State funding uncertainty forces Missouri childcare centers to weigh their options

By: Emma Jones

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 860

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Nicci Rexroat, owner of A Place To Grow pre-kindergarten center, has worked in child care for 19 years, and she’s beginning to believe most of Missouri has become a child care desert.

“You know, I have families calling me every day looking for spots, and we’re full in Jefferson City until August of 2027,” Rexroat said.

Rexroat opened A Place To Grow in Holts …

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