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Lil Smarties Learning Center

1020 S Florissant Rd, Ferguson, MO 631354.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
77
open each week
5 days
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About Lil Smarties Learning Center

Lil Smarties Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Ferguson, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 77 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 51 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy to 13
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
77 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Before and After school Services (6:00 am to 5:30pm)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy to 13
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp
Daily lifeMeals provided
Discounts10 percent discount for enrolling multiple children
TransportationTransportation (school transportation)
Licensed capacity77 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lil Smarties Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lil Smarties Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
77 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002515246
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 51 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 12
  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Transportation 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 13

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. Jul 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. Jun 10, 2026Inspection3 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 25-500.192 Health Care

  3. May 28, 2026Inspection3 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 25-500.192 Health Care

  4. Nov 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. Oct 21, 2025Inspection6 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  6. May 28, 2025Follow-up visit12 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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

    • Transportation

      5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  7. May 14, 2025Inspection13 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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

    • Transportation

      5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Nov 26, 2024Follow-up visit1 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 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  10. Aug 29, 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

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. May 22, 2024Inspection5 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

    • 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 Lil Smarties Learning Center

Is Lil Smarties Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Lil Smarties Learning Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lil Smarties Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 51 rules across 11 of 11 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 Lil Smarties Learning Center care for?

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

What are Lil Smarties Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lil Smarties Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 473-1233 to ask.

What is Lil Smarties Learning Center's phone number?

(314) 473-1233.

Where is Lil Smarties Learning Center?

1020 S Florissant Rd, Ferguson, MO 63135. The nearest other daycare we list is Thomas Business Enterprises, 0.1 miles away.

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