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Love the Children Preschool and Daycare

5055 N State Highway Nn, Ozark, MO 657214.1· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days
Call (417) 731-4005Directions

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About Love the Children Preschool and Daycare

Love the Children Preschool and Daycare is a licensed child care center in Ozark, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children, serving 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 30 rules across 15 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
46 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

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Love the Children Preschool and Daycare has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for Love the Children Preschool and Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002607870
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 15 of 15 visits · 30 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 10
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Other rules 4

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 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. Jul 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  3. Jan 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  4. Jan 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  5. Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  6. Jul 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  7. Jan 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Jan 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Sep 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Jul 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jan 31, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  2. Jan 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  3. Jan 8, 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

  4. Dec 19, 2023Follow-up visit3 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  5. Dec 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

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 Love the Children Preschool and Daycare

Is Love the Children Preschool and Daycare licensed?

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

When was Love the Children Preschool and Daycare last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Love the Children Preschool and Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 15 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 Love the Children Preschool and Daycare care for?

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

What are Love the Children Preschool and Daycare's hours?

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

How much does Love the Children Preschool and Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 731-4005 to ask.

What is Love the Children Preschool and Daycare's phone number?

(417) 731-4005.

Where is Love the Children Preschool and Daycare?

5055 N State Highway Nn, Ozark, MO 65721. The nearest other daycare we list is Finley Kids Preschool and Daycare, 0.6 miles away.

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