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Little Lights Learning Center

1540 W Main St, Festus, MO 630285.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
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About Little Lights Learning Center

Little Lights Learning Center is a child care center in Festus, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Lights Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Lights Learning Center

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002999822
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 29, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

  2. Aug 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

  3. Aug 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

  4. Aug 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

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 Lights Learning Center

Is Little Lights Learning Center licensed?

No. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Missouri.

When was Little Lights Learning Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 29, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 4 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 Lights Learning Center care for?

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

What are Little Lights Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Little Lights Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (636) 543-3068 to ask.

What is Little Lights Learning Center's phone number?

(636) 543-3068.

Where is Little Lights Learning Center?

1540 W Main St, Festus, MO 63028. The nearest other daycare we list is Small Wonders Childcare Center Journeys, under 0.1 miles away.

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