Head Start 2 years - 12 years 18 children

First Steps Springfield #134

5025 Valley Rd, Pilot Grove, MO 65276

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18
Capacity
2 years - 12 years
Age range
1:4
State infant ratio
$900/mo
Missouri avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About First Steps Springfield #134

First Steps Springfield #134 is a head start located in Pilot Grove, Missouri (65276). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Missouri DHSS — Section for Child Care Regulation. Licensed capacity is 18 children.

Cost & subsidies in Missouri

Statewide averages: $900/month infant, $720/month preschool. Most Missouri families qualify for assistance through Missouri Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (573) 522-1385).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to First Steps Springfield #134 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about First Steps Springfield #134

Is First Steps Springfield #134 licensed?
Yes — First Steps Springfield #134 holds a current Missouri child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from Missouri DHSS — Section for Child Care Regulation. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does First Steps Springfield #134 accept?
First Steps Springfield #134 serves 2 years - 12 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does First Steps Springfield #134 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Missouri averages about $900/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. Contact First Steps Springfield #134 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can First Steps Springfield #134 enroll?
First Steps Springfield #134 has a licensed capacity of 18 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

Verify & learn more

Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.

.gov childcare.mo.gov
Missouri DHSS — Section for Child Care Regulation — license search
Verify a provider directly
.gov childcare.gov
Office of Child Care — childcare.gov
Federal subsidy & CCDF program info
.gov www.acf.hhs.gov
HHS Administration for Children & Families
Child Care & Development Fund oversight
.gov eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
Head Start Center Locator (HHS)
Free programs for income-eligible families
www.childcareaware.org
ChildCare Aware of America
Annual cost reports & state data
childcaredeserts.org
Child Care Deserts (Center for American Progress)
Local supply-vs-demand research by county

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