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Kindercare Education

10555 Big Bend Rd, Kirkwood, MO 631225.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
124
open each week
5 days
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About Kindercare Education

Kindercare Education is a licensed child care center in Kirkwood, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 124 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
124 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentCooking Academy™ (3 – 12 Years), Music Explorers™ (2 – 4 Years), Phonics Adventures® (2 – 4 Years), STEM Innovators (3-8 Years)
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity124 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Kindercare Education

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
124 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#003120894
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Other rules 1

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, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 2, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 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

  4. Mar 10, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)6. Firm, positive statements or redirection of behavior shall be used with infants and toddlers.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(E) Caregivers shall have knowledge of the needs of children and shall be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.

    • Background checks

      5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.

    • Background checks

      5 CSR 25-600.020 (2) A prospective child care staff member may begin work for a child care provider if:

    • Background checks

      5 CSR 25-600.020 (2)(A) The prospective child care staff member has received notice from the department that the individual is eligible for employment or presence in a child care setting; or

  5. Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  6. Nov 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  7. Sep 10, 2025Inspection2 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

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 Kindercare Education

Is Kindercare Education licensed?

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

When was Kindercare Education last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Education had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 7 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 Kindercare Education care for?

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

What are Kindercare Education's hours?

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

How much does Kindercare Education cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 988-7899 to ask.

What is Kindercare Education's phone number?

(314) 988-7899.

Where is Kindercare Education?

10555 Big Bend Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122. The nearest other daycare we list is A Place for Children, 0.3 miles away.

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