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Kid's Academy Chaffee

129 Gray Ave, Chaffee, MO 637405.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
Call (573) 887-4142Directions

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About Kid's Academy Chaffee

Kid's Academy Chaffee is a licensed child care center in Chaffee, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 5:45 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 56 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Kid's Academy Chaffee

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002466773
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 12 visits · 56 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 20
  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 12

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. Feb 11, 2026Inspection3 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  2. Oct 15, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)7. Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.

  3. Aug 25, 2025Inspection2 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

  4. Mar 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

  5. Feb 27, 2025Inspection7 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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  6. Feb 4, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082(1)(A) The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.082(1)(G) Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)6. Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)9. The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.

  7. Dec 10, 2024Inspection7 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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Nov 14, 2024Inspection7 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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Aug 6, 2024Inspection7 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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. May 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 8, 2024Inspection4 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 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Dec 8, 2023Follow-up visit9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • 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

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 Kid's Academy Chaffee

Is Kid's Academy Chaffee licensed?

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

When was Kid's Academy Chaffee last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kid's Academy Chaffee had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 56 rules across 12 of 12 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 Kid's Academy Chaffee care for?

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

What are Kid's Academy Chaffee's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kid's Academy Chaffee cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 887-4142 to ask.

What is Kid's Academy Chaffee's phone number?

(573) 887-4142.

Where is Kid's Academy Chaffee?

129 Gray Ave, Chaffee, MO 63740. The nearest other daycare we list is Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation, 0.6 miles away.

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