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Harrisburg Early Learning Center

450 W Sexton St, Harrisburg, MO 652565.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
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About Harrisburg Early Learning Center

Harrisburg Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Harrisburg, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campOpens 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumEmerging Language and Literacy Curriculum (ELLC)
MoreFounded 1980 (organized April 1980)
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Harrisburg Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Harrisburg Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000167475
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 2

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 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  2. Jul 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  3. Jul 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  4. Jan 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  5. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 30, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. May 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

  8. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

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 Harrisburg Early Learning Center

Is Harrisburg Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Harrisburg Early Learning Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Harrisburg Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 7 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 Harrisburg Early Learning Center care for?

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

What are Harrisburg Early Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Harrisburg Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 875-5959 to ask.

What is Harrisburg Early Learning Center's phone number?

(573) 875-5959.

Where is Harrisburg Early Learning Center?

450 W Sexton St, Harrisburg, MO 65256. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Bulldogs Learning Center, 1.5 miles away.

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