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Best Daycare Centers in Ava, MO

Compare 5 daycare centers in Ava. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Ava, Missouri at a glance

Daycares
5
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
3
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Ava offers 5 licensed daycares, 1 of which has public ratings averaging 4.4/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 65608 zip code, averaging 4.4 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Ava

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Ava, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Headstart Programs

4.4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Ava zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
656085
4.4
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Ava (10–60 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Ava based on parent reviews

Ozark Action INC.

4.4(3)

500-B Rt 1, Ava, MO

One parent highlights the Head Start preschool program as a great learning experience for low-income families, noting staff helpfulness with application processes and additional community services like weatherization. Conversely, another reviewer questions the office's operational status and grant availability, expressing concern that local residents are forced to travel elsewhere for assistance.

Head Start preschool programhelpful staffassistance with energy assistance applications

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Daycare types in Ava

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1

Daycare Centers in Ava, Missouri

There are 5 daycare centers in Ava, Missouri. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Ava have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 3 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Ava, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Ava

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Ozark Action INC.
Headstart Programs
4.4

One parent highlights the Head Start preschool program as a great learning experience for low-income families, noting staff helpfulness with application processes and additional community services like weatherization. Conversely, another reviewer questions the office's operational status and grant availability, expressing concern that local residents are forced to travel elsewhere for assistance.

Head Start preschool programhelpful staffassistance with energy assistance applications
Address
500-B Rt 1, Ava, MO
Phone
(417) 683-5217
Plainview R-8 School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
Rr 3 Box 145, Ava, MO
Phone
(417) 683-2046
Ava Ri School District
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
507 Ne 3rd Street, Ava, MO
Phone
(417) 683-5450
Koala Bear Daycare & Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
404 Hailey St., Ava, MO
Phone
(417) 683-1085
Columbia Community Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
945 W Washington Ave, Ava, MO
Phone
(573) 489-5380

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 all daycares in Ava, Missouri. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Ava have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Ava, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Missouri's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Missouri)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Ava offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Missouri typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Ava for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Ava must be licensed by Missouri's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.