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Best Before or After School Daycare in Clayton, MO

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Clayton. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Clayton, Missouri at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
12
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Clayton offers 1 licensed before or after school daycare, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 4.4/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Clayton

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
    Clayton Early Childhood Center
    3.87 score
    3.8(10)

    1 Oak Knoll Park, Clayton, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

    CECC receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied long-term families but significant concerns from others. Positive reviews highlight consistent staffing, caring teachers, and low illness rates, while negative reviews cite discrepancies between advertised services and actual experience, poor COVID-19 communication, staffing inconsistencies, and unprofessional handling of concerns.

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Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Clayton

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 Clayton, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.8avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Clayton (25–125 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

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Daycare types in Clayton

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Clayton, Missouri

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Clayton, Missouri, making up 25% of the 4 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 Clayton have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 12 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Clayton

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Glenridge Children'S Center INC.
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7447 Wellington Way, Clayton, MO
Phone
(314) 862-1466

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Clayton, Missouri, out of 4 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 Clayton have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Clayton, 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
Clayton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Clayton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Clayton 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.