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First Baptist Church of Carl Junction

302 S Main St, Carl Junction, MO 648344.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days

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About First Baptist Church of Carl Junction

First Baptist Church of Carl Junction is a child care center in Carl Junction, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 8am - 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based (Rooted Church)
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Baptist Church of Carl Junction has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First Baptist Church of Carl Junction

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000261416
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 26 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 1, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

    • Records and paperwork

      RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.

  3. Apr 2, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

    • Records and paperwork

      RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.

  4. Sep 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures

  5. Sep 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures

  6. Apr 30, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

  7. Apr 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

  8. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

  10. Apr 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo 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 First Baptist Church of Carl Junction

Is First Baptist Church of Carl Junction licensed?

No. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Missouri.

When was First Baptist Church of Carl Junction last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Baptist Church of Carl Junction had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 8 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 First Baptist Church of Carl Junction care for?

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

What are First Baptist Church of Carl Junction's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Baptist Church of Carl Junction cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 649-7036 to ask.

What is First Baptist Church of Carl Junction's phone number?

(417) 649-7036.

Where is First Baptist Church of Carl Junction?

302 S Main St, Carl Junction, MO 64834. The nearest other daycare we list is The Young Men's Christian Association of Joplin, Missouri, 0.2 miles away.

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