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Graceful Beginnings Daycare and Preschool

4116 Highway Mm, Hannibal, MO 634015.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days

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About Graceful Beginnings Daycare and Preschool

Graceful Beginnings Daycare and Preschool is a child care center in Hannibal, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Graceful Beginnings Daycare and Preschool

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002259998
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 7, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 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. Oct 7, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.050 (11) In case of an accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify a parent immediately. If a child requires emergency medical care, a parent's prior written instructions shall be followed. A form shall be completed indicating the circumstances and the date and time of the injury. The form shall be signed by the caregiver and his/her supervisor. A copy of the form shall be given to the parent the day of the accident or injury and necessary explanations shall be given. The form shall be filed in the child's record.

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.090 (4)(G) Outdoor equipment shall be safely constructed, in good condition, and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be anchored securely; and

  2. Sep 2, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Rule not named in the record

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 (2)(F)2. A facility with a capacity of more than twenty (20) children or more than four (4) infants and toddlers shall have infant and toddler space separate from the older children. The space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls with separate play, sleeping and bathroom space;

  3. Feb 13, 2025Inspection2 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

  4. Feb 2, 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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Questions about Graceful Beginnings Daycare and Preschool

Is Graceful Beginnings Daycare and Preschool licensed?

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

When was Graceful Beginnings Daycare and Preschool last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on October 7, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Graceful Beginnings Daycare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 4 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 Graceful Beginnings Daycare and Preschool care for?

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

What are Graceful Beginnings Daycare and Preschool's hours?

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

How much does Graceful Beginnings Daycare and Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 248-1911 to ask.

What is Graceful Beginnings Daycare and Preschool's phone number?

(573) 248-1911.

Where is Graceful Beginnings Daycare and Preschool?

4116 Highway Mm, Hannibal, MO 63401. The nearest other daycare we list is Calvary Baptist Church Child Care Center, 0.4 miles away.

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