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James River Academy

3953 W Farm Road 168, Springfield, MO 658074.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
150
open each week
5 days

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About James River Academy

James River Academy is a child care center in Springfield, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: Infants - 4th Grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon – Fri: 7AM – 5:30PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants - 4th Grade
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

James River Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for James River Academy

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
Capacity
150 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002834204
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

  3. Apr 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

  4. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

  7. Apr 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

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 James River Academy

Is James River Academy licensed?

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

When was James River Academy last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has James River Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 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 James River Academy care for?

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

What are James River Academy's hours?

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

How much does James River Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 581-8116 to ask.

What is James River Academy's phone number?

(417) 581-8116.

Where is James River Academy?

3953 W Farm Road 168, Springfield, MO 65807. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Blocks Learning Center, 1.3 miles away.

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