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Lake Hills Early Learning Academy

5350 N 23rd St, Ozark, MO 65721
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About Lake Hills Early Learning Academy

Lake Hills Early Learning Academy is a child care center in Ozark, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 40 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
40 children

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AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Lake Hills Early Learning Academy

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002948592
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 1

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. Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

  2. Sep 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Records and paperwork

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

  3. Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  4. Sep 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  5. Oct 30, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation 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

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 Lake Hills Early Learning Academy

Is Lake Hills Early Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Lake Hills Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lake Hills Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 4 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 Lake Hills Early Learning Academy care for?

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

What are Lake Hills Early Learning Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (417) 425-7947 to confirm.

How much does Lake Hills Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 425-7947 to ask.

What is Lake Hills Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(417) 425-7947.

Where is Lake Hills Early Learning Academy?

5350 N 23rd St, Ozark, MO 65721. The nearest other daycare we list is Finley Kids Preschool and Daycare, 0.5 miles away.

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