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Best Before or After School Daycare in Hazelwood, MO

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Hazelwood. Average rating: 3.82/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Hazelwood, Missouri at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
3.82/5
Parent reviews
96
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Hazelwood has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 96 parent reviews averaging 3.82/5.The largest concentration is in 63042 with 12 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hazelwood

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
    Kidz Biz INC.
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    7118 N Hanley Rd, Hazelwood, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    Kidz Biz Inc. receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the facility as an academically rigorous learning environment with exceptionally caring and dedicated staff. Parents report significant child development gains, strong teacher-parent communication, and a family-oriented atmosphere. The center is recognized for preparing children well for kindergarten and beyond.

    Caring and dedicated staffstrong academic curriculumchild emotional and academic growthsupportive director
  2. 2
    Good Shepherd Lutheran Coop Preschool
    4.4 score
    4.6(10)

    7380 Howdershell Rd, Hazelwood, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 34 children

    Reviews are not about the preschool program itself. Most reviews reference the church congregation and pastor, while others mention events hosted at the facility (fundraisers, Boy Scout BBQ, choir performances, NA meetings). No substantive feedback about daycare or preschool services is provided.

    Welcoming communitywarm pastorfacility available for community events
  3. 3
    Hazelwood Child Development Center Limited Liability Company
    4 score
    4(19)

    819 Hazelwest Dr, Hazelwood, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 94 children

    Hazelwood Child Development Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and nurturing staff. Parents highlight the family-oriented environment, clean facility, educational activities, and director's willingness to accommodate individual needs. The center is noted for successfully serving children with special needs and maintaining strong communication with parents.

    Caring and attentive staffclean and modern facilityfamily-ori
  4. 4
    Spirit & Truth Daycare & Preschool
    4 score
    4(16)

    8727 Dunn Rd, Hazelwood, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Parents consistently praise the daycare's director, Ms. Penny, for transforming the facility into an engaging learning environment with structured activities, fresh meals, and strong parent communication. Children are reported to be learning academics including writing and Spanish, with daily activities and homework assignments. The facility appears to operate with a faith-based component and has improved significantly under current leadership.

    Ms. Penny's leadership and rapport with childrenfresh daily mealsstructured learning activitiesparent communication and involvement
  5. 5
    Tendercare Learning Center #7
    3.45 score
    2.9(5)

    444 Candlelight Ln, Hazelwood, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children

    Tendercare Learning Center (now Lily Pad Learning Center) has a strong educational curriculum and caring teachers, but faces significant concerns regarding facility maintenance, cleanliness, and health/safety protocols. Parents report mixed experiences, with some praising the learning program while others cite serious issues with facility conditions and management practices.

    Strong educational curriculumcaring and dedicated teacherslearning outcomes (children lea
  6. 6
    Tendercare Learning Center #12
    3.45 score
    2.9(5)

    445 Candlelight Ln, Hazelwood, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about facility maintenance and management. While some parents praise the learning curriculum and teacher quality, others report serious issues including poor hygiene, worn equipment, unsafe conditions, and inadequate health protocols.

    Strong educational programcaring teachersquality instructionfacility upgrades in progress

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Hazelwood

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Hazelwood, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.66avg rating
8 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Church Daycare

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Hazelwood zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
6304212
3.82
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Hazelwood (20–155 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

1

Map

Daycare types in Hazelwood

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 3

Before or After School Daycare in Hazelwood, Missouri

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Hazelwood, Missouri, making up 25% of the 12 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 Hazelwood have an average rating of 3.82 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 96 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Hazelwood, 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 Hazelwood

Showing 3 results

Ymca-Emerson Branch-Russell Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7350 Howdershell Rd, Hazelwood, MO
Phone
(314) 683-7018
Ymca-Emerson Branch-Armstrong Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6255 Howdershell Rd, Hazelwood, MO
Phone
(314) 953-4020
Ymca-Emerson Branch-Mcnair Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
585 Coachway Ln, Hazelwood, MO
Phone
(314) 953-4737

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Hazelwood, Missouri, out of 12 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 Hazelwood have an average Google rating of 3.82 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Hazelwood, 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
Hazelwood offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Hazelwood for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hazelwood 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.