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Creative Nursery and Preschool

6500 Arsenal St, St Louis, MO 631395.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
42
weekly, posted tuition
$305
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About Creative Nursery and Preschool

Creative Nursery and Preschool is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 42 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $305 to $455.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedPosts tuition

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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (314) 781-4011 to confirm.
Call to confirmHours it lists: “7:00 AM-6:00 PM Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
StaffTeachers have educational backgrounds in Early Childhood Education (or closely related fields)
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
Discounts10% sibling discount for the oldest child
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Nursery and Preschool lists weekly tuition from $305 to $455.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2-year old classroom (2026 weekly rate)$330
Infant classroom (2026 weekly rate)$455
Preschool (3-5 year old) classroom (2026 weekly rate)$305
Toddler (1-year old) classroom (2026 weekly rate)$430
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Creative Nursery and Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
42 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002367068
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 6

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. Aug 6, 2026Inspection5 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

  2. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  4. Aug 20, 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. Apr 11, 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. Mar 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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. Aug 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  8. Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo 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 Creative Nursery and Preschool

Is Creative Nursery and Preschool licensed?

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

When was Creative Nursery and Preschool last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Nursery and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 6 of 8 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 Nursery and Preschool care for?

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

What are Creative Nursery and Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (314) 781-4011 to confirm.

How much does Creative Nursery and Preschool cost?

Weekly tuition from $305 to $455, as it lists it.

What is Creative Nursery and Preschool's phone number?

(314) 781-4011.

Where is Creative Nursery and Preschool?

6500 Arsenal St, St Louis, MO 63139. The nearest other daycare we list is Playhouse of the Holy Family, 0.4 miles away.

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