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Harrisburg Early Learning Center

Harrisburg, MO · Boone County
450 W SEXTON ST, Harrisburg, MO 65256
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Quick Facts

Capacity
60 children
Age Range
1 MONTH - 13 YEARS
Rate Range
$110-180 per week
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time
Transportation
To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates

Contact Information

📞 (573) 875-5959
450 W SEXTON ST
Harrisburg, MO 65256
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
000167475
License Holder
HARRISBURG EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Licensed Since
2000
License Issued
Aug 28, 2021
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
LU A GAINES
License Conditions: 12 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

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About the Provider

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HELC is a nonprofit learning center serving children ages 3 weeks to 13 years old.  We provide services that includes:  Early Childcare Programming (Ages 3 weeks to 4 years old), Out of School Programming (Ages 5-13 years old), scholarships, and social/emotional screenings.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM- 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM- 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM- 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM- 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM- 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Violations
2026-07-21 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Michelle Ewens (expired 2/20/2026.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/21/2026

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Facility did not submit the 2025-26 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (D) states: The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled, using forms provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185). The immunization records shall be available for review by department personnel upon request.

Correction Required: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/20/2026

2026-07-17 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Michelle Ewens (expired 2/20/2026.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Facility did not submit the 2025-26 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (D) states: The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled, using forms provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185). The immunization records shall be available for review by department personnel upon request.

Correction Required: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2026-07-16 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/14/2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The floors located in the preschool room, in front of the storage bench on the east interior wall was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the presence of numerous normal wear and scuff marks.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: 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.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/14/2026

2026-01-02 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The floors located in the preschool room, in front of the storage bench on the east interior wall was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the presence of numerous normal wear and scuff marks.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: 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.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-07-08 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-05-30 REINSPECTION No violations cited
2025-05-20 SUPPLEMENTAL 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Violation: A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by the director, Kim Harvey, reported that 4 year old Child A was left on the playground for less than 2 minutes when the children lined up to go inside and he left the group and hid. The teacher, Chelsey, did not see Child A leave. The assistant director, Michelle, was helping Chelsey and was inside at the time of the incident. The child was looking in the door window when Michelle walked by and saw him. Michelle immediately brought Child A inside. He was laughing and unharmed. The director, Kim, called the parent and notified her of the incident. Kim documented the incident for the child's file. Kim also had a meeting with both staff involved and Child A is still in attendance at the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 5/20/2025

2025-01-15 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-07-12 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-02-09 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Lora Freeman-1 hour of approved training.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/9/2024

2024-01-23 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Lora Freeman-1 hour of approved training.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2023-06-06 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2023-01-27 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2023-01-06 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-10-03 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-08-04 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-05-17 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-04-07 SUPPLEMENTAL
2022-01-28 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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