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Escuelita Alegria

16 Hitt St, Columbia, MO 652015.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
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About Escuelita Alegria

Escuelita Alegria is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Escuelita Alegria has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Escuelita Alegria

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#003077049
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  3. Sep 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  4. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo 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 Escuelita Alegria

Is Escuelita Alegria licensed?

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

When was Escuelita Alegria last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Escuelita Alegria had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 5 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 Escuelita Alegria care for?

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

What are Escuelita Alegria's hours?

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

How much does Escuelita Alegria cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 823-8085 to ask.

What is Escuelita Alegria's phone number?

(573) 823-8085.

Where is Escuelita Alegria?

16 Hitt St, Columbia, MO 65201. The nearest other daycare we list is Mothers Day Out Program, 0.1 miles away.

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