Best Daycares in Saint Louis, MO — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 7 daycares and childcare centers in Saint Louis based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Saint Louis
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#1 — Union Preschool Score: 25/100
Union Preschool St. Louis
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#2 — Downtown Children's Center Score: 23/100
Downtown Children's Center
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#3 — Mary Margaret Daycare Score: 18/100
Home - Mary Margaret Daycare and Learning Center
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#4 — Children's Enrichment Center Score: 16/100
Facility Details
Programs: Disclaimer. View full profile →
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#5 — Honey Bee Plus Child Development Center (Pre-School) Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#6 — Kim's Kids Score: 13/100
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 →
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#7 — Children's Choice Academy LLC Score: 11/100
Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers
Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is the #1 daycare in Saint Louis?
- Union Preschool 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 (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.