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Kids Ahoy Learn and Care Center

1890 E 9th St, Washington, MO 630904.1· 18 reviews

licensed capacity: 146
open each week: 5 days

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About

About Kids Ahoy Learn and Care Center

Kids Ahoy Learn and Care Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 146 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and infant care.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entryOpens before 7 AM

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

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

From the state license. Ages it lists: New Born's thru 12 years old

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today: 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity: 146 children

Hours

MondayToday	5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

Hours it lists: “Open 5am-6pm Mon - Fri”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: New Born's thru 12 years old
Programs	After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, infant care, preschool and summer camp
Approach	Play-based
Daily life	Extended care: Provide child care with extended hours
Safety	Electronic Door Security System, Outdoor playground
Transportation	Transportation (Drop off and pick up from school)
More	Founded 2003
Licensed capacity	146 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Kids Ahoy Learn and Care Center

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Child Care Center license
Capacity: 146 children
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number: #001929382

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Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 15 of 15 visits · 47 rules in all

Building, equipment and play areas 10
Health, medication and illness 9
Staff training and qualifications 7
Discipline and child guidance 6
Records and paperwork 5
Supervision and ratios 1
Safety and hazards 1
Other rules 8

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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Aug 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
- Records and paperwork
  5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Jul 24, 2026Complaint investigation7 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.
- Discipline and child guidance
  5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.
- Discipline and child guidance
  5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)9. Punishment or threat of punishment shall not be associated with food, rest, or toilet training.
- 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.
- Supervision and ratios
  5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)5. Brief, supervised separation from the group may be used based on a guideline of one (1) minute of separation for each year of the child's age.
- Discipline and child guidance
  5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Sep 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Health, medication and illness
  5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Aug 8, 2025Inspection10 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
- Health, medication and illness
  5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Health, medication and illness
  5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
- 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
Aug 8, 2025Inspection10 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
- Health, medication and illness
  5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Health, medication and illness
  5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
- 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
May 31, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
- 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)(C) Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
- Health, medication and illness
  5 CSR 25-500.082(4)(D) Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area.
May 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Feb 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Oct 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
- Health, medication and illness
  5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Show 5 earlier visits

Aug 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
- 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 25-500.222 Records and Reports
- Other rules
  5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Mar 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Feb 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Dec 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Nov 28, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
- 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
- Records and paperwork
  5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

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 Kids Ahoy Learn and Care Center

Is Kids Ahoy Learn and Care Center licensed?

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

When was Kids Ahoy Learn and Care Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Ahoy Learn and Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 15 of 15 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 Kids Ahoy Learn and Care Center care for?

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

What are Kids Ahoy Learn and Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids Ahoy Learn and Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (636) 239-0115 to ask.

What is Kids Ahoy Learn and Care Center's phone number?

(636) 239-0115.

Where is Kids Ahoy Learn and Care Center?

1890 E 9th St, Washington, MO 63090. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddos Korner, 0.2 miles away.

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