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Kingswood Programs

2401 S Lone Pine Ave, Springfield, MO 658044.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
170
open each week
5 days

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About Kingswood Programs

Kingswood Programs is a child care center in Springfield, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 170 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 infant care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
170 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: “Preschool 9:00 a.m. to noon; Infant/Toddler 7am to 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian (King's Way United Methodist Church))
EnrichmentAfternoon Enrichment
StaffTeachers background checked by Missouri Family Care Safety Registry
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1964
Licensed capacity170 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kingswood Programs has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kingswood Programs

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
Capacity
170 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000243972
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 25 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Safety and hazards 5

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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See all 8 visits
  1. Mar 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

  2. Feb 10, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      RSMo 210.254.2. The notice of parental responsibility shall include the following:

    • Records and paperwork

      RSMo 210.254.2.(5) The disciplinary philosophy and policies of the child-care facility; and

  3. Jan 14, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

  4. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

  6. Jan 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

  7. Feb 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • Safety and hazards

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

  8. Jan 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • 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 Kingswood Programs

Is Kingswood Programs licensed?

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

When was Kingswood Programs last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kingswood Programs had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 7 of 8 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 Kingswood Programs care for?

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

What are Kingswood Programs' hours?

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

How much does Kingswood Programs cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 881-4398 to ask.

What is Kingswood Programs' phone number?

(417) 881-4398.

Where is Kingswood Programs?

2401 S Lone Pine Ave, Springfield, MO 65804. The nearest other daycare we list is Ozarks Regional YMCA, 0.8 miles away.

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