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Clayton Early Childhood Center

1 Oak Knoll Park, Clayton, MO 631053.9· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
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About Clayton Early Childhood Center

Clayton Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Clayton, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks to five years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30 am to 6:00 pm (full-day programs)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to five years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
Discounts3% discount on the oldest sibling's tuition
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Clayton Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Clayton Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#002354591
See the state's record

Summary

25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 11 of 25 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Other rules 2

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 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  2. Jun 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  3. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 26, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)2. Expectations for a child's behavior shall be appropriate for the developmental level of that child.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)7. Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)9. Punishment or threat of punishment shall not be associated with food, rest, or toilet training.

  8. Dec 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  9. Dec 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  10. Jun 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Show 16 earlier visits
  1. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 20, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

  7. Jun 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  8. Jun 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  9. Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Dec 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  14. Dec 18, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent adult supervision.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

  15. Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Clayton Early Childhood Center

Is Clayton Early Childhood Center licensed?

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

When was Clayton Early Childhood Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Clayton Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 11 of 25 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 Clayton Early Childhood Center care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Clayton Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Clayton Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 725-2325 to ask.

What is Clayton Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(314) 725-2325.

Where is Clayton Early Childhood Center?

1 Oak Knoll Park, Clayton, MO 63105. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA-Mid County Branch-Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary, 0.6 miles away.

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