
Browse all 106 daycare centers in Springfield, Missouri. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
2937 S Claremont, Springfield, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children
LSP Claremont receives perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and strong communication through the Playground App. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-adjusted, and thriving both academically and socially. Multiple families have enrolled siblings or plan to continue enrollment long-term.
201 E Cardinal, Springfield, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children
Parents consistently praise LSP Cardinal Inc. for its nurturing, clean, and educational environment where children feel loved and supported. Reviews highlight excellent staff communication through daily updates, creative activities, and the school's ability to foster learning and social-emotional growth. Parents appreciate the welcoming community atmosphere and the care shown by leadership and teaching staff.
3640 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Parents consistently praise Parents' Cooperative Pre-School for its warm, family-like community atmosphere and play-based learning approach. The center is highlighted for affordable pricing, small class sizes, experienced teachers, and strong parent involvement opportunities. Multiple families report significant developmental progress in their children and plan to continue enrollment.
1222 W Sunset St, Springfield, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Sunset Church of Christ, not an after-school daycare program. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming congregation, community involvement, and quality of worship services and youth activities.
622 S Pickwick, Springfield, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
A Touch of Nature Quality Child Care receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with particular praise for the caring and patient staff, especially at the Pickwick location. Parents highlight the clean facility, strong communication, engaging activities, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Multiple reviewers note their children's growth in social skills and lasting positive impressions of the center.
829 W Atlantic St, Springfield, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Note: Reviews appear to be for a community center, not a daycare facility. All 10 reviews (5/5 stars) praise Springfield Dream Center for its community services, compassionate leadership, and support programs including meals, education, and resources for families in need.
1126 N Broadway Ave, Springfield, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Family Life Community Services in Springfield is a highly-regarded community resource hub that offers multiple services beyond traditional daycare, including classes, a community refrigerator with fresh produce, a coffee shop, and educational events. Parents consistently praise the organization for its support of underserved populations, clean facilities, helpful staff, and positive community impact.
637 W Tampa St, Springfield, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 40 children
Parents consistently praise Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation for exceptional staff kindness and support. The facility is recognized as a helpful resource for families in need, offering assistance beyond childcare including household items and clothing. Reviewers appreciate the warm, friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable staff.
1042 S Douglas, Springfield, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 49 children
Parents consistently praise Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation for its compassionate and helpful staff. The facility is recognized for providing support to families in need, including childcare, emergency assistance, and access to household items and clothing. Reviewers appreciate the friendly, welcoming atmosphere and the staff's genuine care for families.
246 N Farm Road 115, Springfield, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 48 children
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation is a Head Start program in Springfield that receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviewers praise the staff for being helpful, kind, and compassionate, particularly in supporting families during emergencies and difficult times. The center is noted for providing not just childcare but also assistance with household items and resources for families in need.
Highest rated daycares in Springfield based on parent reviews
2937 S Claremont, Springfield, MO
LSP Claremont receives perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and strong communication through the Playground App. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-adjusted, and thriving both academically and socially. Multiple families have enrolled siblings or plan to continue enrollment long-term.
201 E Cardinal, Springfield, MO
Parents consistently praise LSP Cardinal Inc. for its nurturing, clean, and educational environment where children feel loved and supported. Reviews highlight excellent staff communication through daily updates, creative activities, and the school's ability to foster learning and social-emotional growth. Parents appreciate the welcoming community atmosphere and the care shown by leadership and teaching staff.
3640 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO
Parents consistently praise Parents' Cooperative Pre-School for its warm, family-like community atmosphere and play-based learning approach. The center is highlighted for affordable pricing, small class sizes, experienced teachers, and strong parent involvement opportunities. Multiple families report significant developmental progress in their children and plan to continue enrollment.
1222 W Sunset St, Springfield, MO
NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Sunset Church of Christ, not an after-school daycare program. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming congregation, community involvement, and quality of worship services and youth activities.
622 S Pickwick, Springfield, MO
A Touch of Nature Quality Child Care receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with particular praise for the caring and patient staff, especially at the Pickwick location. Parents highlight the clean facility, strong communication, engaging activities, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Multiple reviewers note their children's growth in social skills and lasting positive impressions of the center.
829 W Atlantic St, Springfield, MO
Note: Reviews appear to be for a community center, not a daycare facility. All 10 reviews (5/5 stars) praise Springfield Dream Center for its community services, compassionate leadership, and support programs including meals, education, and resources for families in need.
There are 106 daycare centers in Springfield, Missouri. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
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Parents consistently praise Rise and Shine Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and nurturing atmosphere. Multiple reviewers highlight the quality of care, cleanliness, educational preparation for elementary school, and the genuine love staff show for children. Parents report feeling safe and comfortable with the facility despite noting it is not the fanciest building.
Almost Angels Child Care LLC receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, owner involvement, and educational environment. Parents report their children are happy, excited to attend daily, and developing well academically and socially. The facility maintains strong health and safety protocols.
