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Lakeside Children's Academy

1230 Dougherty Ferry Rd, Valley Park, MO 630884.3· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
149
open each week
5 days

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About Lakeside Children's Academy

Lakeside Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Valley Park, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 149 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
149 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity149 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lakeside Children's Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lakeside Children's Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
149 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000480699
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 2

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. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

  4. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 30, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(B) Information regarding the date and circumstance of any accident or injury shall be noted in the child's record.

  6. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Jun 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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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Questions about Lakeside Children's Academy

Is Lakeside Children's Academy licensed?

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

When was Lakeside Children's Academy last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lakeside Children's Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 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 Lakeside Children's Academy care for?

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

What are Lakeside Children's Academy's hours?

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

How much does Lakeside Children's Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (636) 225-4800 to ask.

What is Lakeside Children's Academy's phone number?

(636) 225-4800.

Where is Lakeside Children's Academy?

1230 Dougherty Ferry Rd, Valley Park, MO 63088.

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