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Meadowlark School

705 N Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
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About Meadowlark School

Meadowlark School is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving 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 36 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
20 children

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AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Meadowlark School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002723842
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 12 of 12 visits · 36 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Building, equipment and play areas 9
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Other rules 9

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 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

  2. Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

  3. Jan 13, 2026Inspection6 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  4. Aug 21, 2025Inspection6 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. Mar 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  6. Feb 25, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  7. Dec 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Aug 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Jun 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  10. Feb 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jan 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  2. Nov 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

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 Meadowlark School

Is Meadowlark School licensed?

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

When was Meadowlark School last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Meadowlark School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 12 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 Meadowlark School care for?

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

What are Meadowlark School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (573) 823-6502 to confirm.

How much does Meadowlark School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 823-6502 to ask.

What is Meadowlark School's phone number?

(573) 823-6502.

Where is Meadowlark School?

705 N Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203. The nearest other daycare we list is The Curators of the University of Missouri, 0.1 miles away.

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