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Creative Development Academy

3948 N Kingshighway Blvd, St Louis, MO 631155.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
36
open each week
7 days
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About Creative Development Academy

Creative Development Academy is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, Open 24 hours. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 72 rules across 17 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 12 AM

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayTodayOpen 24 hours

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and summer camp
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
CurriculumHighScope
StaffStaff trained in CPR and First Aid
Assistance it acceptsMissouri's Child Care Subsidy Program
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Development Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Creative Development Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002748174
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 17 of 17 visits · 72 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 25
  • Health, medication and illness 12
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 22

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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See all 17 visits
  1. Jun 8, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  2. May 18, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  3. Mar 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  4. Nov 6, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. Jun 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  6. Jun 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • 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

  7. Feb 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • 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. Dec 18, 2024Follow-up visit7 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Dec 11, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Nov 8, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Sep 17, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. Aug 29, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  3. Jul 18, 2024Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • 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

  4. Jun 10, 2024Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • 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

  5. May 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

    • 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

  6. Feb 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  7. Nov 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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 Creative Development Academy

Is Creative Development Academy licensed?

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

When was Creative Development Academy last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Development Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 72 rules across 17 of 17 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 Creative Development Academy care for?

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

What are Creative Development Academy's hours?

Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Development Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 383-1554 to ask.

What is Creative Development Academy's phone number?

(314) 383-1554.

Where is Creative Development Academy?

3948 N Kingshighway Blvd, St Louis, MO 63115. The nearest other daycare we list is Little People Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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