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Best Daycare Centers in Bolivar, MO

Compare 11 daycare centers in Bolivar. Average rating: 4.51/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Bolivar, Missouri at a glance

Daycares
11
Avg rating
4.51/5
Parent reviews
72
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Bolivar has 11 licensed daycares with 72 parent reviews averaging 4.51/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 75% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 65613 zip code, averaging 4.51 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bolivar

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    4765 S 131st Rd, Bolivar, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 20 children

    Parents consistently praise Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation for exceptional staff kindness, helpfulness, and supportive atmosphere. The Head Start program is recognized for providing assistance to families in need, including emergency support and access to additional resources like clothing and toys.

    Kind and friendly staffhelpful and knowledgeable employeessupportive atmosphereemergency assistance
  2. 2
    Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    1500 E Broadway St, Bolivar, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 28 children

    Parents consistently praise Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation for its exceptional staff and supportive services. Reviews highlight the friendly, kind, and helpful atmosphere, with staff going above and beyond to assist families in need. The center is recognized for providing comprehensive support including childcare, emergency assistance, and access to household items and toys.

    Helpful and knowledgeable stafffriendly atmospherekind and accommodating employeesemergency support services
  3. 3
    Bolivar R-1 Schools
    3.45 score
    2.9(5)

    706 N Leonard, Bolivar, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Parents describe Bolivar R-1 Schools as generally good with qualified staff, though opinions are mixed. Common concerns include grading practices, physical education intensity, and perceived bias from certain staff members. Some parents also expressed frustration with school board policies on masks and quarantining, as well as procedural matters like public comment placement.

    Good placededicated staff members (Mr. Twenter and Mrs. Daughtery mentioned)athletic programs available

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Bolivar

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.38avg rating
8 daycares · 5 rated

Headstart Programs

4.6avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Bolivar zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
6561311
4.51
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Bolivar (20–60 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

7

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Bolivar based on parent reviews

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation

4.6(20)

4765 S 131st Rd, Bolivar, MO

Parents consistently praise Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation for exceptional staff kindness, helpfulness, and supportive atmosphere. The Head Start program is recognized for providing assistance to families in need, including emergency support and access to additional resources like clothing and toys.

Kind and friendly staffhelpful and knowledgeable employeessupportive atmosphere

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation

4.6(20)

1500 E Broadway St, Bolivar, MO

Parents consistently praise Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation for its exceptional staff and supportive services. Reviews highlight the friendly, kind, and helpful atmosphere, with staff going above and beyond to assist families in need. The center is recognized for providing comprehensive support including childcare, emergency assistance, and access to household items and toys.

Helpful and knowledgeable stafffriendly atmospherekind and accommodating employees

Zion Christian Preschool

5(4)

600 E Aldrich Rd, Bolivar, MO

Parents describe Zion Christian Preschool as a nurturing environment where teachers treat students like family, providing individual attention that supports strong social and spiritual development. Reviewers highlight the integration of Bible stories and practical lessons, noting that children thrive in this faith-based setting.

Caring and patient teachersindividual attentionstrong social and learning development

Learn Love Leap Child Care LLC

5(2)

714 N Pomme De Terre Ave, Bolivar, MO

One parent highlights the facility's structured daily routine, convenient hours, and state pay acceptance, noting the location is ideal for families with children at the nearby primary school. Another review simply commends the staff for being kind.

structured daily routinewell-cared for childrenconvenient hours

Lil' Dreamers Childcare LLC

5(1)

815 S Main Ave, Bolivar, MO

One parent describes LIL' DREAMERS CHILDCARE LLC as having very trustworthy employees who treat families like their own.

trustworthy employeesfamily-like atmosphere

Helping Hands Daycare

5

520 N Holt St, Bolivar, MO

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Daycare types in Bolivar

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Headstart Programs 2Church Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Bolivar, Missouri

There are 11 daycare centers in Bolivar, 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 Bolivar have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 72 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Bolivar, 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 Bolivar

Showing 11 results

Helping Hands Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
520 N Holt St, Bolivar, MO
Phone
(417) 777-3113
Zion Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
5

Parents describe Zion Christian Preschool as a nurturing environment where teachers treat students like family, providing individual attention that supports strong social and spiritual development. Reviewers highlight the integration of Bible stories and practical lessons, noting that children thrive in this faith-based setting.

Caring and patient teachersindividual attentionstrong social and learning development
Address
600 E Aldrich Rd, Bolivar, MO
Phone
(417) 777-3365
Lil' Dreamers Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes LIL' DREAMERS CHILDCARE LLC as having very trustworthy employees who treat families like their own.

trustworthy employeesfamily-like atmosphere
Address
815 S Main Ave, Bolivar, MO
Phone
(417) 326-5437
Learn Love Leap Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the facility's structured daily routine, convenient hours, and state pay acceptance, noting the location is ideal for families with children at the nearby primary school. Another review simply commends the staff for being kind.

structured daily routinewell-cared for childrenconvenient hours
Address
714 N Pomme De Terre Ave, Bolivar, MO
Phone
(417) 777-5437
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation
Headstart Programs
4.6

Parents consistently praise Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation for exceptional staff kindness, helpfulness, and supportive atmosphere. The Head Start program is recognized for providing assistance to families in need, including emergency support and access to additional resources like clothing and toys.

Kind and friendly staffhelpful and knowledgeable employeessupportive atmosphere
Address
4765 S 131st Rd, Bolivar, MO
Phone
(417) 777-4343
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation
Headstart Programs
4.6

Parents consistently praise Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation for its exceptional staff and supportive services. Reviews highlight the friendly, kind, and helpful atmosphere, with staff going above and beyond to assist families in need. The center is recognized for providing comprehensive support including childcare, emergency assistance, and access to household items and toys.

Helpful and knowledgeable stafffriendly atmospherekind and accommodating employees
Address
1500 E Broadway St, Bolivar, MO
Phone
(417) 777-8932
Bum Kids-Mother'S Morning Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
629 N Springfield St, Bolivar, MO
Phone
(417) 326-6542
Bolivar R-1 Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Parents describe Bolivar R-1 Schools as generally good with qualified staff, though opinions are mixed. Common concerns include grading practices, physical education intensity, and perceived bias from certain staff members. Some parents also expressed frustration with school board policies on masks and quarantining, as well as procedural matters like public comment placement.

Good placededicated staff members (Mr. Twenter and Mrs. Daughtery mentioned)athletic programs available
Address
706 N Leonard, Bolivar, MO
Phone
(417) 777-4489
Red Cupola Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1356 Highway 32, Bolivar, MO
Phone
(417) 326-3277
Bolivar After School Enrichment
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
316 N Main, Bolivar, MO
Phone
(417) 777-4810
Ozarks Regional Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools

Note: The reviews provided are for a YMCA fitness center, not a daycare facility. Reviews praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, variety of equipment and classes, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility offers scholarships for low-income members and has recently updated to a modern building.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitiesvariety of equipment and classes
Address
1710 W Broadway, Bolivar, MO
Phone
(417) 326-3100

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Frequently asked questions

There are 11 all daycares in Bolivar, Missouri. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Bolivar have an average Google rating of 4.51 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Bolivar, 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
Bolivar offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 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 Bolivar for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bolivar 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.