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Missouri State University

609 E Cherry St, Springfield, MO 658065.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
88
open each week
5 days
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About Missouri State University

Missouri State University is a licensed child care center in Springfield, 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 5:45 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 7 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 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
88 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity88 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Missouri State University has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Missouri State University

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
88 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000222093
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 25 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Other rules 4

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. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

  3. Jan 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  4. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 31, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.

  6. Jan 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  7. Jan 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

  8. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 15, 2024Inspection7 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Jan 17, 2024Inspection7 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • 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 State University

Is Missouri State University licensed?

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

When was Missouri State University last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Missouri State University had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 7 of 10 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 State University care for?

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

What are Missouri State University's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Missouri State University cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 836-7650 to ask.

What is Missouri State University's phone number?

(417) 836-7650.

Where is Missouri State University?

609 E Cherry St, Springfield, MO 65806. The nearest other daycare we list is Ozarks Regional YMCA, 0.2 miles away.

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