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Little Steps Preschool and Learning Center 4

2154 N Waterford Dr, Florissant, MO 630334.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
93
open each week
5 days
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About Little Steps Preschool and Learning Center 4

Little Steps Preschool and Learning Center 4 is a licensed child care center in Florissant, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 93 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 50 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
93 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity93 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Steps Preschool and Learning Center 4 has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Steps Preschool and Learning Center 4

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
93 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002597042
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Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 16, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 14 of 15 visits · 50 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 17
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Transportation 2
  • 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. Aug 16, 2026Complaint 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)7. Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.

  2. Aug 10, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • 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 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  3. Jun 15, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Transportation

      5 CSR 25-500.212(1)(A) The provider shall be responsible for the care, safety and supervision of children on field trips or at any time they transport children away from the facility.

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.212(3)(J) Children shall be released only to the parent(s) or individual(s) authorized by the parent(s) .

    • Transportation

      5 CSR 25-500.212(3)(K) The operator of the vehicle shall wait until the child is in the custody of the parent(s) or individual(s) authorized by the parent(s) to receive the child.

  4. May 4, 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  5. Apr 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  6. Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  7. Feb 17, 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

  8. Sep 2, 2025Inspection7 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 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Aug 5, 2025Inspection7 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 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Aug 26, 2024Inspection6 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Aug 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.

  3. Aug 5, 2024Inspection6 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  4. Feb 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  5. Feb 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

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 Preschool and Learning Center 4

Is Little Steps Preschool and Learning Center 4 licensed?

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

When was Little Steps Preschool and Learning Center 4 last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Steps Preschool and Learning Center 4 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 14 of 15 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 Preschool and Learning Center 4 care for?

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

What are Little Steps Preschool and Learning Center 4's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Steps Preschool and Learning Center 4 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 972-1880 to ask.

What is Little Steps Preschool and Learning Center 4's phone number?

(314) 972-1880.

Where is Little Steps Preschool and Learning Center 4?

2154 N Waterford Dr, Florissant, MO 63033. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz R Our Future Child Development Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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