The Goddard School
1633 KEHRS MILL RD, CHESTERFIELD, MO 63005Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Missouri's licensing baseline. Missouri caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 280
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The walls located Fireflies was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a spot of chipped paint missing that measured 6 1/2 inches by 2 inches.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The walls located Fireflies was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a spot of chipped paint missing that measured 6 1/2 inches by 2 inches.
- Medical Examination Reports5 CSR 25-500.122
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Crystle Grosspietesch and Kaleigh Wallweber as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- Medical Examination Reports5 CSR 25-500.122
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Crystle Grosspietesch and Kaleigh Wallweber as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Jun 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The walls located Fireflies was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a spot of chipped paint missing that measured 6 1/2 inches by 2 inches.
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