Best Daycares in St.louis, MO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of St.louis's 474 daycares, 281 (59%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 3.7 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 311 centers, 9 group child care homes, 85 family child care homes, and 59 license-exempt programs, a lower home-based share than Missouri's average of 35%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in St.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.
474
Daycares
281
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in St.louis
150(32%)
131(28%)
104(22%)
50(11%)
39(8%)
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in St.louis: 3.6 (Sample of 474).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in St.louis: 3.0 (Sample of 58).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in St.louis: 3.7 (Sample of 474).
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Some of the Best Daycares in St.louis
A Better Future Learning Center, Llc
St Louis, MO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Bright New Beginning Child Care & Development Center
St Louis, MO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
All My Children Learning Center 2 Llc
St Louis, MO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Annette Frazier
St. Louis, MO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Apple of Your Eye Academy Llc
St Louis, MO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Audrey Mitchell
St. Louis, MO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Balloons, Bears & Babies, Inc.
St Louis, MO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Beautiful Beginnings Learning Center Llc
St Louis, MO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Beautiful World Childcare, Llc
St Louis, MO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Beginning Futures Llc
St Louis, MO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Betty Dumas Enrichment Palace
St Louis, MO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Big Adventure's Academy 3 Llc
St Louis, MO
★★★★★ 5 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in St.louis?
- There are 474 licensed child care providers in St.louis.
- What percentage of St.louis daycares have high quality ratings?
- 59% of St.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 St.louis?
- 311 center-based, 94 home-based providers operate in St.louis.
- How do St.louis daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Missouri?
- St.louis 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
All 474 Daycares in St.louis
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- A and B Academy
- A Better Future Learning Center, Llc
- A Bright New Beginning Child Care & Development Center
- A Brighter Future Childcare and Development Center, Inc.
- A New Generation Childcare Center
- A Parent's Choice Learning Center
- A Place for Children, Inc.
- Abc Learning Academy Llc
- Abounader, Nadera
- Above and Beyond Learning Center Llc
- Academy School
- Ages & Stages Childcare
- All My Children Learning Center 2 Llc
- Angel's Curious Kids Early Childhood Academic Center Llc
- Annette Frazier
- Apple of Your Eye Academy Llc
- Apple of Your Eye Learning Center, Inc.
- Arch Kids Academy, Llc
- Atlas Public Schools
- Audrey Mitchell
- Aunties House Home Daycare
B
- Babbs Childcare, Llc
- Baden Christian Child Care Center, Inc.
- Baden Montessori School (Urban Meadow Montessori Initiative)
- Balloons, Bears & Babies, Inc.
- Bayless School District
- Beautiful Beginnings Learning Center Llc
- Beautiful World Childcare, Llc
- Beginning Futures Llc
- Benson, Judy Elizabeth
- Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare
- Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ All Nations
- Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ Chapel of the Cross
- Better Family Life, Inc.
- Betty Dumas Enrichment Palace
- Big Adventure's Academy 3 Llc
- Big Adventure's Academy Llc
- Big Little Kids Childcare Center Llc
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis - Adams Park Club
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis - Hazelwood Elementary School Club
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis - Herbert Hoover Club
- Bright Beginnings Child Development & Learning Center Llc
- Bright Horizons Children's Centers Llc
- Brighter Futures Day Care Incorporated
- Brightstar Preschool Academy
- Brilliant Angels Academy, Llc
- Brooks, Thelma Denise
- Burning for Learning in - Home Childcare
C
- Cadence Academy Preschool, Beagle
- Camille Childrezs
- Canamore, Martha
- Casa Dia Montessori
- Casa Dia Montessori
- Castleman Corner Day Care
- Cdi Head Start
- Chandra's Child Care Llc
- Charleys Angels, Llc
- Charlotte's Web Early Childhood Center Llc
- Child Prep Developmental Center Inc.
- Children Are Unique Academy, Llc
- Children's Choice Academy Llc
- Children's Enrichment Center, Inc.
- Christ Memorial Child Care Center
- Christian Hospital Northeast-Northwest
- Christy Park Academy of Montessori, Inc.
- Circle of Light Greater Achiever's Learning Center
- Circle of Light Preschool
- City Garden Montessori Preschool
- City Sprouts Day Care, Llc
- Concord Baptist Weekday Early Ed School
- Cornerstone Center for Early Learning
- Countryside Montessori School
- Courtney & Mckenzie Daycare Center
- Covenant Academy Center L.l.c.
