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Tiger Tots Child Development Center

1609 Paris Rd Ste 101, Columbia, MO 652014.0· 47 reviews
licensed capacity
207
open each week
5 days
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About Tiger Tots Child Development Center

Tiger Tots Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 207 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
207 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity207 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Tiger Tots Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Tiger Tots Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
207 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002019523
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 3, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Apr 3, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)2. A caregiver personally shall admit each child upon arrival and personally shall dismiss each child upon departure. Children shall be dismissed only to the parent(s) , guardian, legal custodian, or to individuals approved by the parent(s) , guardian, or legal custodian.

  2. Feb 28, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)4. Praise and encouragement of good behavior shall be used instead of focusing only upon unacceptable behavior.

    • 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.

  3. Aug 2, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)6. Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.

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 Tiger Tots Child Development Center

Is Tiger Tots Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Tiger Tots Child Development Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on April 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tiger Tots Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 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 Tiger Tots Child Development Center care for?

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

What are Tiger Tots Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tiger Tots Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (573) 441-0919 to ask.

What is Tiger Tots Child Development Center's phone number?

(573) 441-0919.

Where is Tiger Tots Child Development Center?

1609 Paris Rd Ste 101, Columbia, MO 65201. The nearest other daycare we list is Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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