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Little Buttercups

2360 N High St. Suites 9-12, Jackson, MO 637555.0· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
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About Little Buttercups

Little Buttercups is a licensed child care center in Jackson, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 11 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Buttercups has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Buttercups

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002924465
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 34 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 13
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Other rules 6

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. Jun 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  2. May 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  3. Mar 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  4. Jul 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. Apr 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  6. Nov 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 25-500.087 Fire Safety

  7. Oct 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 25-500.087 Fire Safety

  8. Jun 24, 2024Inspection6 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Apr 1, 2024Inspection7 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

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Nov 17, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. Oct 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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 Little Buttercups

Is Little Buttercups licensed?

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

When was Little Buttercups last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Buttercups had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 34 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 Little Buttercups care for?

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

What are Little Buttercups' hours?

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

How much does Little Buttercups cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 579-1595 to ask.

What is Little Buttercups' phone number?

(573) 579-1595.

Where is Little Buttercups?

2360 N High St. Suites 9-12, Jackson, MO 63755. The nearest other daycare we list is Southeast Little Learners Preschool, 1.2 miles away.

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