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A Good Start, Inc.

Columbia, MO · Boone County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
10 N GRACE LN, Columbia, MO 65201
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Quick Facts

Capacity
60 children
Age Range
BIRTH - 12 YEARS
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (573) 228-3100
10 N GRACE LN
Columbia, MO 65201
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Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
001248411
License Issued
Jun 24, 2025
Expired
Mar 31, 2021
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
JOY LYNN NICHOLS

Reviews

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Kara
2014-07-10 14:05:02
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My children were enrolled at A Good Start since age of 2 of to 12. This facility is family orientated and they treat all of us as such. If you are looking for a small preschool that is child focused this is the place to be!

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About the Provider

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It is the philosophy of “A Good Start” to develop the whole child. This development takes place through social skills enhancement, academic learning, daily devotions (nondenominational Christian Bible stories are taught), and creative play time. Reading is very important in any child's development and at “A Good Start”, children are encouraged to read by the teaching of phonics, along with sight word memorization. Children are also read to several times daily. It is our goal to prepare each child for kindergarten and to help them develop into confident individuals. I have learned that children give us what is expected of them, we only want the best that each child can be. We will provide an atmosphere of love, laughter, and learning with boundaries that allow each child respect and room to grow.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type
2026-02-23 REINSPECTION
2026-02-11 REINSPECTION
2026-01-30 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2025-06-18 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2025-04-08 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2025-02-05 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2024-12-06 REINSPECTION
2024-11-21 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2024-10-02 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2024-09-03 SUPPLEMENTAL
2024-05-31 REINSPECTION
2024-05-16 REINSPECTION
2024-05-03 REINSPECTION
2024-04-22 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2023-11-08 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION

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