The reviews provided are for Mercy Hospital Springfield, not a daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available for this facility listing.
Reviews are mixed. Most reviewers praise the park system's quality, variety, and amenities, highlighting well-maintained facilities and helpful staff. However, several complaints address pool scheduling conflicts and facility maintenance decisions.
Reviews for Springfield-Greene County Park Board are mixed. Most reviewers praise the park system's quality, variety of amenities, and helpful staff. However, some complaints focus on pool scheduling conflicts and specific park maintenance decisions.
Reviews are mixed but primarily positive about Springfield-Greene County Park Board's recreational facilities and parks. Most parents praise the quality and variety of parks, events, and amenities available to the community. However, some complaints focus on pool scheduling conflicts and facility management decisions.
Most reviewers praise the Springfield-Greene County Park Board's parks and recreational facilities, citing well-maintained grounds and helpful staff. However, several complaints focus on pool scheduling issues and specific park maintenance decisions that have negatively impacted user experience.
This facility is not a traditional daycare center but rather a parks and recreation department. Most reviewers praise the park system's quality, variety of amenities, and helpful staff. However, some complaints center on pool scheduling conflicts and facility maintenance decisions.
Kerri's Kidsville receives highly polarized reviews with 7 five-star ratings and 3 one-star ratings. Positive reviews praise the staff's kindness, children's developmental progress, and communication. Negative reviews cite concerns about cleanliness, owner inflexibility with payments, feeding practices without consent, and staff behavior toward children and parents.
Bright Minds Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, attentive teachers, and strong communication from ownership. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about unprofessional conduct, discriminatory practices regarding family income and special needs children, and alleged inappropriate staff conversations about a child.
All About Kids Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, family-oriented approach, and safety measures. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about management inconsistency, failure to follow dietary restrictions, health issues, and billing discrepancies.
Cox Learning Center North receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied long-term families but significant complaints about staff communication, behavioral support, and enrollment practices. Positive reviewers highlight quality care, cleanliness, and comprehensive amenities, while negative reviewers report poor handling of children with behavioral issues, staff turnover, and frustrating waitlist management.
Safe N Sound Playground is highly regarded by parents for its caring, attentive staff, strong leadership under Director Emily, and engaging learning activities. Children consistently show excitement about attending, with notable developmental gains in academics, social skills, and language. Parents consistently praise the facility's safety measures, communication, and genuine care from teachers.
Promise Preschool receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Positive reviews praise it as a family-like environment with great pre-K programs, while negative reviews cite concerns about cramped infant facilities, poor cleanliness, inattentive staff, lack of curriculum, potential overcrowding, and discriminatory practices toward children with different needs.
Mother's Touch Learning Center has overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the caring staff, clean facility, and individualized attention to children's development. However, one serious incident involved a child with autism escaping the playground unnoticed for 10-15 minutes, with the facility allegedly failing to notify the parent for 48 days and providing false statements.
A Creative Start Learning Center has highly polarized reviews, with some parents praising excellent teacher engagement, communication, and child development, while others report serious safety concerns, staff inconsistency, unprofessional behavior, and inadequate supervision. The facility appears to have significant operational and management issues that create an unsafe environment for children.
A Creative Start Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Three parents praised the facility for attentive staff, good communication, and child development, while eight parents reported serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff misconduct, safety issues, poor management, and lack of professionalism.
Springfield R-12 School District receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about operational issues and student safety. While some parents praise helpful staff and academic programs like advanced classes and IB offerings, many report serious problems with virtual learning quality, grade reporting accuracy, bullying responses, special needs support, classroom discipline, and transportation policies.
Campbell United Methodist Church is highly regarded by parents and community members as a welcoming and inclusive religious facility. Parents praise the caring staff, quality teachers, and warm church family atmosphere. The facility offers various faith-based activities, classes, and community events for children and families.
This facility is a YMCA gym, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the friendly staff, clean facility, and welcoming community environment. Members highlight good equipment variety, reasonable pricing with scholarship options, and a positive atmosphere.
These reviews appear to be for a YMCA gym facility, not a daycare center. The 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 features modern equipment, though some note older sections of the building.
This appears to be a YMCA gym facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the friendly staff, welcoming community atmosphere, and variety of equipment and classes. Members highlight the facility's cleanliness, affordability options through scholarships, and accessible location.
This appears to be a YMCA gym facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff, welcoming community atmosphere, and variety of equipment and classes. The facility offers scholarships for low-income members and maintains cleanliness and modern amenities.
The Goddard School Springfield has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the new ownership, improved facility, and dedicated staff. Most reviewers highlight strong curriculum, developmental focus, and caring teachers. One negative review cited high tuition costs and teacher compensation concerns.
Messiah Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff, family-oriented environment, developmental support, and communication, with several parents returning for multiple children. Negative reviews cite parental fee requirements for participation, staff conduct concerns, alleged false allegations, mold in materials, poor staff training, and rude communication.
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