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Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center

3101 Union Blvd, St Louis, MO 631154.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
82
open each week
7 days
Call (314) 256-1959Directions

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About Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center

Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 16 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
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Licensed capacity
82 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Thursday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Friday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Saturday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Sunday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity82 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
82 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002903577
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 16 of 17 visits · 49 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 22
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 8

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 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. Jul 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  3. Jun 30, 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

  4. Jun 25, 2026Follow-up visit2 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

  5. Jun 12, 2026Inspection3 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  6. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 12, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  8. Jul 22, 2025Inspection6 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

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  9. Apr 30, 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  10. Mar 25, 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Feb 5, 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  2. Sep 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  3. Sep 11, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  4. Sep 4, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  5. Aug 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  6. Mar 20, 2024Inspection6 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  7. Feb 15, 2024Inspection6 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Oct 27, 2023Inspection2 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. Oct 13, 2023Inspection2 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

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 Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center

Is Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center licensed?

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

When was Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 16 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 Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center care for?

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

What are Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center's hours?

Every day, 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 256-1959 to ask.

What is Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center's phone number?

(314) 256-1959.

Where is Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center?

3101 Union Blvd, St Louis, MO 63115. The nearest other daycare we list is Mt Pleasant Child Development & Enrichment Center, 0.3 miles away.

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