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Little Explorers Discovery Center

1002 Myrtle Ave, Jefferson City, MO 651015.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days

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About Little Explorers Discovery Center

Little Explorers Discovery Center is a licensed child care center in Jefferson City, 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, 7:00 AM to 8:05 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8:05 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: birth to eight years of age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 8:05 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 8:05 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 8:05 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 8:05 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 8:05 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 8:05 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “open at 7:00 AM and close at 5:20 PM, Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Birth to eight years of age
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumPreK On My Way curriculum through Scholastics
MoreFounded 1966
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Explorers Discovery Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Explorers Discovery Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000169115
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • 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. Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 24, 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

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. Feb 28, 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

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  6. Feb 21, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  7. Feb 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  8. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  10. Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

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 Explorers Discovery Center

Is Little Explorers Discovery Center licensed?

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

When was Little Explorers Discovery Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Explorers Discovery Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 10 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 Explorers Discovery Center 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 Explorers Discovery Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:05 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Explorers Discovery Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 636-6461 to ask.

What is Little Explorers Discovery Center's phone number?

(573) 636-6461.

Where is Little Explorers Discovery Center?

1002 Myrtle Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101. The nearest other daycare we list is Capital City Christian Church Child Care Center, 0.4 miles away.

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