Child Care Facility Monitoring

106 North 5th Street, Savannah, Missouri 64485, USA

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Ensuring Safe and Healthy Child Care Environments

Ensuring the health and safety of children in care settings is a critical responsibility. The Andrew County Health Department conducts routine monitoring of child care facilities to verify compliance with Missouri's state sanitation and safety requirements.

Monitoring Process

The Environmental Public Health Specialist inspects all licensed child care facilities in Andrew County. These inspections focus on:

  • Maintaining proper sanitation standards.
  • Ensuring safe food handling and storage practices.
  • Evaluating hygiene and infection control measures.
  • Checking for compliance with state regulations designed to protect children.

Licensed Child Care Centers

Andrew County is home to several licensed child care centers that are monitored to meet the highest standards of care:

Country Kids
📍 2895 State Hwy E, Savannah, MO 64485
📞 (816) 324-3484


Savannah Head Start
📍 304 N 4th St, Savannah, MO 64485
📞 (816) 324-0700


The Little Tots Schoolhouse
📍 12521 State Hwy E, Savannah, MO 64485
📞 (816) 646-5507

Licensed Family Home Facilities

In addition to child care centers, licensed family home facilities are inspected to ensure safe and nurturing environments for children.

Randi Worthwine
📍 Savannah
📞 (816) 324-4631


Little Jays Childcare
📍 13811 Co Rd 345, St Joseph, MO 64505
📞 (636) 359-5795

For Parents and Providers

  • Parents: Be informed about the inspection process and feel free to ask for monitoring reports when choosing a child care facility.
  • Providers: Stay up-to-date on sanitation requirements and best practices to ensure your facility is always in compliance.


For more information on safety recalls related to child care products, you can visit Recalls.gov to stay informed about potential risks and recalls.

Contact Us

For more information about child care facility monitoring, or to report a concern, please contact the Andrew County Health Department:


📞 Phone:  (816) 324-3139
📧 Email:  info@andrewcountyhealth.com
📍 Office Location:  106 North 5th Street, Savannah, Missouri 64485, USA


Together, we are committed to creating safe, healthy, and supportive environments for children in Andrew County.