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Messiah Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center

925 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 658073.5· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
56
open each week
5 days
Call (417) 881-4119Directions

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About Messiah Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center

Messiah Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center is a licensed child care center in Springfield, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 9 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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
56 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Messiah Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
56 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002170609
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 5

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
  1. Apr 15, 2026Inspection2 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. Jan 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  3. Oct 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • 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 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  4. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  7. Jan 31, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Oct 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Jul 15, 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. May 30, 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. Dec 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

  2. Oct 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

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 Messiah Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center

Is Messiah Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center licensed?

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

When was Messiah Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Messiah Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 9 of 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 Messiah Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center care for?

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

What are Messiah Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Messiah Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 881-4119 to ask.

What is Messiah Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center's phone number?

(417) 881-4119.

Where is Messiah Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center?

925 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65807. The nearest other daycare we list is Ozarks Regional YMCA, 0.4 miles away.

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