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Best Daycares in Saint Louis, MO — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Saint Louis's 183 daycares, 61 (33%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Missouri's statewide rate of 47%.

The local market includes 169 family child care homes and 12 license-exempt programs, a higher home-based share than Missouri's average of 34%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Saint Louis. 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.

183
Daycares
61
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Saint Louis

61(33%)
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122(67%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Louis: 3.7 (Sample of 183).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Louis: 3.7 (Sample of 183).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Saint Louis?
There are 183 licensed child care providers in Saint Louis.
What percentage of Saint Louis daycares have high quality ratings?
33% of Saint Louis daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 47% statewide in Missouri.
What types of childcare are available in Saint Louis?
169 home-based providers operate in Saint Louis.
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

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