Office of Childhood

Prekindergarten (Pre-K) Grants Now Available

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Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA) available for the 2023-24 School Year

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Preschool Start-up Grants Are Open

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Parent Education Allocation for 2022-23

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Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA) Available for School Year 2022-23

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Update on Missouri Parents as Teachers Program

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PAT Invoice and Payment Request

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PAT Invoice and Payment Request

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PAT Invoice and Payment Request

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What We Do

Child Care Compliance section

We monitor Missouri's child care facilities through inspections and investigations, ensuring providers meet standards that protect children's health, safety, and developmental needs.

Section Leaders: Caron Ahlemeyer, Kayla Todaro
Phone Number: 573-751-2450
Email: ChildCare@dese.mo.gov

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