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Little Mules Academy

2525 N 14th St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
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About Little Mules Academy

Little Mules Academy is a licensed child care center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 48 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 12 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
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Licensed capacity
48 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Little Mules Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
48 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002956958
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 12 of 13 visits · 32 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 16
  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Jul 31, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087(2)(F) Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.

  2. Jul 25, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)6. Preschool children who do not sleep shall rest on cots or beds at least thirty (30) minutes, but shall not be forced to remain on cots or beds for longer than one (1) hour. They shall then be permitted to leavethe napping area to engage in quiet play.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)7. Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.

  3. Mar 3, 2026Follow-up visit2 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. Feb 24, 2026Inspection2 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

  5. Nov 20, 2025Inspection5 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

    • 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

  6. Sep 29, 2025Inspection5 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

    • 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

  7. Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 18, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.

  9. Nov 5, 2024Inspection3 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  10. Sep 19, 2024Inspection3 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Mar 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  2. Mar 5, 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

  3. Nov 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

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 Mules Academy

Is Little Mules Academy licensed?

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

When was Little Mules Academy last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Mules Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 12 of 13 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 Mules Academy care for?

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

What are Little Mules Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (573) 776-8590 to confirm.

How much does Little Mules Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 776-8590 to ask.

What is Little Mules Academy's phone number?

(573) 776-8590.

Where is Little Mules Academy?

2525 N 14th St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid's Corral Childcare Center, 0.5 miles away.

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