- Covenant for Life Child Development Center
- Crayons to Chalk Childcare Learning Lc
- Creative Development Academy
- Creative Kids Child Development
- Creative Nursery and Preschool, Llc
- Crigler's Day Care
- Cuddle Love Daycare 2 Llc
D
E
F
- Faith Academy of Montessori
- Faith's in Home Child Development Center 2 Llc
- Familyforward
- Ferguson-Florissant Preschool at Bermuda Elementary
- First Impressions Pre-School and Learning Center
- First Steps Early Childhood Learning Center
- Fountain of Youth Child Care Development Center
- Franklin, Paula M
- Fresh Start Daycare Llc
- Future Entrepreneurs and Leaders
- Future Geniuses Enterprises, Inc.
- Future Starz Playhouse Llc
G
- Gardiner, Catherine
- Garrison Day Care Center Llc
- Gateway Science Academy - South Campus
- Gateway Science Academy Elementary - Smiley Campus
- Gene Slay's Boys' Club of St. Louis, Inc.
- Gene Slay's Boys' Club of St. Louis, Inc.
- Gene Slay's Girls & Boys Club of St. Louis
- Gifted Minds Academy, Llc
- Girls Incorporated of St. Louis
- God's Small World Nursery School
- Good Shepherd Infant and Toddler Center
- Good Shepherd Preschool and Infant/toddl
- Good Shepherd School for Children
- Goodfellow Child Development Llc
- Greater Calvary Church Child Care & Academy
- Growing Minds Academy & Daycare, Llc
H
- Hancock Place School District Early Childhood Center
- Hancock Place School District Elementary
- Hannah Jensen
- Happy Day Preschool
- Happy Haven Academy Llc
- Happy Hearts Llc
- Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center Llc
- Harris Stowe State University
- Heavenly Hearts
- Heavenly Hearts Learning Center
- Heavenly Hearts Learning Center Bellefontaine
- Hilltop Child Development Center
- Hilltop Child Development Center - Lutheran Children's Services
- Honey-Bee Plus Daycare Center
- Hooyo Daycare Inc
- Hope House Stl.
- Hope Mark Preschool
- Hope Montessori Academy Creve Coeur
I
J
- J. A. Y. C. E Academy Llc
- Jackson, Jacqueline Marie
- Jamaica Showers Playcare Center, Llc
- Janan Academy
- Jasmine Brent
- Jce Child Care Center
- Jessie B's Academy, Llc
- Jewish Community Center
- Jibril Bilal
- Jitterbugs Development Center Llc
- Johnny 2 Feathers Daycare and Learning Center Llc
- Joy White
- Juega Y Aprende Daycare Llc
- Julius, Deborah Marie
- Jump Start Learning Center, Inc.
- Just 4 Me Learning Center
- Just Us 2, Llc
K
- Kandi Land Academy Llc
- Kare a Lot 4 Kidz Child Development Center Llc
- Kare a Lot Child Development Center Llc
- Karen's Kids Daycare
- Kelsey's Little Learners
- Kenton-Taylor, Karen Annette
- Keshia Troupe
- Kid's Creation Learning Center
- Kid's Kastle Learning & Activity Center
- Kids First, Inc.
- Kids Kompany Child Care Services Inc
- Kids R Us Childcare Center Llc.
- Kids World North LLC
- Kidsworld North, L.l.c.
- Kinder Kidz Llc
- Kindercare Education Llc
- Kindercare Education Llc
- Kindercare Learning Centers Llc
- Kindercare Learning Centers Llc
- Kingdom Kare Early Learning Center
- Kingdom Minded Kidz Llc
- Kings Kids Prep Academy
- Kirkwood R-Vii School District
- Kjw Care Center Corp
- Kolors Learning Center #1 Llc
- Korner Stone Kids, Llc
- Kreatyve Kydz Development Center Llc
- Kyddie Kares Youth Academy and Resource Center Llc
- Kyddie Karnival 24hour Learning Academy
- Kydz Ark Learning Center Llc
L
- La Petite Academy, Inc.
