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Zion Lutheran ECE
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $155
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About
About Zion Lutheran ECE
Zion Lutheran ECE is a child care center in Palmyra, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 49 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $155 to $700.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolFaith-basedPosts tuition
Ages served: preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 3-5 Yr Olds |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Lutheran (Zion Lutheran Preschool)) |
| Curriculum | FunShine Express Firefly Curriculum |
| Daily life | Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Transportation | Transportation (church van drives (½) day students from preschool to childcare providers within 5 miles) |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Zion Lutheran ECE lists monthly tuition from $155 to $700.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 Yr Old (T/Th) Full-Day - $275/mo | $275 |
| 3-5 Yr Olds (M-F) - $265/mo | $265 |
| 3-5 Yr Olds (M-F) Full-Day - $700/mo | $700 |
| 4-5 Yr Olds (M/W/F) - $155/mo over 9 months | $155 |
| 4-5 Yr Olds (M/W/F) Full-Day - $405/mo | $405 |
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 Yr Old (T/Th) (½) Day (8-11:30 a.m.) - $1,035/year | $1,035 |
| 3 Yr Old (T/Th) Full-Day (8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) - $2,475/year | $2,475 |
| 3-5 Yr Olds (M-F) (½) Day - $2,385/year | $2,385 |
| 3-5 Yr Olds (M-F) Full-Day - $6,300/year | $6,300 |
| 4-5 Yr Olds (M/W/F) (½) Day - $1,395/year | $1,395 |
| 4-5 Yr Olds (M/W/F) Full-Day - $3,645/year | $3,645 |
| $65 - Second child in family enrolled in the same year | $65 |
| $70 Registration Fee - first child in family | $70 |
11 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Zion Lutheran ECE
License
- Status
- License-exempt and operating
- License type
- License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #001861310
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 1, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
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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May 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment
May 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment
May 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment
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FAQ
Questions about Zion Lutheran ECE
Is Zion Lutheran ECE licensed?
No. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Missouri.
When was Zion Lutheran ECE last inspected?
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on May 1, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Zion Lutheran ECE had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 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 Zion Lutheran ECE care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
What are Zion Lutheran ECE's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Zion Lutheran ECE cost?
Monthly tuition from $155 to $700, as it lists it.
What is Zion Lutheran ECE's phone number?
(573) 769-3739.
Where is Zion Lutheran ECE?
120 S Spring St, Palmyra, MO 63461. The nearest other daycare we list is Douglass Community Services, 0.3 miles away.