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Kindercare Education

13550 Big Bend Rd, St Louis, MO 631224.9· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
136
open each week
5 days
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About Kindercare Education

Kindercare Education is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
136 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:00 AM to 6:00 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, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentCooking Academy™, Music Explorers™, Phonics Adventures®, STEM Innovators
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Aware® of America fee assistance for Active Duty military families
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity136 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kindercare Education has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kindercare Education

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
136 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#001780381
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Other rules 4

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. Apr 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Apr 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  3. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 11, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)1. The provider shall establish simple, understandable rules for children's behavior and shall explain them to the children.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)4. Praise and encouragement of good behavior shall be used instead of focusing only upon unacceptable behavior.

    • 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.

  5. Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  6. Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  7. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Apr 18, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

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 April 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Education had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 9 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?

136, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kindercare Education cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (636) 861-9400 to ask.

What is Kindercare Education's phone number?

(636) 861-9400.

Where is Kindercare Education?

13550 Big Bend Rd, St Louis, MO 63122.

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