Young Women's Christian Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Licensed capacity
- 81
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 2, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Akilah Gage, Shamika Chapman, Ciearra Norman, Leanna Blackmon, Dianette McCormink, Tammie Wallace, Destinee Weathers, Sheila Davis Lo, Keanna Norwood, Makayla Gray, Codiedra Burns, Lisa Seaword, Cheryl Lane, Jewelene Jefferson, and Nicole T
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that one electical faceplate was broken in the multipurpose classroom.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The walls located in classroom A was/were not in good condition as evidenced by an approximate six inch section of the baseboard was peeling away from the wall. The section of the baseboard was located near the library.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The ceilings located in the multipurpose classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the two ceiling tiles that were missing by the door.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by two wooden boards were crumbling and flaking, exposing rusty screws by the shed on the preschool playground.