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Life Skills Learning Center

452 S Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 658063.9· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days

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About Life Skills Learning Center

Life Skills Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Springfield, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageOpens before 7 AM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 8:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Life Skills Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Life Skills Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002171859
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • 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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See all 9 visits
  1. Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  4. May 5, 2025Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

  5. Apr 21, 2025Inspection6 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  6. Oct 28, 2024Inspection5 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  7. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 16, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  9. Oct 19, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • 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 Life Skills Learning Center

Is Life Skills Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Life Skills Learning Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Life Skills Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 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 Life Skills Learning Center care for?

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

What are Life Skills Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Life Skills Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 863-0898 to ask.

What is Life Skills Learning Center's phone number?

(417) 863-0898.

Where is Life Skills Learning Center?

452 S Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65806. The nearest other daycare we list is Sharon Davis, under 0.1 miles away.

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