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Growing Minds Academy & Daycare

11889 Benham Rd, St Louis, MO 631384.3· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
83
open each week
4 days
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About Growing Minds Academy & Daycare

Growing Minds Academy & Daycare is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 83 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Tuesday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
83 children

Hours

Hours

MondayTodayNot listed
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Growing Minds Academy & Daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Growing Minds Academy & Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
83 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002244324
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 12 visits · 27 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 11
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Transportation 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jun 10, 2026Inspection2 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

  2. Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips

  3. Dec 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Transportation

      5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips

  4. Aug 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  5. Jun 5, 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 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  7. Dec 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Aug 5, 2024Inspection2 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

  9. Jun 12, 2024Inspection2 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

  10. Apr 16, 2024Inspection3 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Mar 15, 2024Inspection4 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 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  2. Dec 8, 2023Inspection7 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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • 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 Growing Minds Academy & Daycare

Is Growing Minds Academy & Daycare licensed?

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

When was Growing Minds Academy & Daycare last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Growing Minds Academy & Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 12 of 12 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 Growing Minds Academy & Daycare care for?

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

What are Growing Minds Academy & Daycare's hours?

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

How much does Growing Minds Academy & Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 741-0700 to ask.

What is Growing Minds Academy & Daycare's phone number?

(314) 741-0700.

Where is Growing Minds Academy & Daycare?

11889 Benham Rd, St Louis, MO 63138. The nearest other daycare we list is Mary Margaret Day Care and Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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