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Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ Chapel of the Cross

11645 Benham Rd, St Louis, MO 63136
licensed capacity
93
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$160

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About Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ Chapel of the Cross

Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ Chapel of the Cross is a child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 93 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $160 to $325.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks through fifth grade
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
93 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks through fifth grade
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Lutheran)
Daily lifeMeals provided
Assistance it acceptsState Subsidy
TransportationTransportation (pick up and drop off at each site)
Licensed capacity93 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ Chapel of the Cross lists weekly tuition from $160 to $325.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infant-12 months$325
K-5$230
Pre-k 2,3,4$160
Toddler (12 months - 24 months)$185
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ Chapel of the Cross

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
Capacity
93 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#003085370
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 2, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Rule not named in the record

    • Supervision and ratios

      RSMo 210.254.2.(3) The staff/child ratios for enrolled children under two years of age, for children ages two to four and for those five years of age and older as required by the department of health and senior services regulations in licensed facilities, the standard ratio of staff to number of children for each age level maintained in the exempt facility, and the total number of children to be enrolled by the facility;

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-300.060 (1)(A) Children shall not be left without adult supervision.

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-300.040 (1) Supervision and basic care shall be provided at all license-exempt facilities.

  2. Jun 26, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-300.060 (1)(A) Children shall not be left without adult supervision.

  3. Mar 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • Records and paperwork

      RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.

  4. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 19, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.090 (1)(D) Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-300.090 (1)(E) Ammunition, guns, hunting knives, bows and arrows, or other weapons shall not be on the premises unless stored in a locked cabinet or closet.

  6. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Copied from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ Chapel of the Cross

Is Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ Chapel of the Cross licensed?

No. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Missouri.

When was Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ Chapel of the Cross last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ Chapel of the Cross had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ Chapel of the Cross care for?

93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ Chapel of the Cross' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ Chapel of the Cross cost?

Weekly tuition from $160 to $325, as it lists it.

What is Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ Chapel of the Cross' phone number?

(314) 231-4702.

Where is Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare @ Chapel of the Cross?

11645 Benham Rd, St Louis, MO 63136. The nearest other daycare we list is Courtney & McKenzie Daycare Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood (license and visits).