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Lip
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About
About Lip
Lip is a licensed child care center in Hallsville, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 138 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 138 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (573) 864-0155 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 138 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lip has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Lip
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 138 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #002804988
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 8 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 1
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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- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Oct 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
May 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
May 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
- Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Oct 31, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Oct 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
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FAQ
Questions about Lip
Is Lip licensed?
Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lip last inspected?
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lip had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 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 Lip care for?
138, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Lip's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (573) 864-0155 to confirm.
How much does Lip cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 864-0155 to ask.
What is Lip's phone number?
(573) 864-0155.
Where is Lip?
403 Hwy 124 E, Hallsville, MO 65255. The nearest other daycare we list is Cradle 2 Crayons, 0.3 miles away.