Step into the World and Explore With Us

Our mission at Second Steps is to enhance the lives of those in need by working together to inspire

the children in our care, empower families, and strengthen our community. We provide the children a

supportive, safe, and nurturing environment that will give them the opportunity to participate in a wide

range of hands-on experiences from which to grow through exploration and creativity.

We provide nutritious, well-balanced meals served for breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack.

We are a state licensed childcare facility provides services to Lafayette House clients aged 6 weeks

to 5 years old and subsidy eligible families with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old.

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Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30PM

Facility/Provider DVN: 000199119

Location and Contact Information of Director
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The location of the center is 1821 Connor Ave. Joplin, MO 64804

Director of Childcare, Sarah Jones

Contact Information: sarahjones@lafayettehouse.org, 417-782-1146

Lafayette House is committed to providing the services integral in equipping and empowering clients to achieve independence and well-being in their lives.

Lafayette House services are available without discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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