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Little Steps Big Dreams Daycare and Learning Center
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About
About Little Steps Big Dreams Daycare and Learning Center
Little Steps Big Dreams Daycare and Learning Center is a licensed home daycare in Springfield, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (417) 718-8430 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Steps Big Dreams Daycare and Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Steps Big Dreams Daycare and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Family Home license
- Capacity
- 10 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #002582852
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 1 rule in all
- Background checks 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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Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
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FAQ
Questions about Little Steps Big Dreams Daycare and Learning Center
Is Little Steps Big Dreams Daycare and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Steps Big Dreams Daycare and Learning Center last inspected?
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Little Steps Big Dreams Daycare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 1 visit 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 Steps Big Dreams Daycare and Learning Center care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Little Steps Big Dreams Daycare and Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (417) 718-8430 to confirm.
How much does Little Steps Big Dreams Daycare and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 718-8430 to ask.
What is Little Steps Big Dreams Daycare and Learning Center's phone number?
(417) 718-8430.
Where is Little Steps Big Dreams Daycare and Learning Center?
Springfield, MO 65803. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.