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Best Daycare Centers in Osage Beach, MO

Compare 8 daycare centers in Osage Beach. Average rating: 3.95/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Osage Beach, Missouri at a glance

Daycares
8
Avg rating
3.95/5
Parent reviews
64
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Osage Beach has 8 licensed daycares with 64 parent reviews averaging 3.95/5.The largest concentration is in 65065 with 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Osage Beach

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
    The Academy At Osage Hills
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    5237 Highway 54, Osage Beach, MO · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 36 children

    The reviews provided are for Osage Hills Church, not a daycare center. The facility listing appears to be mislabeled. The church reviews consistently praise welcoming staff, engaging sermons, and community support services including a food pantry.

    Welcoming and friendly staffinspiring sermonsengaging children's programsfood pantry assistance
  2. 2
    Tri-County Ymca Of The Ozarks
    3.84 score
    3.8(20)

    950 Airport Rd, Osage Beach, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Note: These reviews appear to be for the YMCA fitness facility, not the daycare center. Reviewers praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and variety of equipment, but express significant frustration over the lack of a pool and maintenance issues. Overall satisfaction is mixed due to facility limitations and occasional staff rudeness.

    Friendly and helpful front desk staffclean gym with lots of cardio equipmentlarge facility with ample spaceaffordable membe
  3. 3
    Kradle To Krayon Childcare LLC
    3.44 score
    3.3(20)

    4041 Osage Beach Pky, Osage Beach, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children

    Kradle to Krayon receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and knowledgeable staff, excellent communication, safe environment, and developmental learning opportunities provided to children of all ages.

    Loving and caring teachersexcellent parent communicationsafe and nurturing environmentdevelopmental learning (sign language

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Osage Beach

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Osage Beach, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.82avg rating
6 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Osage Beach zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
650658
3.95
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Osage Beach (25–128 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Osage Beach based on parent reviews

The Academy At Osage Hills

4.6(20)

5237 Highway 54, Osage Beach, MO

The reviews provided are for Osage Hills Church, not a daycare center. The facility listing appears to be mislabeled. The church reviews consistently praise welcoming staff, engaging sermons, and community support services including a food pantry.

Welcoming and friendly staffinspiring sermonsengaging children's programs

Childrens House At The Lake A Montessori School

5(1)

6088 St Moritz, Osage Beach, MO

One reviewer shares a nostalgic perspective, noting that they attended the center as a child and maintain positive memories of making friends and enjoying their time there. The feedback highlights a long-lasting positive impact, with the reviewer expressing gratitude for the wonderful experience despite the passage of time.

Friendly environmentstrong social opportunities for childrenmemorable and positive experience

Lambs Of Hope Day Care And Preschool

5

5709 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO

Tri-County Ymca Of The Ozarks

3.8(20)

950 Airport Rd, Osage Beach, MO

Note: These reviews appear to be for the YMCA fitness facility, not the daycare center. Reviewers praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and variety of equipment, but express significant frustration over the lack of a pool and maintenance issues. Overall satisfaction is mixed due to facility limitations and occasional staff rudeness.

Friendly and helpful front desk staffclean gym with lots of cardio equipmentlarge facility with ample space

Kradle To Krayon Childcare LLC

3.3(20)

4041 Osage Beach Pky, Osage Beach, MO

Kradle to Krayon receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and knowledgeable staff, excellent communication, safe environment, and developmental learning opportunities provided to children of all ages.

Loving and caring teachersexcellent parent communicationsafe and nurturing environment

Shining Stars Preschool

2(3)

5567 Osage Beach Pky, Osage Beach, MO

One parent praises the staff's helpfulness and the children's enjoyment of the program, while others report significant operational failures including poor hygiene, lost belongings, and unsafe interactions between age groups. These conflicting experiences highlight issues with reliability, staff consistency, and safety protocols at the center.

helpful staffchildren enjoyed the programsweet interactions with staff

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Daycare types in Osage Beach

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Osage Beach, Missouri

There are 8 daycare centers in Osage Beach, 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 Osage Beach have an average rating of 3.95 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 64 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Osage Beach, 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 Osage Beach

Showing 8 results

Childrens House At The Lake A Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One reviewer shares a nostalgic perspective, noting that they attended the center as a child and maintain positive memories of making friends and enjoying their time there. The feedback highlights a long-lasting positive impact, with the reviewer expressing gratitude for the wonderful experience despite the passage of time.

Friendly environmentstrong social opportunities for childrenmemorable and positive experience
Address
6088 St Moritz, Osage Beach, MO
Phone
(573) 348-0778
Lambs Of Hope Day Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5709 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO
Phone
(573) 348-1787
The Academy At Osage Hills
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

The reviews provided are for Osage Hills Church, not a daycare center. The facility listing appears to be mislabeled. The church reviews consistently praise welcoming staff, engaging sermons, and community support services including a food pantry.

Welcoming and friendly staffinspiring sermonsengaging children's programs
Address
5237 Highway 54, Osage Beach, MO
Phone
(573) 348-1030
Tri-County Ymca Of The Ozarks
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Note: These reviews appear to be for the YMCA fitness facility, not the daycare center. Reviewers praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and variety of equipment, but express significant frustration over the lack of a pool and maintenance issues. Overall satisfaction is mixed due to facility limitations and occasional staff rudeness.

Friendly and helpful front desk staffclean gym with lots of cardio equipmentlarge facility with ample space
Address
950 Airport Rd, Osage Beach, MO
Phone
(573) 348-9230
Kradle To Krayon Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Kradle to Krayon receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and knowledgeable staff, excellent communication, safe environment, and developmental learning opportunities provided to children of all ages.

Loving and caring teachersexcellent parent communicationsafe and nurturing environment
Address
4041 Osage Beach Pky, Osage Beach, MO
Phone
(573) 348-1200
Shining Stars Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

One parent praises the staff's helpfulness and the children's enjoyment of the program, while others report significant operational failures including poor hygiene, lost belongings, and unsafe interactions between age groups. These conflicting experiences highlight issues with reliability, staff consistency, and safety protocols at the center.

helpful staffchildren enjoyed the programsweet interactions with staff
Address
5567 Osage Beach Pky, Osage Beach, MO
Phone
(573) 216-1075
Growing To Learn Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5277 Osage Beach Pky, Osage Beach, MO
Phone
(573) 302-7303
Little Learners Christian Academy LLC
Church Daycare
Address
3791 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO
Phone
(573) 693-9360

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in Osage Beach, Missouri. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Osage Beach have an average Google rating of 3.95 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Osage Beach, 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
Osage Beach offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Osage Beach for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Osage Beach 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.