Best Daycares in Saint Louis, MO — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 9 daycares and childcare centers in Saint Louis based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Saint Louis

  1. #1 — Mary Margaret Daycare Score: 89%

    Home - Mary Margaret Daycare and Learning Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Union Preschool Score: 84%

    Union Preschool St. Louis

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Downtown Children's Center Score: 76%

    Downtown Children's Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Honey Bee Plus Child Development Center (Pre-School) Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Children's Enrichment Center Score: 69%

    Facility Details

    Programs: Disclaimer. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Kim's Kids Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6092522034. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Child Development Center Score: 60%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/617519567. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — St. Louis Children's Hospital Child Development Center at Taylor Avenue Building Score: 60%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12981342126. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Children's Choice Academy LLC Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Saint Louis?
Mary Margaret Daycare is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Saint Louis based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Saint Louis?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Saint Louis?
Childcare costs in Saint Louis vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.