University City Children's Center
6646 Vernon Ave, St Louis, MO
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Lil Smarties Learning Center is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 87 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy to age 13 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Discounts | 10 percent discount for enrolling multiple children |
| Transportation | Transportation (School Transportation) |
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Lil Smarties Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 39 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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
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 25-500.102 Personnel
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
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6646 Vernon Ave, St Louis, MO
St Louis, MO 63130 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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7141 Olive Blvd, St Louis, MO
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7105 Olive Blvd, University City, MO
7400 Balson Ave, University City, MO
7240 Page Ave, St Louis, MO
8081 Olive Blvd, St Louis, MO
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 July 21, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 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.
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 860-5120 to ask.
(314) 860-5120.
7330 Olive Blvd, St Louis, MO 63130. The nearest other daycare we list is Robin's Nest Daycare & Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.