
Browse all 287 child daycare & preschools in St Louis, Missouri. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
4008 Shreve Ave, St Louis, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children
Parents consistently praise Little People Learning Center for exceptional care, strong child development outcomes, and a loving, Christian-based environment. Staff are described as passionate, patient, and genuinely invested in children's growth. The facility is noted as affordable, well-organized, and the only five-star daycare in St. Louis city.
12546 Conway Rd, St Louis, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Parents consistently praise Lucky Lane as an exceptional early childhood program with caring, compassionate staff and a warm community environment. The 4-5 acre campus with extensive outdoor spaces, specialized rooms (STEM, music, library, wheel-toy room), and nature-based curriculum are frequently highlighted as standout features. Families appreciate the reasonable tuition, flexible scheduling options, and individualized attention their children receive.
100 E Adams, St Louis, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 62 children
First Presbyterian Church Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong teacher-student relationships, and well-rounded curriculum. Parents report their children thrive in this small, welcoming community and feel well-prepared for kindergarten. The school is noted for excellent communication with families and flexibility in scheduling options.
9001 Clayton Rd, St Louis, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children
Ethical Society Nursery School receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise its play-based learning philosophy, nurturing teachers, and small class sizes. Parents consistently report that their children thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten and a welcoming community atmosphere.
8375 N Broadway Ave, St Louis, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Baden Christian Child Care Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the trustworthy, loving, and clean environment. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, engaging activities, and the center's ability to meet individual child needs including behavioral support. Many parents express deep satisfaction and recommend the center highly.
4221 Shaw Blvd, St Louis, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
This is not a daycare center but a theater company. The reviews describe Stray Dog Theatre as a high-quality local theater venue in St. Louis known for excellent performances and a welcoming atmosphere.
3800 Watson Rd, St Louis, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children
Mary Margaret Day Care and Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring and college-educated staff, safe learning environment, child development outcomes, and strong communication. Parents report children are happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily.
6031 Southwest Ave, St Louis, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
This is not a daycare center—it is a theater company in St. Louis. The reviews describe experiences attending live theatrical performances, not childcare services. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the venue, performances, and staff.
6131 Leona St, St Louis, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
This is not a daycare center but a theater venue. The reviews are for Stray Dog Theatre, a community theater in St. Louis, not a childcare facility. All reviews praise the theater's performances, intimate venue, and welcoming atmosphere.
2745 Meramec St, St Louis, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
These reviews are for Stray Dog Theatre, a performance venue, not a daycare center. The reviews describe an intimate theater company in St. Louis that produces high-quality shows in a converted church space with consistently excellent performances and welcoming staff.
Highest rated daycares in St Louis based on parent reviews
4008 Shreve Ave, St Louis, MO
Parents consistently praise Little People Learning Center for exceptional care, strong child development outcomes, and a loving, Christian-based environment. Staff are described as passionate, patient, and genuinely invested in children's growth. The facility is noted as affordable, well-organized, and the only five-star daycare in St. Louis city.
12546 Conway Rd, St Louis, MO
Parents consistently praise Lucky Lane as an exceptional early childhood program with caring, compassionate staff and a warm community environment. The 4-5 acre campus with extensive outdoor spaces, specialized rooms (STEM, music, library, wheel-toy room), and nature-based curriculum are frequently highlighted as standout features. Families appreciate the reasonable tuition, flexible scheduling options, and individualized attention their children receive.
9001 Clayton Rd, St Louis, MO
Ethical Society Nursery School receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise its play-based learning philosophy, nurturing teachers, and small class sizes. Parents consistently report that their children thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten and a welcoming community atmosphere.
8375 N Broadway Ave, St Louis, MO
Baden Christian Child Care Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the trustworthy, loving, and clean environment. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, engaging activities, and the center's ability to meet individual child needs including behavioral support. Many parents express deep satisfaction and recommend the center highly.
4221 Shaw Blvd, St Louis, MO
This is not a daycare center but a theater company. The reviews describe Stray Dog Theatre as a high-quality local theater venue in St. Louis known for excellent performances and a welcoming atmosphere.
3800 Watson Rd, St Louis, MO
Mary Margaret Day Care and Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring and college-educated staff, safe learning environment, child development outcomes, and strong communication. Parents report children are happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily.
There are 287 child daycare & preschools in St Louis, Missouri, making up 73% of the 392 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in St Louis, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Northside Youth and Senior Service Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising its services for seniors and noting friendly, helpful staff and clean facilities. However, one reviewer expressed disappointment about the lack of activities for children at this facility.
Sappington Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, welcoming staff and positive developmental impact on their children. Parents report that children are excited to attend, showing improvements in confidence, independence, and communication skills. The facility offers amenities like an in-ground pool with swim lessons and summer camp activities, at affordable prices.
Mission St. Louis appears to be a community resource center rather than a traditional daycare, offering job training, home repair assistance, and community programs. All reviews are highly positive, praising the organization's professionalism, kindness, and comprehensive support services. Staff members are consistently described as caring, responsive, and helpful.
