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Downtown Children's Center

607 N 22nd St, St Louis, MO 631034.3· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
107
open each week
5 days
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About

About Downtown Children's Center

Downtown Children's Center is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 107 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care. It says it provides meals.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageMeals providedOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
107 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care
ApproachMontessori
StaffAdvanced early childhood credentials
Daily lifeMeals provided
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1978
Licensed capacity107 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Downtown Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
107 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000187800
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Other rules 4

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 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  2. Jan 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

  3. Jan 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

  4. Oct 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  5. Jul 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  6. Jan 23, 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. Sep 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

  8. Jul 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • 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

  9. Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation3 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.

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(D)1. Infants and toddlers shall have constant care and supervision. Home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) shall not be used in place of supervision while children are napping or sleeping.

  10. Oct 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination 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 Downtown Children's Center

Is Downtown Children's Center licensed?

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

When was Downtown Children's Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Downtown Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 9 of 9 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 Downtown Children's Center care for?

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

What are Downtown Children's Center's hours?

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

How much does Downtown Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 621-1131 to ask.

What is Downtown Children's Center's phone number?

(314) 621-1131.

Where is Downtown Children's Center?

607 N 22nd St, St Louis, MO 63103. The nearest other daycare we list is Mission: St. Louis, 0.5 miles away.

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