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Little Explorers Learning Center

1397 Arlington Ave, St Louis, MO 63112
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About Little Explorers Learning Center

Little Explorers Learning Center is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 38 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 6 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
38 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity38 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Little Explorers Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
38 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002154967
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 10

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 17, 2026Inspection5 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 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  4. Jun 12, 2025Follow-up visit5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. Jun 4, 2025Inspection6 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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  6. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

  8. Jun 11, 2024Inspection3 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

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 Explorers Learning Center

Is Little Explorers Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Little Explorers Learning Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 6 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 Explorers Learning Center care for?

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

What are Little Explorers Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (314) 328-1761 to confirm.

How much does Little Explorers Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 328-1761 to ask.

What is Little Explorers Learning Center's phone number?

(314) 328-1761.

Where is Little Explorers Learning Center?

1397 Arlington Ave, St Louis, MO 63112. The nearest other daycare we list is Better Family Life, 0.2 miles away.

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