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Koala Bear Daycare & Learning Center

404 Hailey St, Ava, MO 65608
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About Koala Bear Daycare & Learning Center

Koala Bear Daycare & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Ava, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 34 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
34 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Koala Bear Daycare & Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002593706
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 27 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Other rules 9

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. Jul 29, 2026Inspection4 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 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

  2. Jul 8, 2026Inspection4 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 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

  3. Jan 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  4. Sep 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

  5. Jul 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

  6. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

  8. Jul 22, 2024Follow-up visit6 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Jul 2, 2024Inspection6 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Koala Bear Daycare & Learning Center

Is Koala Bear Daycare & Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Koala Bear Daycare & Learning Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Koala Bear Daycare & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 8 of 10 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 Koala Bear Daycare & Learning Center care for?

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

What are Koala Bear Daycare & Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (417) 683-1085 to confirm.

How much does Koala Bear Daycare & Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 683-1085 to ask.

What is Koala Bear Daycare & Learning Center's phone number?

(417) 683-1085.

Where is Koala Bear Daycare & Learning Center?

404 Hailey St, Ava, MO 65608. The nearest other daycare we list is Ozark Action, 2.5 miles away.

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