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Give your child an excellent start at Guidepost Montessori at Central West End. Our accredited programs for Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten age children offer a safe, inspiring space to...
Nido
Our Nido program offers a nurturing, home-like environment where infants are cared for with warmth, attentiveness, and respect. Montessori-trained guides support each child’s natural development - encouraging movement, communication, and exploration at their own pace. With individualized routines and responsive caregiving, even the youngest children begin building independence and trust in their surroundings. Light-filled classrooms feature thoughtfully chosen materials that foster early cognitive, social, and motor development - laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Toddler
Our mixed-age Toddler program nurtures your child’s natural curiosity and growing independence. In a carefully prepared Montessori environment, toddlers engage in hands-on activities that build confidence, coordination, and a sense of belonging. Each day includes joyful movement, music, storytelling, and purposeful work—from watering plants to brushing their hair—that helps children develop practical life skills and contribute meaningfully to their classroom community. Along the way, they form friendships, strengthen communication, and learn to navigate the world with confidence. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
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Center serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Activities are play-based and encourage socialization. Free play, art, yoga, and field trips are offered.
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Childcare center offers an environment for infants through school-aged children that promotes learning through play and exploration. Children acquire an understanding of colors, shapes, weather...
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After school program serving school-age students. Club membership includes dental and medical assistance, homework help and tutoring, college and career planning, and recreational activities. After...
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Magical Minds Childcare 2 is a licensed childcare center serving families in the St. Louis area. The center provides care for young children in a nurturing environment.
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Center offers Jewish early learning programs for toddlers and preschool-age children. Interactive hands-on activities are offered in art, language, literacy, music, and math. Daily routine includes...
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Center offering day treatment and exceptional mental health treatment for young children with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Individual and group therapy is offered daily along with...
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Center offers faith-based early learning programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Interactive hands-on activities are offered in art, language, literacy, music, writing, science,...
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Center offers care and educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Children participate in hands-on activities that promote social and intellectual development....
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Childcare center serving BJC and Washington University School of Medicine employees. Care is offered for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Developmentally appropriate lessons and...
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Center offers care and early education experiences for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-Kindergarten aged children. Program provides hands-on learning opportunities that promote social,...
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Center providing early learning curriculum for toddlers and preschoolers. Activities are hands-on and exploratory. Art, outside play, and free play are offered daily.
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Center offering care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Curriculum is play based and encourages academic achievement. Activities include free play, guided lessons, and field...
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Tanana Daycare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Academy/Sherman Park in St. Louis, MO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Young Women's Christian Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Missouri is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 4146 Garfield Ave in The Ville in St. Louis, MO. Contact...
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Angels Affordable Activites Daycare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Greater Ville in St. Louis, MO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Burning for Learning in - Home Childcare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Fountain Park in St. Louis, MO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Lamb's Bride Child Care Center is a license exempt child care center offering daycare programs located at 1324 Tower Grove Ave in Forest Park Southeast in St. Louis, MO. Contact this provider to...
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Laplace Enrichment Center is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Grand Center in St. Louis, MO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Mjs Childcare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Vandeventer in St. Louis, MO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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TLC Childcare is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1176 Kingshighway Blvd in Fountain Park in St. Louis, MO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Step by Step Preschool is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5261 Delmar Blvd in Academy/Sherman Park in St. Louis, MO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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The Child Development Laboratory of St. Louis Community College at Forest Park is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5600 Oakland Ave in Cheltenham in St. Louis, MO....
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Academy School is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5183 Raymond Ave in Academy/Sherman Park in St. Louis, MO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 911 N Spring Ave in Grand Center in St. Louis, MO. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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Queen of Peace Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 325 N Newstead Ave in Central West End in St. Louis, MO. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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The Central Institute for the Deaf is a St. Louis-based school specializing in teaching listening and spoken language to deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Established in 1914, it provides full...
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Cole Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 3935 Enright Ave in Vandeventer in St. Louis, MO.
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Adams Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 1311 Tower Grove Ave in Forest Park Southeast in St. Louis, MO.
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Washington Montessori is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 1130 N Euclid Ave in Fountain Park in St. Louis, MO.
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Stix Early Childhood Center is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 647 Tower Grove Ave in Central West End in St. Louis, MO.
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Forest Park Montessori School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 4453 Arco Ave in Forest Park Southeast in St. Louis, MO.
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The Cost of Childcare in Missouri
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in Missouri? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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Childcare Assistance in Missouri
Explore financial assistance programs available in Missouri, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
FAQs About St. Louis Child Care
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How many child care providers are in St. Louis?
- Based on Winnie data collection, there are 729 child care providers in St. Louis and 81 of these child care providers offer part time care.
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How much does child care cost in St. Louis?
- According to provider data, $1167 is the average monthly price for full time child care in St. Louis.
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Do child care providers in St. Louis speak multiple languages?
- Yes, there are approximately 18 child care providers in St. Louis that are multilingual, offering care in at least two different languages.
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What are the most common languages offered by St. Louis childcare providers?
- The 8 most common languages spoken by child care providers in St. Louis are Spanish, American Sign Language, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Ukrainian.