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Columbia, MO 65202 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 88
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $285
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About
About Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center
Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $285 to $350.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 88 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to kindergarten age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | High Scope |
| Assistance it accepts | State subsidy |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation |
| More | Founded 1934 |
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center lists weekly tuition from $285 to $350.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infant and Toddlers (0-3) | $350 |
| Preschool and Pre-K (3-6) | $285 |
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 88 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #001908305
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 11 visits
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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See all 12 visits
- May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center
Is Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center last inspected?
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
No. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists no cited rules in its 11 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 Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center care for?
88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center cost?
Weekly tuition from $285 to $350, as it lists it.
What is Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center's phone number?
(573) 449-5600.
Where is Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center?
1509 Hinkson Ave, Columbia, MO 65201. The nearest other daycare we list is The Curators of the University of Missouri, 0.1 miles away.