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Brightstar Preschool Academy

8525 Natural Bridge Rd, St Louis, MO 631213.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
Call (314) 733-5250Directions

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About Brightstar Preschool Academy

Brightstar Preschool Academy is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
60 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 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Brightstar Preschool Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002674968
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 42 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 11
  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Other rules 12

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. Jun 17, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. May 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  3. May 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  4. Apr 22, 2026Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  5. Apr 7, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  6. Dec 12, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  7. Jun 23, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Jan 22, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

  10. Jan 13, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Sep 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  2. Jun 14, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

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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FAQ

Questions about Brightstar Preschool Academy

Is Brightstar Preschool Academy licensed?

Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Brightstar Preschool Academy last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brightstar Preschool Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 11 of 12 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 Brightstar Preschool Academy care for?

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

What are Brightstar Preschool Academy's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Brightstar Preschool Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 733-5250 to ask.

What is Brightstar Preschool Academy's phone number?

(314) 733-5250.

Where is Brightstar Preschool Academy?

8525 Natural Bridge Rd, St Louis, MO 63121. The nearest other daycare we list is Purpose Driven Vision Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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