- Lafayette Park Preschool United Methodist Church
- Lakisha Johnson
- Lamb's Bride Child Care Center
- Lamb's Bride Child Care Center
- Laplace Enrichment Center
- Learning Tree Development Center Llc
- Lemay Child and Family Center
- Lifewisestl
- Lil Smarties Learning Center, Inc
- Lindbergh's Little Academy
- Lion's Pride Academy
- Little Castle Home Day Care
- Little Explorers Learning Center Llc
- Little Gingerbread House Learning Center Llc
- Little One's Concept Learning Center Llc
- Little People Learning Center
- Little Precious Angels Childcare 2 Llc
- Little Rascal Learning Academy 7 Days a Week, Llc
- Little Sprouts Chinese Immersion Preschool
- Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool
- Little Warriors Academy Llc
- Lot-A-Luv Corporation
- Lots of Love Learning Center
- Loving Hearts Academy Llc
- Lucky Lane Nursery School Association-Benevolent
- Lynda Bland
M
- M.el.k. Academy Llc
- Magical Minds Childcare 2 Llc
- Magical Minds Childcare Development Center, Llc
- Magnolia Child Development Learning Center Llc
- Magnolia Urban League Head Start Early Head Start
- Mary Clemons
- Mary Margaret Day Care & Learning Center
- Mary Margaret Day Care and Learning Center
- Mary Margaret Day Care and Learning Center
- Mary Margaret Day Care and Learning Center
- Mary Margaret Day Care and Learning Center
- Mary Margaret's Day Care and Learning Center
- mary milton
- Master's Preschool Center Llc
- Mcbride, Kimbrell
- Mckinney, Belinda Denise
- Mercy Co-Worker Children's Center
- Mess Pat's Daycare, Llc
- Midtown Neighborhood Opportunities Corporation
- Miracles From Heaven Llc
- Mission: St. Louis
- Mission: St. Louis
- Mission: St. Louis
- Mission: St. Louis
- Moments to Cherish Daycare
- Monsanto Child Development Center
- Montessori House, Llc
- Montessori Learning Center
- Moore, Caroline
- Morning Star Academy Llc
- Morning Star Academy West Llc
- Mt Pleasant Child Development & Enrichment Center
- My Mother's Roots Llc
- Myles Ahead Child Care & Learning Center Llc.
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P
- Parkway Baptist Preschool
- Passport to Learning Language Immersion Centers Llc
- Paulette Kent
- Peace Lutheran Early Childhood Program
- Peace of Mind Child Care Home, Llc
- Peace of Mind Child Development Center, Llc
- Peace of Mind Learning Academy Llc
- Pearl's Palace
- Perpetual Life Church Daycare
- Planet Child Care, Inc.
- Playhouse of the Holy Family Llc
- Playhouse of the Holy Family Llc
- Playhouse of the Holy Family Llc
- Playtime Academy Children Development Center Llc
- Playtime Childcare Learning Center, Inc.
- Pre-K University Llc
- Precious Circle of Friends Llc
- Precious Days Learning Academy Inc
- Precious Steps Childcare Facility Llc
- Promise Land Preschool
- Purpose Driven Vision Center
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R
- R&b Rising Star Development Center Llc
- Radiant Faith Academy
- Raggedy Ann 'n Andy Learning Center
- Rainbow Castle Child Development Center
- Rainbow of Dreams Learning Center
- Raintree School
- Recess Time Steam Learning and Care Center Llc
- Renate's Childcare Academy
- Restoration Temple Early Learning Center
- Resurrection Early Childhood Program
- Right at School, Llc
- Right at School, Llc
- Right at School, Llc
- Right at School, Llc
- Right at School, Llc
- Right at School, Llc
- Right at School, Llc
- Right at School, Llc
- Right at School, Llc
- Ritenour School District School for Early Childhood Education
- Riverview Gardens School District
- Robin's Nest Daycare & Learning Center
- Robinson, Jackie Constance
- Rodd Kingdom Ministry Child Care Development Center
- Round-About Childcare
- Royal Hearts Academy Llc
- Royalty Child Development Center
S
- Sacred Heart Villa
- Sacred Hearts Christian & Worship Center
- Sacred Hearts Day Care
- Santa Teresita Preschool
- Santara White
- Sappington Child Care Center & Summer Day Camp
- Saul Spielberg Early Childhood Center
- Set to Learn Child Care Home
- Shamodd and Me
- shana holliman
- Shining Stars Childcare Llc
- Shirlee Green Preschool
- Smart Kids Child Development Center, Llc
- Smart Kids Nursery, Llc
- Smart Learners Academy
- Soulard Education Center, Inc.
- Southminster Presbyterian Church
- Southside Early Childhood Center
- Southside Early Childhood Center
- Spiegel, Lavina Gale
- Spiegel, Lavina Gale
- Spring Garden Childcare Center
- Sprout Stl Llc
- St Louis Public Schools
- St. James the Greater Early Childhood Education Center
- St. Joan of Arc Kid Kare Program
- St. John's Compass After School Program
- St. Louis Children's Hospital
- St. Louis Children's Hospital
- St. Louis Language Immersion School
- St. Lucas Lutheran Early Childhood Center
- St. Lucas Preschool
- St. Philip's United Church of Christ
- Step Ahead Child Care Academy, Inc.
- Step by Step Preschool
- Strawberry International Schools of St. John
- Stubblefield, Marilyn Jean
T
- Tamika Hollins
- Tecola Jones
- Terrie's Little Angels
- The Academic Journey Child Care Center Llc
- The Ark
- The Berry Patch Professional Child Care Center
- The Berry Patch Professional Child Care Center, L.l.c.
