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In the Beginning Infant Center & Preschool

9635 Lewis And Clark Blvd, St Louis, MO 63136
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About In the Beginning Infant Center & Preschool

In the Beginning Infant Center & Preschool is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 47 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
47 children

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AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity47 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for In the Beginning Infant Center & Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
47 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#002845872
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • 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. Aug 5, 2026Follow-up visit3 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  2. Jul 6, 2026Inspection3 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  3. Jan 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  4. Dec 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  5. Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  7. Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  8. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 11, 2024Inspection2 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

  10. Dec 27, 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 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • 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

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 In the Beginning Infant Center & Preschool

Is In the Beginning Infant Center & Preschool licensed?

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

When was In the Beginning Infant Center & Preschool last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has In the Beginning Infant Center & Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 8 of 10 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 In the Beginning Infant Center & Preschool care for?

47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are In the Beginning Infant Center & Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (314) 609-2881 to confirm.

How much does In the Beginning Infant Center & Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 609-2881 to ask.

What is In the Beginning Infant Center & Preschool's phone number?

(314) 609-2881.

Where is In the Beginning Infant Center & Preschool?

9635 Lewis And Clark Blvd, St Louis, MO 63136. The nearest other daycare we list is The Soulfisher Ministries, 0.5 miles away.

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