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Best Daycare Centers in Branson, MO

Compare 8 daycare centers in Branson. Average rating: 4.05/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Branson, Missouri at a glance

Daycares
8
Avg rating
4.05/5
Parent reviews
68
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Branson has 8 licensed daycares with 68 parent reviews averaging 4.05/5.The largest concentration is in 65616 with 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Branson

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
    First Presbyterian Preschool
    4.47 score
    4.6(18)

    420 W Main St, Branson, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 47 children

    First Presbyterian Preschool in Branson is highly rated by parents for its secure, caring environment and comprehensive programming. Parents praise the welcoming staff, age-appropriate curriculum with monthly themes, and excellent facilities including playground equipment. The facility offers both half-day morning and afternoon programs with activities like prayers, recess, book fairs, and school programs.

    secure and locked facilitycaring and enthusiastic staffwe
  2. 2
    Ozarks Regional Ymca
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    1000 Buchanan Rd, Branson, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    This appears to be a YMCA gym facility, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, variety of equipment and classes, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility offers scholarships for low-income members.

    Knowledgeable and friendly staffclean facilitygood equipment varietywater aerobics and classes available
  3. 3
    Little Ones Learning Center L.L.C.
    3.42 score
    3.1(9)

    414 Buchanan Rd, Branson, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

    Little Ones Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Satisfied parents praise the staff stability, safety measures, child development, and professional handling of behavioral issues. Dissatisfied parents report poor phone communication, rudeness from staff (specifically mentioning 'Pam'), inadequate supervision, lack of communication about children's activities, and concerns about child placement and health incident reporting.

    Staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Branson

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.65avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

4.45avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Branson zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
656168
4.05
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Branson (40–118 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Branson based on parent reviews

First Presbyterian Preschool

4.6(18)

420 W Main St, Branson, MO

First Presbyterian Preschool in Branson is highly rated by parents for its secure, caring environment and comprehensive programming. Parents praise the welcoming staff, age-appropriate curriculum with monthly themes, and excellent facilities including playground equipment. The facility offers both half-day morning and afternoon programs with activities like prayers, recess, book fairs, and school programs.

secure and locked facilitycaring and enthusiastic staffwe

Ozarks Regional Ymca

4.2(20)

1000 Buchanan Rd, Branson, MO

This appears to be a YMCA gym facility, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, variety of equipment and classes, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility offers scholarships for low-income members.

Knowledgeable and friendly staffclean facilitygood equipment variety

First Baptist Learning Center

4.3(1)

400 S Sunshine, Branson, MO

One parent describes a highly positive experience with the preschool program, noting that their daughter felt comfortable and happy during drop-offs. The reviewer appreciated the staff's ability to ensure the child had no negative emotional response to separation, which allowed the parent to return to work with peace of mind.

child's emotional comfortpositive separation from parentshappy interactions with other children

Little Ones Learning Center L.L.C.

3.1(9)

414 Buchanan Rd, Branson, MO

Little Ones Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Satisfied parents praise the staff stability, safety measures, child development, and professional handling of behavioral issues. Dissatisfied parents report poor phone communication, rudeness from staff (specifically mentioning 'Pam'), inadequate supervision, lack of communication about children's activities, and concerns about child placement and health incident reporting.

Staff

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Daycare types in Branson

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Branson, Missouri

There are 8 daycare centers in Branson, 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 Branson have an average rating of 4.05 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 25% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.45 stars. Our analysis covers 68 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Branson, 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 Branson

Showing 8 results

First Presbyterian Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

First Presbyterian Preschool in Branson is highly rated by parents for its secure, caring environment and comprehensive programming. Parents praise the welcoming staff, age-appropriate curriculum with monthly themes, and excellent facilities including playground equipment. The facility offers both half-day morning and afternoon programs with activities like prayers, recess, book fairs, and school programs.

secure and locked facilitycaring and enthusiastic staffwe
Address
420 W Main St, Branson, MO
Phone
(417) 335-4948
First Baptist Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.3

One parent describes a highly positive experience with the preschool program, noting that their daughter felt comfortable and happy during drop-offs. The reviewer appreciated the staff's ability to ensure the child had no negative emotional response to separation, which allowed the parent to return to work with peace of mind.

child's emotional comfortpositive separation from parentshappy interactions with other children
Address
400 S Sunshine, Branson, MO
Phone
(417) 336-2139
Ozarks Regional Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

This appears to be a YMCA gym facility, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, variety of equipment and classes, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility offers scholarships for low-income members.

Knowledgeable and friendly staffclean facilitygood equipment variety
Address
1000 Buchanan Rd, Branson, MO
Phone
(417) 337-9622
Little Ones Learning Center L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Little Ones Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Satisfied parents praise the staff stability, safety measures, child development, and professional handling of behavioral issues. Dissatisfied parents report poor phone communication, rudeness from staff (specifically mentioning 'Pam'), inadequate supervision, lack of communication about children's activities, and concerns about child placement and health incident reporting.

Staff
Address
414 Buchanan Rd, Branson, MO
Phone
(417) 334-5628
Branson Riv Public Schools
Before or After School Daycare
Address
402 Cedar Ridge Dr, Branson, MO
Phone
(417) 336-1887
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation
Headstart Programs
Address
829 S Falls Ave, Branson, MO
Phone
(417) 332-0003
Lester E. Cox Medical Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools

This is not a daycare center—it is Lester E. Cox Medical Center, a hospital in Branson, Missouri. The reviews provided are for hospital care, not childcare services, making this an incorrect listing classification.

Friendly and professional staffattentive doctorsefficient emergency care
Address
1192 Bird Rd, Branson, MO
Phone
(417) 348-8810
Ozarks Regional Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
402 Cedar Ridge Dr, Branson, MO
Phone
(417) 336-1887

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in Branson, Missouri. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Branson have an average Google rating of 4.05 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 25% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Branson, 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
Branson offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Branson for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Branson 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.