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Little Dawgs Academy

15106b Nation Rd, Kearney, MO 640604.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
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About Little Dawgs Academy

Little Dawgs Academy is a licensed child care center in Kearney, 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 5:30 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 9 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
99 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

Programs

Programs and care

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

Tuition and costs

Little Dawgs Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Dawgs Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002125319
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 33 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 14
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • 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. Jul 30, 2026Inspection7 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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Dec 8, 2025Inspection5 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

    • 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

  3. Jul 15, 2025Inspection2 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. Jan 17, 2025Inspection5 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

  5. Dec 16, 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  6. Oct 16, 2024Inspection2 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

  7. Jul 11, 2024Inspection2 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

  8. Dec 5, 2023Inspection3 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  9. Nov 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)9. The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.

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 Dawgs Academy

Is Little Dawgs Academy licensed?

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

When was Little Dawgs Academy last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Dawgs Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 9 of 9 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 Dawgs Academy 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 Dawgs Academy's hours?

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

How much does Little Dawgs Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (816) 903-3294 to ask.

What is Little Dawgs Academy's phone number?

(816) 903-3294.

Where is Little Dawgs Academy?

15106b Nation Rd, Kearney, MO 64060. The nearest other daycare we list is Joyful Noise Preschool, 1.1 miles away.

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