Joy & Gladness Children Academy LLC is a Learning Center a state licensed child care/learning center in Jefferson City, MO. We are licensed for 60 children; we start at ages 6 weeks-12 years old. We are open Monday-Friday, from 7a.m. 5:30p.m. Soon to be open 24 hours Joy & Gladness Children Academy mission is to nurture curiosity, creativity, and exploration in an environment of caring and mutual respect. All of our teachers have experience and/or education in childcare and we all further our expertise every year by completing a minimum of twelve hours in child care related classes/training. We are also CPR & First Aid Certified. We serve nutritious delicious meals that meet USDA standards; we serve breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner.