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Gifted Minds Academy

2820 Chippewa St, St Louis, MO 631184.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
7 days
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About Gifted Minds Academy

Gifted Minds 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 every day, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 12 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 12:00 AM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Thursday6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Friday6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Saturday6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Sunday6:00 AM to 12:00 AM

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

Gifted Minds Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Gifted Minds 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
#002723422
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 40 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 11
  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • 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. Jun 4, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  2. May 19, 2026Follow-up visit7 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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  3. May 5, 2026Inspection9 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  4. Nov 19, 2025Inspection9 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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. Feb 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

  6. Nov 20, 2024Inspection6 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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  7. May 16, 2024Inspection3 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 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  8. Dec 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  9. Nov 14, 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 Gifted Minds Academy

Is Gifted Minds Academy licensed?

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

When was Gifted Minds Academy last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gifted Minds Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 40 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 Gifted Minds 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 Gifted Minds Academy's hours?

Every day, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Gifted Minds Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 696-8916 to ask.

What is Gifted Minds Academy's phone number?

(314) 696-8916.

Where is Gifted Minds Academy?

2820 Chippewa St, St Louis, MO 63118. The nearest other daycare we list is Sacred Hearts Christian & Worship Center, 0.3 miles away.

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