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The Brain Station

450 Bailey Rd, Crystal City, MO 630194.8· 104 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
Call (636) 933-7355Directions

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About The Brain Station

The Brain Station is a licensed child care center in Crystal City, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 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 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 3 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
90 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 capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Brain Station has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Brain Station

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002324818
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 3 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jun 3, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)7. Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.

    • 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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(A) Child care personnel shall be of good character and intent and shall be qualified to provide care conducive to the welfare of children.

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 The Brain Station

Is The Brain Station licensed?

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

When was The Brain Station last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has The Brain Station had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 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 The Brain Station care for?

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

What are The Brain Station's hours?

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

How much does The Brain Station cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (636) 933-7355 to ask.

What is The Brain Station's phone number?

(636) 933-7355.

Where is The Brain Station?

450 Bailey Rd, Crystal City, MO 63019. The nearest other daycare we list is Immanuel Lutheran Christian Childcare and Preschool, 0.4 miles away.

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