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Small Steps Preschool

951 Elmont Rd, Sullivan, MO 63080
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days

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About Small Steps Preschool

Small Steps Preschool is a child care center in Sullivan, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 45 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageOpens before 7 AM

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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Small Steps Preschool

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002785008
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 5, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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. Dec 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  2. Oct 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

  3. Dec 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements

  4. Dec 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements

  5. Dec 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Small Steps Preschool

Is Small Steps Preschool licensed?

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

When was Small Steps Preschool last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on December 5, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Steps Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 5 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 Small Steps Preschool care for?

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

What are Small Steps Preschool's hours?

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

How much does Small Steps Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 468-8835 to ask.

What is Small Steps Preschool's phone number?

(573) 468-8835.

Where is Small Steps Preschool?

951 Elmont Rd, Sullivan, MO 63080. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunny Side Child Care Center, 0.1 miles away.

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