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Little Ducks Child Care

25585 Highway 17, Waynesville, MO 65583
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About Little Ducks Child Care

Little Ducks Child Care is a licensed child care center in Waynesville, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
99 children

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

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Inspection reports for Little Ducks Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002950052
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 14 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 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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  1. Aug 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  2. Jul 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  3. Jun 16, 2026Inspection3 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

  4. May 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  5. May 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  6. Mar 18, 2026Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      5 CSR 25-500.182(2)(C)4.A. A child under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed on his/her back to sleep;

    • Safe sleep

      5 CSR 25-500.092(1)(B)2.I. Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

    • 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.

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(D)1. Infants and toddlers shall have constant care and supervision. Home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) shall not be used in place of supervision while children are napping or sleeping.

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.082(6)(A)3. Adult supervision shall be provided at all times when children are outside. For children three (3) years of age and above, staff/child ratios may be one and one-half (1 1/2) times the indoor staff/child ratios. The required indoor staff/child ratios shall be maintained on the premises at all times.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082(6)(B)1. Outdoor play space for infants and toddlers shall be separate from that used for older children or the same space shall be used at different times. (This rule does not apply to group day care homes with a maximum of four (4) infant/toddlers or to day care centers licensed for a maximum of twenty (20) children, including no more than four (4) infant/toddlers. )

  7. Mar 18, 2026Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      5 CSR 25-500.182(2)(C)4.A. A child under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed on his/her back to sleep;

    • Safe sleep

      5 CSR 25-500.092(1)(B)2.I. Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

    • 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.

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(D)1. Infants and toddlers shall have constant care and supervision. Home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) shall not be used in place of supervision while children are napping or sleeping.

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.082(6)(A)3. Adult supervision shall be provided at all times when children are outside. For children three (3) years of age and above, staff/child ratios may be one and one-half (1 1/2) times the indoor staff/child ratios. The required indoor staff/child ratios shall be maintained on the premises at all times.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082(6)(B)1. Outdoor play space for infants and toddlers shall be separate from that used for older children or the same space shall be used at different times. (This rule does not apply to group day care homes with a maximum of four (4) infant/toddlers or to day care centers licensed for a maximum of twenty (20) children, including no more than four (4) infant/toddlers. )

  8. Mar 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  9. Dec 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  10. Aug 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Little Ducks Child Care

Is Little Ducks Child Care licensed?

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

When was Little Ducks Child Care last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Ducks Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 10 of 14 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 Ducks Child Care 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 Ducks Child Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (573) 619-0477 to confirm.

How much does Little Ducks Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 619-0477 to ask.

What is Little Ducks Child Care's phone number?

(573) 619-0477.

Where is Little Ducks Child Care?

25585 Highway 17, Waynesville, MO 65583. The nearest other daycare we list is New Beginnings Childcare Center, 1.4 miles away.

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