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Little Steps Learning Center

715 Main St, Higginsville, MO 64037
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About Little Steps Learning Center

Little Steps Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Higginsville, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
56 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Little Steps Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
56 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002446400
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 2 rules cited

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 6

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 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. May 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  3. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

  5. Jun 5, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)9. The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082(3)(A)7. Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)5. The facility shall be dry, temperature controlled, well-ventilated and free of drafts. Children shall not be overheated or chilled. The temperature of the rooms shall be no less than sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68F) and no more than eighty-five degrees Fahrenheit (85F) when measured two feet (2') from the floor.

  6. May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

  9. May 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

  10. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Steps Learning Center

Is Little Steps Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Little Steps Learning Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Steps Learning 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 Steps Learning Center care for?

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

What are Little Steps Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (660) 584-8770 to confirm.

How much does Little Steps Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (660) 584-8770 to ask.

What is Little Steps Learning Center's phone number?

(660) 584-8770.

Where is Little Steps Learning Center?

715 Main St, Higginsville, MO 64037. The nearest other daycare we list is Mvcaa Higginsville Head Start Center, 1.2 miles away.

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