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Missouri Southern State University

3600 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 648014.0· 4 reviews
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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 88 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It says it provides meals.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageMeals provided

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
88 children

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Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Daily lifeMeals provided
Licensed capacity88 childrenFrom the state license
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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
88 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000183377
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 29 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Other rules 12

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. Mar 5, 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Sep 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • 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

  3. Jun 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  4. Mar 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. Dec 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

  6. Sep 5, 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. Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  8. Jun 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Mar 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Oct 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

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 March 5, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 9 of 9 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?

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

What are Missouri Southern State University's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (417) 625-9360 to confirm.

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?

3600 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801. The nearest other daycare we list is Elite Preparatory School, 1.4 miles away.

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