Best Daycares in St. Louis, MO — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 3 daycares and childcare centers in St. Louis based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in St. Louis

  1. #1 — Montessori Learning Center Score: 89%

    Montessori Learning Center - Preschool & Childcare Center Serving St. Louis, MO

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Kingdom Kare Early Learning Center Score: 69%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/9769251020. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Hampton KinderCare Score: 57%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, 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 St. Louis?
Montessori Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in St. 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 St. 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 St. Louis?
Childcare costs in St. 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.