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Harmony Montessori Academy

2231 Annie Baxter Ave, Joplin, MO 648044.6· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$225
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About Harmony Montessori Academy

Harmony Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Joplin, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $225 to $305.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30 AM to 4:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Daily lifeMeals provided. Extended care: After-care from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, must be arranged in advance
Assistance it acceptsState subsidy, tribal pay
DiscountsDiscounts for positive pay, families of multiples, and military
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Harmony Montessori Academy lists weekly tuition from $225 to $305.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Nido, Toddler, and Pre-Primary weekly rate$305
Primary weekly rate$225
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Harmony Montessori Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#003062297
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 3

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. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  3. Oct 14, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  4. May 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  5. Mar 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

  6. Jan 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

  7. Dec 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      RSMo 210.211.1 It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, maintain or operate a child-care facility for children, or to advertise or hold himself or herself out as being able to perform any of the services as defined in section 210.201, without having in effect a written license granted by the department of elementary and secondary education.

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 Harmony Montessori Academy

Is Harmony Montessori Academy licensed?

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

When was Harmony Montessori Academy last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Harmony Montessori Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 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 Harmony Montessori Academy care for?

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

What are Harmony Montessori Academy's hours?

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

How much does Harmony Montessori Academy cost?

Weekly tuition from $225 to $305, as it lists it.

What is Harmony Montessori Academy's phone number?

(417) 462-6887.

Where is Harmony Montessori Academy?

2231 Annie Baxter Ave, Joplin, MO 64804. The nearest other daycare we list is Second Steps, 0.5 miles away.

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