Peace of Mind Learning Academy LLC receives mostly glowing reviews praising staff care, cleanliness, and family-like atmosphere, with particular praise for Ms. Pat's leadership. However, one parent reported their child felt scared, received frequent incident reports during a trial period, and had attendance issues due to staffing problems.
Mission St. Louis appears to be a community resource center rather than a traditional daycare, offering job training, home repair services, and community programs. All reviews are highly positive (5/5 ratings), praising the professionalism, helpfulness, and genuine care of staff members. Reviewers highlight the organization's comprehensive support services and responsive assistance to community members.
Rainbow Castle Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring owners, loving teachers, and safe learning environment. Parents report their children enjoy attending and thrive academically and socially. However, one parent experienced a sudden inability to accommodate their child's medical needs.
The Gingerbread House Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising its small-scale environment, caring staff, affordability, and educational approach. However, a few parents report concerns about staff emotional support, discipline practices, and potential bias against younger children.
Parents consistently praise Apple of Your Eye Academy as an exceptional daycare with caring, dedicated staff and strong management. The facility is described as clean, safe, and well-organized with engaging activities and a family-like atmosphere. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's professionalism, security measures, and commitment to child development and preparedness for the next educational level.
Above and Beyond Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current parents, with children consistently excited to attend and showing strong developmental progress. Parents praise the caring, professional staff and owner for creating a home-like, safe environment with individualized attention and a solid curriculum. Two older negative reviews cite concerns about food quality, lack of engagement, and unprofessionalism, though these may not reflect current operations.
Parents praise Circle of Light's staff for being loving, caring, and professional in their childcare. The facility is noted as clean, safe, and educational, with staff who communicate well with parents. The center also provides community support including transportation and assistance to low-income families.
Peace of Mind Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the warm, family-oriented atmosphere and dedicated staff. However, some parents report communication issues and unprofessional behavior from the owner that negatively impacted their experience.
The Westport School Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, stable staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and develop strong bonds with teachers who treat them with individual attention and respect.
Parents consistently praise Apple of Your Eye Learning Center for its cleanliness, caring staff, and educational curriculum that supports children's development across multiple age groups. All reviewers report their children are happy, well-cared for, and making significant progress in learning and social skills. The facility offers enriching activities, competitive pricing, and strong communication with parents.
Growing Footprints LLC is a well-established center-based daycare in St. Louis with predominantly positive reviews praising the caring staff and owner Connie. The majority of parents report satisfied experiences with attentive care, reasonable tuition, and strong staff-child relationships. However, two negative reviews describe serious concerns including alleged staff misconduct, inadequate supervision, poor hygiene practices, and billing disputes.
Raggedy Ann 'n Andy Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring staff, small home-like environment, and strong focus on early academic preparation. Parents highlight the hygiene practices, daily activity reports, and the owner Ms. Ann's dedication to child development and kindergarten readiness.
Children's Enrichment Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong educational programs, and warm family-like environment. The facility consistently prepares children well above kindergarten expectations. One parent reported feeling unsupported as a single-parent household, and another cited management and staffing concerns.
Kid's Creation Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the owner Teara and staff's professionalism, caring approach, and commitment to child development. Parents consistently note the clean facility, strong communication through daily updates, hands-on learning activities, and reasonable rates. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and arrive kindergarten-ready.
Little Warriors Academy LLC receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff's warmth, passion, and quality childcare, with particular appreciation for the owner's flexibility and understanding approach. However, serious concerns have been raised about abuse allegations, staff misconduct, and safety protocols including inadequate bus supervision.
Reviews praise Queen of Peace as a comprehensive addiction recovery and support facility with integrated daycare services. Clients credit the program with saving their lives through compassionate staff, inpatient/outpatient treatment, and wraparound support including housing, legal aid, and job placement. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and highly recommend the facility.
Kandi Land Academy LLC has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the welcoming staff, child development, and communication. Negative reviews report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, physical altercations between children, staff yelling, physical contact with children, poor incident reporting, and communication issues.
Planet Child Care Inc. in St. Louis receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all 10 reviews, with a 5/5 average rating. Parents praise the attentive and caring staff, safe environment, educational curriculum, and strong communication. Multiple families report enrolling siblings and remaining loyal customers for years.
Harris-Stowe State University receives consistently positive reviews praising its professional staff, educational quality, and inclusive campus environment. Reviewers highlight excellent faculty, diverse student body, affordable tuition, and strong academic outcomes including scholarship opportunities. The institution is recognized as a respected HBCU with a historic legacy dating back to 1857.
Downtown Children's Center receives nearly universal praise from long-term families, with parents highlighting engaged teachers, strong curriculum, and excellent childcare preparation for kindergarten. The facility is noted as particularly convenient for downtown St. Louis families. One negative review cited poor communication and non-responsiveness regarding waitlist inquiries.
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