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M.El.K Academy III

6100 Madison Ave, Berkeley, MO 63134
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About M.El.K Academy III

M.El.K Academy III is a licensed child care center in Berkeley, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 11 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
99 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for M.El.K Academy III

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002551733
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 26 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 10
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • 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. Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Feb 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  3. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. Feb 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  6. Jul 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  7. Jul 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  8. Jun 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(D)3. Caregivers shall be alert to various needs of the child such as thirst, hunger,diaper change, fear of or aggression by other children, and the need for attention.

  9. May 17, 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

  10. Mar 4, 2024Follow-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

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 26, 2024Follow-up visit7 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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  2. Feb 5, 2024Inspection8 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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

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 M.El.K Academy III

Is M.El.K Academy III licensed?

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

When was M.El.K Academy III last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has M.El.K Academy III had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 11 of 12 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 M.El.K Academy III care for?

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

What are M.El.K Academy III's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (314) 736-4300 to confirm.

How much does M.El.K Academy III cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 736-4300 to ask.

What is M.El.K Academy III's phone number?

(314) 736-4300.

Where is M.El.K Academy III?

6100 Madison Ave, Berkeley, MO 63134. The nearest other daycare we list is Blooming Bees Early Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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