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Starshine Preschool

400 W Maple, Independence, MO 640504.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
3 days

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About Starshine Preschool

Starshine Preschool is a child care center in Independence, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Tuesday to Thursday, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

MondayNot listed
Tuesday9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Starshine Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Starshine Preschool

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#000976627
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2

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. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 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

  3. Jan 16, 2025Inspection2 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

  4. Apr 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

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

  5. Jan 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

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

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 Starshine Preschool

Is Starshine 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 Starshine Preschool last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Starshine Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 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 Starshine Preschool care for?

49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Starshine Preschool's hours?

Tuesday to Thursday, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Starshine Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (816) 254-6900 to ask.

What is Starshine Preschool's phone number?

(816) 254-6900.

Where is Starshine Preschool?

400 W Maple, Independence, MO 64050. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Church Child Care, 0.1 miles away.

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