The Academic Journey Child Care Center
8784 N Broadway, St Louis, MO
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Hilltop Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 122 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It describes its programs: early head start, head start and preschool.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Early Head Start, head start and preschool |
| More | Founded 1968 |
| Licensed capacity | 122 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Hilltop Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 13 rules in all
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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5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)9. The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)7. Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
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8784 N Broadway, St Louis, MO
St Louis, MO 63120 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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FAQ
Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 9 of 11 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.
122, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (314) 389-1001 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 389-1001 to ask.
(314) 389-1001.
6155 W Florissant Ave, St Louis, MO 63136. The nearest other daycare we list is New Day Child Care Center, 0.1 miles away.