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Gina's DayCare Learning Academy

500 Gw Ln, Waynesville, MO 655834.4· 120 reviews
licensed capacity
224
open each week
5 days
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About Gina's DayCare Learning Academy

Gina's DayCare Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Waynesville, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 224 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-school

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 (per program list)
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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
224 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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 (per program list)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
Licensed capacity224 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Gina's DayCare Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
224 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002964172
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Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 15 of 20 visits · 27 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 11
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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. May 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Apr 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  3. Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

  5. Jul 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

  6. May 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  7. Apr 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  8. Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  9. Dec 10, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(G) The acceptable food components and serving sizes for meals and snacks are outlined in the following chart for each age group. Menus and amounts served shall be based on this chart.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)9. The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.

  10. Oct 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Sep 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  5. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  7. Apr 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  8. Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 8, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122(1)(A) All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(A) Child care personnel shall be of good character and intent and shall be qualified to provide care conducive to the welfare of children.

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.102(2)(A)2. Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222(1) The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.

  10. Nov 30, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  11. Oct 25, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

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 Gina's DayCare Learning Academy

Is Gina's DayCare Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Gina's DayCare Learning Academy last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gina's DayCare Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 15 of 20 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 Gina's DayCare Learning Academy care for?

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

What are Gina's DayCare Learning Academy's hours?

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

How much does Gina's DayCare Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 433-2346 to ask.

What is Gina's DayCare Learning Academy's phone number?

(573) 433-2346.

Where is Gina's DayCare Learning Academy?

500 Gw Ln, Waynesville, MO 65583.

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