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Best Church Daycare in St James, MO

Compare 1 church daycare in St James. Average rating: 4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

St James, Missouri at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4/5
Parent reviews
8
Top rated (4.5+)
1

St James offers 1 licensed church daycare, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 4/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in St James

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.

  1. 1
    Creative Play Learning Center
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    19410 Cr 3620, St James, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Creative Play Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, family-oriented environment and effective early childhood education. Parents highlight the staff's genuine warmth, individualized attention to children's development, and flexible scheduling options. The center is credited with preparing children well for kindergarten and fostering confidence and social growth.

    caring and genuine stafffamily-owned atmosphereindividualized

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in St James

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in St James, based on parent reviews

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in St James (20–60 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in St James

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Church Daycare in St James, Missouri

There are 1 church daycare in St James, Missouri, making up 33% of the 3 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in St James have an average rating of 4 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 8 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in St James, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Church Daycare in St James

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St. John Lutheran Church Hand In Hand Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
221 W James Blvd, St James, MO
Phone
(573) 265-4673

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 church daycare daycares in St James, Missouri, out of 3 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in St James have an average Google rating of 4 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in St James, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Missouri's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Missouri)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
St James offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Missouri typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in St James for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in St James must be licensed by Missouri's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.