Congratulations to the following thirty-one (31) early learning programs that have achieved a quality designation through the Quality Assurance Report (QAR):
Demonstrating Quality:
- Lewis County C-1 PreK
- Lebanon R-3 Early Childhood
- Gainesville Preschool
Exhibiting High Quality:
- Early Education Center at North Kansas City Schools
- Gracemor Early Education – North Kansas City Schools
- Greenway Early Education – North Kansas City Schools
- Linden West Early Education – North Kansas City Schools
- Chouteau Early Education – North Kansas City Schools
- Chapel Hill Early Education – North Kansas City Schools
- Maplewood Early Education - North Kansas City Schools
- Rising Hill Early Education - North Kansas City Schools
- Nashua Early Education – North Kansas City Schools
- Oakwood Manor Early Education – North Kansas City Schools
- Ozark Area Community Action Corporation – Catalpa – Springfield
- Ozark Area Community Action Corporation – Meadowbrook – Springfield
- Ozark Area Community Action Corporation – Aurora
- Ozark Area Community Action Corporation – Grant Ave. – Springfield
- Ozark Area Community Action Corporation – Buffalo
- Ozark Area Community Action Corporation – Springfield - Douglas
- Ozark Area Community Action Corporation – Republic
- Ozark Area Community Action Corporation – Monett Early Head Start
- Ozark Area Community Action Corporation – Marshfield
- Ozark Area Community Action - Bolivar Broadway Early Head Start/Head Start
- Garfield Elementary – Kansas City Public Schools
- Hartman Elementary – Kansas City Public Schools
- Hale Cook Elementary – Kansas City Public Schools
- Pitcher Elementary Early Learning – Kansas City Public Schools
- Whittier Elementary Early Childhood – Kansas City Public Schools
- James Elementary Early Childhood – Kansas City Public Schools
- Primitiva Garcia Early Childhood – Kansas City Public Schools
Cox Learning Center – South
Programs recognized represent a shared vision for what every child in Missouri deserves regardless of age or setting. Designations focus on strong teacher-child interactions, effective program structure, professional standards, inclusive practices, and family engagement. For more information, visit the QAR webpage.