Best Daycares in Hazelwood, MO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Hazelwood's 15 daycares, 6 (40%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Missouri's statewide rate of 47%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.6 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Missouri averages of 3.0 on Process and 3.5 on Structural.
The local market includes 12 centers and 3 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Hazelwood. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Missouri methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Hazelwood
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hazelwood: 3.4 (Sample of 15).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hazelwood: 3.0 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hazelwood: 3.6 (Sample of 15).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Hazelwood?
- There are 15 licensed child care providers in Hazelwood.
- What percentage of Hazelwood daycares have high quality ratings?
- 40% of Hazelwood daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 47% statewide in Missouri.
- What types of childcare are available in Hazelwood?
- 12 center-based providers operate in Hazelwood.
- How do Hazelwood daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Missouri?
- Hazelwood daycares average 3.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Missouri statewide average of 3.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Missouri?
- Missouri offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Missouri