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Little Apples Learning Center

409 E Dover St, Appleton City, MO 64724
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days

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About Little Apples Learning Center

Little Apples Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Appleton City, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 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
40 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Apples Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Apples Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002109248
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • 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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  1. Sep 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  2. Aug 6, 2026Inspection2 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

  3. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. Aug 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  6. Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Little Apples Learning Center

Is Little Apples Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Little Apples Learning Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Apples Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 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 Little Apples Learning Center care for?

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

What are Little Apples Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Apples Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (660) 476-2252 to ask.

What is Little Apples Learning Center's phone number?

(660) 476-2252.

Where is Little Apples Learning Center?

409 E Dover St, Appleton City, MO 64724. The nearest other daycare we list is Magic Years Play Center, 15 miles away.

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