May 14, 2026Inspection4 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

  3. Oct 23, 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

  4. Aug 28, 2025Complaint investigation3 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)7. Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.

  5. May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

  7. Nov 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

  8. Aug 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  9. Jun 26, 2024Follow-up visit5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • 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

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. May 31, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • 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

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 6, 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 Elite Preparatory School

Is Elite Preparatory School licensed?

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

When was Elite Preparatory School last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Elite Preparatory School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 10 of 12 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 Elite Preparatory School care for?

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

What are Elite Preparatory School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (417) 691-8176 to confirm.

How much does Elite Preparatory School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 691-8176 to ask.

What is Elite Preparatory School's phone number?

(417) 691-8176.

Where is Elite Preparatory School?

3132 E 12th St, Joplin, MO 64801. The nearest other daycare we list is The Young Men's Christian Association of Joplin, Missouri, 0.3 miles away.

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