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Best Daycare Centers in Eldon, MO

Compare 3 daycare centers in Eldon. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Eldon, Missouri at a glance

Daycares
3
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
37
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Eldon has 3 licensed daycares with 37 parent reviews averaging 4.7/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Eldon

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
    Missouri Ozarks Community Action INC.
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    410 E Business 54, Eldon, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 40 children

    This is not a daycare facility but a community action agency providing utility assistance and housing support. Reviews consistently praise staff professionalism, kindness, and efficiency in helping clients with heating assistance, weatherization, and housing services.

    Professional and courteous staffquick and efficient servicehelpful case workers who go above and beyondaccessible facilities
  2. 2
    First Baptist Church Child Care Center
    4.38 score
    4.5(16)

    209 S Aurora St, Eldon, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 95 children

    First Baptist Church Child Care Center in Eldon, Missouri receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 average rating. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, clean facilities, and friendly congregation, though most reviews reflect experiences as a church venue rather than specifically as a childcare center.

    welcoming environmentclean facilitiesfriendly staff and congregationbiblical teaching

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Eldon

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Church Daycare

4.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Eldon (30–95 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Eldon based on parent reviews

Missouri Ozarks Community Action INC.

4.6(20)

410 E Business 54, Eldon, MO

This is not a daycare facility but a community action agency providing utility assistance and housing support. Reviews consistently praise staff professionalism, kindness, and efficiency in helping clients with heating assistance, weatherization, and housing services.

Professional and courteous staffquick and efficient servicehelpful case workers who go above and beyond

First Baptist Church Child Care Center

4.5(16)

209 S Aurora St, Eldon, MO

First Baptist Church Child Care Center in Eldon, Missouri receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 average rating. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, clean facilities, and friendly congregation, though most reviews reflect experiences as a church venue rather than specifically as a childcare center.

welcoming environmentclean facilitiesfriendly staff and congregation

Eldon Montessori Society

5(1)

1110 Jones Ave, Eldon, MO

One parent shares a positive personal history, noting they attended the center as a child and maintained friendships there, describing the experience as wonderful and memorable. The review highlights long-term satisfaction with the program's ability to foster lasting connections for children.

long-term friendshipsenjoyable experiencewonderful environment

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Daycare types in Eldon

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Eldon, Missouri

There are 3 daycare centers in Eldon, 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 Eldon have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 37 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Eldon, 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 Eldon

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Eldon Montessori Society
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent shares a positive personal history, noting they attended the center as a child and maintained friendships there, describing the experience as wonderful and memorable. The review highlights long-term satisfaction with the program's ability to foster lasting connections for children.

long-term friendshipsenjoyable experiencewonderful environment
Address
1110 Jones Ave, Eldon, MO
Phone
(573) 392-3409
Missouri Ozarks Community Action INC.
Headstart Programs
4.6

This is not a daycare facility but a community action agency providing utility assistance and housing support. Reviews consistently praise staff professionalism, kindness, and efficiency in helping clients with heating assistance, weatherization, and housing services.

Professional and courteous staffquick and efficient servicehelpful case workers who go above and beyond
Address
410 E Business 54, Eldon, MO
Phone
(573) 392-4822
First Baptist Church Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.5

First Baptist Church Child Care Center in Eldon, Missouri receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 average rating. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, clean facilities, and friendly congregation, though most reviews reflect experiences as a church venue rather than specifically as a childcare center.

welcoming environmentclean facilitiesfriendly staff and congregation
Address
209 S Aurora St, Eldon, MO
Phone
(573) 392-3155

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 all daycares in Eldon, Missouri. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Eldon have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Eldon, 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
Eldon offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Eldon for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Eldon 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.