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Kyddie Kares Youth Academy and Resource Center

12430 Lusher Rd, St Louis, MO 631385.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
51
open each week
5 days
Call (314) 395-7484Directions

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About Kyddie Kares Youth Academy and Resource Center

Kyddie Kares Youth Academy and Resource Center is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
51 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity51 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Kyddie Kares Youth Academy and Resource Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kyddie Kares Youth Academy and Resource Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
51 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002353804
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • 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. Apr 13, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  2. Nov 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  3. Oct 15, 2025Inspection3 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  4. Oct 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  5. Jul 21, 2025Inspection4 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • 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 Kyddie Kares Youth Academy and Resource Center

Is Kyddie Kares Youth Academy and Resource Center licensed?

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

When was Kyddie Kares Youth Academy and Resource Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kyddie Kares Youth Academy and Resource Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 5 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 Kyddie Kares Youth Academy and Resource Center care for?

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

What are Kyddie Kares Youth Academy and Resource Center's hours?

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

How much does Kyddie Kares Youth Academy and Resource Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 395-7484 to ask.

What is Kyddie Kares Youth Academy and Resource Center's phone number?

(314) 395-7484.

Where is Kyddie Kares Youth Academy and Resource Center?

12430 Lusher Rd, St Louis, MO 63138. The nearest other daycare we list is Angel's Curious Kids Early Childhood Academic Center, 0.1 miles away.

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