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Leap Ahead Learning Center

117 Hickory Cir, Union, MO 630845.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days

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About Leap Ahead Learning Center

Leap Ahead Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Union, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 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 13 rules across 6 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
60 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 capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Leap Ahead Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Leap Ahead Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002898762
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  3. Sep 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  4. Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 10, 2024Inspection3 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

  6. Sep 4, 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  7. May 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  8. Mar 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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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Is Leap Ahead Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Leap Ahead Learning Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Leap Ahead Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 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 Leap Ahead Learning Center care for?

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

What are Leap Ahead Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Leap Ahead Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (636) 584-0879 to ask.

What is Leap Ahead Learning Center's phone number?

(636) 584-0879.

Where is Leap Ahead Learning Center?

117 Hickory Cir, Union, MO 63084. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Kids Kampus, 0.2 miles away.

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