The Exploration Station Maple Lodge
603 Maple St, Hillsboro, MO
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Jefferson College is a licensed child care center in Hillsboro, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children ages 2-12 |
|---|---|
| More | Founded Since 1974 |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Jefferson College has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 9 rules in all
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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5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
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FAQ
Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 8 of 9 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.
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (636) 481-3299 to ask.
(636) 481-3299.
1000 Viking Dr, Hillsboro, MO 63050. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School, 1.5 miles away.