
Compare 45 daycare centers in Independence. Average rating: 3.95/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Independence has 45 licensed daycares with 353 parent reviews averaging 3.95/5.10 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 42% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 64055 with 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
2901 M 291 Frontage Rd, Independence, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Hand in Hand Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, patience, and commitment to child development. Parents consistently report feeling at peace leaving their children in the center's care and note their children are excited to attend. The facility is noted for creating a warm, nurturing environment with strong educational curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten.
17800 Susquehanna Rdg, Independence, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 70 children
Susquehanna Baptist Preschool is a religious facility in Independence, Missouri with a 4.7/5 Google rating. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the welcoming church community and preschool that has served the area for over 25 years. Parents highlight the loving atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and sense of family within the congregation.
2406 S 291 Hwy, Independence, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 38 children
Bethel Baptist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from families who appreciate the welcoming, loving environment and strong Christian teachings. Parents praise the pastoral staff, community atmosphere, and inclusive approach to families of diverse backgrounds. The facility is described as compassionate and Spirit-filled.
15200 E 39th St, Independence, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 59 children
Sycamore Hills Baptist Church Preschool is a religious facility with consistently positive reviews focused on its welcoming community and biblical teaching. Parents praise the preschool as suitable for 3-4 year olds and highlight the friendly, knowledgeable staff. The facility is appreciated for its traditional approach to faith and scripture-based programming.
10628 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children
All reviews are 5/5 stars and focus on the church experience at Englewood Ministries rather than the preschool daycare program. Parents praise the welcoming community, spiritual atmosphere, and sense of belonging.
4500 Little Blue Pkwy, Independence, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 165 children
Little Angels Early Childhood Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and quality of care and education. Parents report their children adjust well and thrive at the facility. One concern raised involves frequent closures that create scheduling challenges for working parents outside the Blue Springs school district.
500 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 120 children
Parents report positive experiences with First Baptist Church Child Care in Independence. The facility receives praise for attentive staff, emotional support for children, and developmental progress. Multiple reviews highlight the director and teachers as caring and helpful.
17200 E 39th St, Independence, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church operates a learning center in Independence, Missouri. Most reviewers praise the church community as welcoming and family-oriented with an engaging pastor. However, one parent reported the learning center closed after experiencing poor interactions with office staff and difficulty obtaining year-end receipts.
1701 E 24 Highway, Independence, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
Kid's Kastle Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the spacious facilities, friendly staff, and family-like environment. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about lack of educational content, behavioral management, and undisclosed issues at the facility.
2407 S 291 Hwy, Independence, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 170 children
Parents consistently praise A-Zanipolo Child Care as a loving, nurturing facility with exceptional staff. The center is noted for its safety practices, flexibility, educational focus, and warm, friendly atmosphere. Multiple parents report their children are happy and secure, with some having attended for years.
Based on 24 daycares with Google ratings in Independence
Top qualities mentioned across 353 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Independence, based on parent reviews
Independence zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64057 | 7 | 4.28 | 4 | |
| 64056 | 9 | 4.2 | 2 | |
| 64050 | 10 | 3.77 | 1 | |
| 64055 | 14 | 3.61 | 2 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Independence (16–282 children)
Small
up to 30 children
5
Medium
31–75 children
23
Large
76–150 children
12
Very Large
150+ children
5
Highest rated daycares in Independence based on parent reviews
2901 M 291 Frontage Rd, Independence, MO
Hand in Hand Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, patience, and commitment to child development. Parents consistently report feeling at peace leaving their children in the center's care and note their children are excited to attend. The facility is noted for creating a warm, nurturing environment with strong educational curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten.
17800 Susquehanna Rdg, Independence, MO
Susquehanna Baptist Preschool is a religious facility in Independence, Missouri with a 4.7/5 Google rating. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the welcoming church community and preschool that has served the area for over 25 years. Parents highlight the loving atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and sense of family within the congregation.
2406 S 291 Hwy, Independence, MO
Bethel Baptist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from families who appreciate the welcoming, loving environment and strong Christian teachings. Parents praise the pastoral staff, community atmosphere, and inclusive approach to families of diverse backgrounds. The facility is described as compassionate and Spirit-filled.
15200 E 39th St, Independence, MO
Sycamore Hills Baptist Church Preschool is a religious facility with consistently positive reviews focused on its welcoming community and biblical teaching. Parents praise the preschool as suitable for 3-4 year olds and highlight the friendly, knowledgeable staff. The facility is appreciated for its traditional approach to faith and scripture-based programming.
10628 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO
All reviews are 5/5 stars and focus on the church experience at Englewood Ministries rather than the preschool daycare program. Parents praise the welcoming community, spiritual atmosphere, and sense of belonging.
4500 Little Blue Pkwy, Independence, MO
Little Angels Early Childhood Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and quality of care and education. Parents report their children adjust well and thrive at the facility. One concern raised involves frequent closures that create scheduling challenges for working parents outside the Blue Springs school district.
There are 45 daycare centers in Independence, 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 Independence have an average rating of 3.95 out of 5 across 24 rated facilities, with 42% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.46 stars. Our analysis covers 353 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Independence, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent describes loving the preschool and notes that everyone is wonderful. The single review provided is entirely positive regarding the staff experience.
One parent highlights the staff's patience and kindness, noting that they successfully helped their shy son open up and eagerly return to class. The review also praises the educational focus on letters and numbers, as well as the variety of activities and food provided.
