Hazelwood KinderCare

Hazelwood KinderCare is a daycare in Hazelwood, Missouri, offering early childhood education and child care for children from six weeks to eight years old. The center provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children, including before- and after-school care, with a focus on kindergarten readiness through sensory exploration and structured learning. Located at 6200 Howdershell Rd, the center serves families across Hazelwood and surrounding areas, with a team led by Center Director Shanna Hansen, who has been with KinderCare since 2006. The center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), reflecting its commitment to high-quality early education. It holds a 3.70 rating based on customer reviews.

The center operates under KinderCare’s Early Foundations® curriculum, a research-based educational approach developed in-house to support children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development from infancy onward. Teachers are trained in positive child guidance, health and safety protocols, and are state and nationally background checked. The program emphasizes nurturing environments where children build confidence and explore new skills through play and structured learning. The center also partners with local elementary schools, including Armstrong, McNair, McCurdy, Lawson, Russell, and Garrett, which are served by school buses.

Hazelwood KinderCare is situated on Howdershell Road, just a short distance from key community landmarks. It lies about 0.1 miles from Armstrong Elementary School and Prairie Commons Library, and is within 0.2 miles of Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, a major interstate. The Museum of Western Jesuit Missions is located approximately 0.2 miles away, and Hazelwood West High School is about 0.3 miles from the center. These nearby institutions reflect the center’s integration into the local educational and civic landscape.

As a nationally recognized early education provider, Hazelwood KinderCare stands among trusted centers in the region, offering consistent, high-quality care and learning experiences. Its accreditation and focus on early development underscore its role as a dependable choice for families in Hazelwood seeking a strong foundation for their children’s growth.