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Footprints & Friends Too

5601 N Main St, Joplin, MO 64801
licensed capacity
44
open each week
5 days

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About Footprints & Friends Too

Footprints & Friends Too is a licensed child care center in Joplin, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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

InfantsSchool-ageOpens 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
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Footprints & Friends Too has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Footprints & Friends Too

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002638524
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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. Jul 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  2. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

  4. Feb 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  5. Feb 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  6. Jul 19, 2024Complaint 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.

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.

  7. Feb 8, 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 Footprints & Friends Too

Is Footprints & Friends Too licensed?

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

When was Footprints & Friends Too last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Footprints & Friends Too had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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 Footprints & Friends Too care for?

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

What are Footprints & Friends Too's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Footprints & Friends Too cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 627-9365 to ask.

What is Footprints & Friends Too's phone number?

(417) 627-9365.

Where is Footprints & Friends Too?

5601 N Main St, Joplin, MO 64801. The nearest other daycare we list is CSS Early Learning Center, 1.9 miles away.

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