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Learning Star Preschool

4006 W Broadway, Columbia, MO 652035.0· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
84
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$90
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About Learning Star Preschool

Learning Star Preschool is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 84 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care. It lists weekly tuition from $90 to $305.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 to 12 years
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
84 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumConscious Discipline
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
MoreFounded 2002
Licensed capacity84 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Learning Star Preschool lists weekly tuition from $90 to $305.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
AFTER-SCHOOL CARE Tuition: $90/week$90
Junior Preschool (2-3 years) Full-Time: $305/week$305
Junior Preschool Part-Time Mon/Wed/Fri: $210/week$210
Junior Preschool Part-Time Tue/Thu: $140/week$140
Pre-K Preschool (4-6 years) Full-Time: $290/week$290
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Learning Star Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
84 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002022144
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 28 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Other rules 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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  1. Aug 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  4. Aug 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  5. Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  6. Oct 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  7. Aug 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Mar 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  9. Feb 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  10. Nov 15, 2023Inspection4 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

    • 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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FAQ

Questions about Learning Star Preschool

Is Learning Star Preschool licensed?

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

When was Learning Star Preschool last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Learning Star Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 9 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 Learning Star Preschool care for?

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

What are Learning Star Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Learning Star Preschool cost?

Weekly tuition from $90 to $305, as it lists it.

What is Learning Star Preschool's phone number?

(573) 445-2418.

Where is Learning Star Preschool?

4006 W Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203. The nearest other daycare we list is Sprout Academy Pre-School, 0.6 miles away.

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