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Missouri Southern State University

4012 Lion Pride Lane, Joplin, MO 648014.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
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About Missouri Southern State University

Missouri Southern State University is a licensed child care center in Joplin, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Missouri Southern State University has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Missouri Southern State University

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002995853
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 36 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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. May 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  2. Mar 10, 2026Inspection3 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 25-500.087 Fire Safety

  3. Jan 9, 2026Inspection3 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 25-500.087 Fire Safety

  4. Dec 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

  5. Sep 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  6. May 13, 2025Inspection5 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 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  7. Apr 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

  8. Jan 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

  9. Dec 20, 2024Inspection5 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  10. Sep 17, 2024Inspection5 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

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 Missouri Southern State University

Is Missouri Southern State University licensed?

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

When was Missouri Southern State University last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Missouri Southern State University had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 36 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 Missouri Southern State University care for?

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

What are Missouri Southern State University's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Missouri Southern State University cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 625-9360 to ask.

What is Missouri Southern State University's phone number?

(417) 625-9360.

Where is Missouri Southern State University?

4012 Lion Pride Lane, Joplin, MO 64801.

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