- The Centre at Conway
- The Child Development Laboratory Center of St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley
- The Child Development Laboratory Center of St. Louis Community College at Forest Park
- The Christian Academy Too, Llc
- The Family Project Christian Academy
- The Flance Early Learning Center
- The Gingerbread House Learning Center Llc
- The Goddard School
- The Goddard School
- The Guardian Angel Settlement Association
- The Lab School
- The Legacy Center Stl
- The Nest at Central Reform Congregation
- The Perfect Gift Nursery & Learning Center, Inc.
- The Saint Louis Zoo Preschool
- The Salvation Army Ferguson Community Empowerment Center - Spark Academy
- The Soulfisher Ministries
- The Soulfisher Ministries
- The Soulfisher Ministries
- The Soulfisher Ministries
- The Soulfisher Ministries
- The Soulfisher Ministries
- The Soulfisher Ministries
- The Steam Academy at Kyddie Karnival Llc
- The Treehouse at St. Paul's
- The Westport School Childcare
- The Youth and Family Center
- Their Future's Bright Child Development Center
- Third Presbyterian Preschool
- Thomas, Patricia Ann
- Tiffany Wilson
- Tilsunup24hr Daycare Llc
- Time Away Learning Center 2 Llc
- Timothy Lutheran Church: Mother's Day Out
- Tlc Childcare Llc
- Tnana Daycare Llc
- Toyland Day Nursery
- Traniece Venable
U
- Union Preschool Incorporated
- University City Children's Center
- Unleashing Potential
- Unleashing Potential
- Unleashing Potential
- Unleashing Potential Summer Enrichment Camp at Hope Church
- Urban League Head Start/early Head Start-County Headquarters
- Urban League of Metro St. Louis-Broadway Head Start/early Head Start
- Urban League of Metro St. Louis-Patch Head Start/early Head Start
- Urban League of Metro St. Louis-Water Tower Head Start
- Urban Sprouts Child Development Center
W
- Wagons & Wheels Llc
- Walker, Ethel Lee
- Washington University Family Learning Center
- Washington University Nursery School
- Webster Child Care Center at Laclede Groves
- Wee Care Child Development Center, Inc.
- Wellston Childcare Academy Llc
- Williams Academy Llc
- Wonderland Day Care and Learning Center, Inc.
- Word Ministries Kids' Klub
- Wunderkind Adventure Camp
Y
- Ymca-Bayer Branch-Early Childhood Education Center
- Ymca-Edward Jones Branch-Early Childhood Education Center
- Ymca-Kirkwood Branch-Mcgrath Elementary
- Ymca-Mid County Branch-Julia Goldstein Ece
- Ymca-Mid County Branch-Kratz Elementary
- Ymca-Mid County Branch-Marion Elementary
- Ymca-Mid County Branch-Mark Twain Elementary
- Ymca-Mid County Branch-Marvin Elementary
- Ymca-Mid County Branch-Minier Early Childhood Education Center
- Ymca-Mid County Branch-Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary
- Ymca-Mid County Branch-Wyland Elementary
- Ymca-South City Branch-Kennard Classical Junior Academy
- Ymca-South City Branch-Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary
- Ymca-South City Branch-St. Ambrose Catholic School
- Ymca-South County Branch-Beasley Elementary
- Ymca-South County Branch-Bierbaum Elementary
- Ymca-South County Branch-Blades Elementary
- Ymca-South County Branch-Forder Elementary
- Ymca-South County Branch-Hagemann Elementary
- Ymca-South County Branch-Mosaic
- Ymca-South County Branch-Oakville Elementary
- Ymca-South County Branch-Rogers Elementary
- Ymca-South County Branch-St. Catherine of Laboure
- Ymca-South County Branch-Trautwein Elementary
- Ymca-South County Branch-Wohlwend Elementary
- Young Women's Christian Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri
- Young Women's Christian Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri
- Young Women's Christian Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri
- Young Women's Christian Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri
- Young Women's Christian Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri
- Young Women's Christian Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri
- Young Women's Christian Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri
- Youth Empowered to Succeed Ii Llc
- Youth in Need
- Ywca Bessie T. Draper Early Head Start Center
- YWCA Head Start - Bessie T Draper
- YWCA Head Start - Betty J Robison (BJR)
- YWCA Head Start - North County
- YWCA Head Start - Overland
- YWCA Head Start - Pagedale
- YWCA Head Start - Pine Lawn
- YWCA Head Start - South County
- YWCA Head Start - West Florissant