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Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center

7400 Nw River Park Dr, Parkville, MO 64152
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About Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center

Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Parkville, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
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Licensed capacity
76 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity76 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
76 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002666584
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jul 17, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(C)1. A Junior Aide--

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(C)1.B. Shall not have the direct responsibility for a group of children as the sole caregiver;

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(C)1.C. Shall not count towards infant/toddler staffing ratios;

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.

  2. Jul 17, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(C)1. A Junior Aide--

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(C)1.B. Shall not have the direct responsibility for a group of children as the sole caregiver;

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(C)1.C. Shall not count towards infant/toddler staffing ratios;

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.

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 Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center

Is Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 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 Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center care for?

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

What are Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (816) 587-1980 to confirm.

How much does Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (816) 587-1980 to ask.

What is Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center's phone number?

(816) 587-1980.

Where is Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center?

7400 Nw River Park Dr, Parkville, MO 64152.

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