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Legacy Early Learning Academy

1225 S Ash St, Buffalo, MO 656223.7· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
95
open each week
5 days
Call (417) 383-5055Directions

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About Legacy Early Learning Academy

Legacy Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Buffalo, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 95 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 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 13 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
95 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity95 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Legacy Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Legacy Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
95 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002978961
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 13 of 18 visits · 27 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Records and paperwork 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. Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 14, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule 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.

  3. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  6. Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  7. Feb 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  8. Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  9. Nov 14, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)10. Children shall not be placed in a closet, a locked or unlit room, or any other place which is frightening.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)9. Punishment or threat of punishment shall not be associated with food, rest, or toilet training.

  10. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Jun 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

  2. Jun 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

  3. May 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

  4. Apr 8, 2025Inspection4 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. Feb 10, 2025Inspection4 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  6. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  8. Feb 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

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 Legacy Early Learning Academy

Is Legacy Early Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Legacy Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Legacy Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 13 of 18 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 Legacy Early Learning Academy care for?

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

What are Legacy Early Learning Academy's hours?

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

How much does Legacy Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 383-5055 to ask.

What is Legacy Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(417) 383-5055.

Where is Legacy Early Learning Academy?

1225 S Ash St, Buffalo, MO 65622. The nearest other daycare we list is Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation, 0.3 miles away.

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