Hand in Hand Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, patience, and commitment to child development. Parents consistently report feeling at peace leaving their children in the center's care and note their children are excited to attend. The facility is noted for creating a warm, nurturing environment with strong educational curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten.
Bethel Baptist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from families who appreciate the welcoming, loving environment and strong Christian teachings. Parents praise the pastoral staff, community atmosphere, and inclusive approach to families of diverse backgrounds. The facility is described as compassionate and Spirit-filled.
Susquehanna Baptist Preschool is a religious facility in Independence, Missouri with a 4.7/5 Google rating. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the welcoming church community and preschool that has served the area for over 25 years. Parents highlight the loving atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and sense of family within the congregation.
Sycamore Hills Baptist Church Preschool is a religious facility with consistently positive reviews focused on its welcoming community and biblical teaching. Parents praise the preschool as suitable for 3-4 year olds and highlight the friendly, knowledgeable staff. The facility is appreciated for its traditional approach to faith and scripture-based programming.
Little Angels Early Childhood Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and quality of care and education. Parents report their children adjust well and thrive at the facility. One concern raised involves frequent closures that create scheduling challenges for working parents outside the Blue Springs school district.
A few parents highlight the excellent teachers and welcoming atmosphere, describing it as a great place for children. However, one reviewer warns that the facility is understaffed and cites difficulties in obtaining timely refunds.
Parents highlight the staff's caring nature and responsiveness, with one noting peace of mind from receiving periodic photos of their child. Another reviewer appreciates the center's dedication to both children and the broader community.
All reviews are 5/5 stars and focus on the church experience at Englewood Ministries rather than the preschool daycare program. Parents praise the welcoming community, spiritual atmosphere, and sense of belonging.
Parents report positive experiences with First Baptist Church Child Care in Independence. The facility receives praise for attentive staff, emotional support for children, and developmental progress. Multiple reviews highlight the director and teachers as caring and helpful.
Parents highlight flexible hours, small class sizes, and strong communication with the owner as key benefits, noting that the program prepares children well for kindergarten. Conversely, one review criticizes the owner's availability and the facility's policy of closing whenever the school district closes.
Parents highlight the school's convenient hours, small class sizes, and loving, safe environment, with one noting significant growth in their children. Another parent specifically values the Christian-focused atmosphere, while a single negative review warns against the center for co-parenting situations and cites concerns regarding safety protocols and handling of serious issues.
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church operates a learning center in Independence, Missouri. Most reviewers praise the church community as welcoming and family-oriented with an engaging pastor. However, one parent reported the learning center closed after experiencing poor interactions with office staff and difficulty obtaining year-end receipts.
Kid's Kastle Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the spacious facilities, friendly staff, and family-like environment. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about lack of educational content, behavioral management, and undisclosed issues at the facility.
Parents consistently praise A-Zanipolo Child Care as a loving, nurturing facility with exceptional staff. The center is noted for its safety practices, flexibility, educational focus, and warm, friendly atmosphere. Multiple parents report their children are happy and secure, with some having attended for years.
Independence School District receives mixed reviews with praise for some teachers and staff professionalism, but significant criticism regarding administrative inefficiency, poor communication, enrollment/bus pass delays, and serious concerns about student treatment and discipline practices. Multiple parents report concerning incidents involving physical restraint, inadequate support for students with special needs, and allegations of bias and mishandling of student welfare i
Independence School District receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about administrative inefficiency, communication failures, and treatment of students with special needs or mental health diagnoses. While some parents praise individual teachers and staff professionalism, numerous reviews highlight serious issues including enrollment problems, alleged bias against African American students, physical restraint incidents, and lack of support for students on suspension
Independence School District receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about administrative inefficiency, communication failures, and alleged mistreatment of students with special needs or mental health diagnoses. While some parents praise individual teachers, the district faces widespread criticism regarding enrollment processes, discrimination, and handling of student behavioral incidents.
Independence School District receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about administrative inefficiency, communication failures, and student treatment. While some parents praise individual teachers, the majority report serious issues including enrollment mismanagement, bias in discipline, inadequate support for students with special needs, and unresponsive administration.
Independence School District receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about administrative inefficiency, communication failures, and alleged mistreatment of students, particularly those with special needs or from minority backgrounds. While some parents praise individual teachers, the majority express serious dissatisfaction with district-wide practices including enrollment issues, lack of accountability, and inadequate support for vulnerable students.
Independence School District receives mixed reviews with high praise for some teachers and staff professionalism, but significant criticism regarding administrative inefficiency, poor communication, enrollment/bus pass handling issues, and concerning allegations of inappropriate student treatment and lack of support for students with disabilities or mental health needs.
Independence School District receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about administrative inefficiency, communication failures, and alleged mistreatment of students with special needs or from minority backgrounds. While some parents praise individual teachers and staff professionalism, systemic issues including enrollment problems, lack of educational services during suspensions, and inadequate handling of student complaints dominate negative feedback.
One parent reports that staff allow infants to sleep in swings and bouncy seats, citing a violation of AAP safe sleep guidelines and the risk of positional asphyxiation. The reviewer also notes the facility is license-exempt, meaning it is not required to follow standard safety regulations.
Most reviews are highly positive, with parents praising the staff, care quality, and environment for school-age children. However, one detailed negative review describes severe understaffing, inappropriate staff behavior, poor conditions for younger children, and concerning incident handling.
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