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Step Ahead Child Care Academy

4501 Hampton Ave, St Louis, MO 631094.8· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
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About Step Ahead Child Care Academy

Step Ahead Child Care Academy is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Step Ahead Child Care Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Step Ahead Child Care Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#001919295
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Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 21, 2023: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 2 rules in all

  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Dec 21, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      5 CSR 25-500.182(2)(C)4.B. An infant's head and face shall remain uncovered during sleep;

    • 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.

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 Step Ahead Child Care Academy

Is Step Ahead Child Care Academy licensed?

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

When was Step Ahead Child Care Academy last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on December 21, 2023, with 2 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Step Ahead Child Care Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 1 visit 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 Step Ahead Child Care Academy care for?

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

What are Step Ahead Child Care Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Step Ahead Child Care Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 352-2123 to ask.

What is Step Ahead Child Care Academy's phone number?

(314) 352-2123.

Where is Step Ahead Child Care Academy?

4501 Hampton Ave, St Louis, MO 63109. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori House, 0.4 miles away.

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