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STEP AHEAD CHILD CARE ACADEMY, INC.

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4.8(18)Yelp(0)
Child Care Center

On record in Missouri.

Pin located from the licensed address with the US Census geocoder. Missouri does not publish coordinates for this provider.

4501 HAMPTON AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63109

Hours
6:30 AM–6 PM
Licensed for
85 children

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

The public record

License number
001919295
License status
Active
License type
Child Care Center
Licensed capacity
85 children
Address
4501 HAMPTON AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63109
County
Not listed
Website
Not listed

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From Google

Recent parent reviews

The 5 most recent of 18 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • We chose Step Ahead as a daycare when our daughter was 6 months old, and it turned out we lucked into an amazing preschool environment as she aged. She's now in Kindergarten and still regularly says "I learned that at Step Ahead!" when we talk about science concepts. The summer program includes an extra cost but has special activities each week. Daycare centers are expensive and this one is no exception, but we are incredibly grateful for our experience here.

    Anne BradleyApr 9, 2026
  • Our two sons have been at Step Ahead for the past four years, and we could not be more grateful for the experience they’ve had. From day one, the teachers have been incredibly thoughtful and welcoming, and were never concerned about sending them to school. Always was a safe and secure environment. The facility is extremely clean, it's a comfortable space, lots of development activities/toys and outdoor time, a great common area for meal time, and again clean and spacious communal bathrooms for the potty trainers. The energy and passion the teachers and leadership bring each day is remarkable. They have such love for the kids and connect with them to develop socially, emotionally, and academically. Step Ahead has created a great foundation for them to continue onto kindergarten.

    Katherine HollensteinerAug 14, 2025
  • Our son has attended Step Ahead since he was 7 months old and we are so grateful to have found the wonderful teachers and directors here! Everyone is so caring, thoughtful, and fun. Our boy looks forward to going to school everyday, which is the ultimate 5-star review! He has learned so much and we have watched his motor skills and language skills blossom with the help of all his teachers. We are forever grateful for all the wisdom and care imparted on to him by everyone at Step Ahead.

    Alyson PetrickJul 17, 2024
  • I have had two kiddos attend Step Ahead since they were each 12 weeks old and it has been the best experience. The teachers in the baby room were so comforting, kind, loving. Even as a new mom, I never questioned whether my kids were in the right place. They do all kinds of fun, educational things as the kids grow. It’s so cute hearing which classroom jobs (like line leader, announcing the weather, etc) that they do, and they send daily updates which are really helpful. Summer camp is AMAZING with special events (we planned our vacation around it), and preschool had my son entering kindergarten above grade level. We just wish they’d make a cookbook so we could copy the lunches my kids still request! :) We love Step Ahead!

    Steffie KennedyJul 8, 2024
  • My daughter has attended Step Ahead since she was 7 months old, and has just moved on to a different daycare because we moved to a different area. During her time at Step Ahead, she has come home everyday with fun and exciting stories about her day, and we have seen her grow and develop amazing language and social skills. Step Ahead makes sure that each classroom focuses on developmentally appropriate milestones, while also maximizing fun for the kids, including sensory bins, cooking activities, music, walks, and trips to the library across the street. They also go all out for summer programming (petting zoo, pony rides, music activities, bounce house, etc). Every single day the teachers there are excited, energized, and happy to be with the kids. I cannot recommend Step Ahead enough.

    Daniel ThorneJun 29, 2024

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

How the reviews split

The 4.8 average comes from 18 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star17
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star1