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Ozark Early Learning Center

1602 W South St, Ozark, MO 657215.0· 3 reviews
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About Ozark Early Learning Center

Ozark Early Learning Center is a child care center in Ozark, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 94 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
94 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity94 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Ozark Early Learning Center

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
Capacity
94 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000490268
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 24 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

  2. Aug 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

  3. Sep 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

  4. Aug 7, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

  5. Sep 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

  6. Aug 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

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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Questions about Ozark Early Learning Center

Is Ozark Early Learning Center licensed?

No. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Missouri.

When was Ozark Early Learning Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ozark Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 6 of 6 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 Ozark Early Learning Center care for?

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

What are Ozark Early Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (417) 581-2896 to confirm.

How much does Ozark Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 581-2896 to ask.

What is Ozark Early Learning Center's phone number?

(417) 581-2896.

Where is Ozark Early Learning Center?

1602 W South St, Ozark, MO 65721.

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