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34 Daycare Centers in St Joseph, Missouri

Browse all 34 daycare centers in St Joseph, Missouri. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in St Joseph

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
    La Petite Academy INC.
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    719 N 36th St, St Joseph, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 91 children

    La Petite Academy in St. Joseph consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong communication, structured curriculum, engaging activities, and camera access as key strengths. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic and emotional growth.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-teacher communicationclean facilitystructured schedule and curriculum
  2. 2
    Friends Gather Here LLC
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    2848 Jules St, St Joseph, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    ERROR: The reviews provided are for Gather Here, a fabric and yarn craft store in Boston/Cambridge, not for Friends Gather Here LLC daycare in St Joseph, Missouri. The reviews cannot be used to evaluate the daycare facility.

    Unable to assess - reviews are for incorrect business
  3. 3

    2623 Mitchell Ave, St Joseph, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 49 children

    Parents praise Wyatt Park Christian Church PDO and Preschool for its welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and strong community involvement. The facility is noted for excellent children's programming, quality music programs, and numerous ministries. Parents consistently highlight the friendly environment and supportive community values.

    Friendly and welcoming atmospheretop-notch children's programmingexcellent handbell and music programsfamily environment
  4. 4
    Ashland Mothers Day Out
    4.28 score
    4.4(11)

    2711 Ashland Ave, St Joseph, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    Reviews praise Ashland Mothers Day Out for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. Parents highlight the qualified staff, family-friendly environment, and community feel. The program appears to foster a sense of belonging among families.

    friendly staffhighly qualified staffwelcoming atmospherefamily-oriented environment
  5. 5

    304 N 8th St, St Joseph, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 41 children

    The YWCA of St. Joseph is praised as a supportive organization that serves women and children in need, particularly those experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. Parents and donors consistently highlight the caring staff, welcoming environment, and comprehensive services and programs offered. The facility is recognized for treating clients with dignity and providing essential resources for rebuilding lives.

    Caring and friendly staffnon-judgmental environmentsupportive atmospherehelpful with legal assistance
  6. 6
    Bartlett Center
    4 score
    4(11)

    409 S 18th St, St Joseph, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children

    Bartlett Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the facility as a beneficial community space and highlight staff member Courtney positively. However, some reviewers express concern about facility maintenance, outdated equipment, lack of air conditioning, and the building's overall condition.

    Safe environmentbeneficial for communityattentive staffgood community building
  7. 7

    3512 S 22nd St, St Joseph, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Peter Rabbit Learning and Development Center has highly polarized reviews. Nine parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, outdoor time, and owner Julita's accommodating approach, while two parents report serious safety concerns including a dropped baby incident, poor cleanliness, pest issues, and billing disputes.

    Kind and friendly staffaccommodating ownerchildren excited to attendoutdoor playtime daily

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in St Joseph based on parent reviews

La Petite Academy INC.

4.9(20)

719 N 36th St, St Joseph, MO

La Petite Academy in St. Joseph consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong communication, structured curriculum, engaging activities, and camera access as key strengths. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic and emotional growth.

Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-teacher communicationclean facility

Friends Gather Here LLC

4.8(20)

2848 Jules St, St Joseph, MO

ERROR: The reviews provided are for Gather Here, a fabric and yarn craft store in Boston/Cambridge, not for Friends Gather Here LLC daycare in St Joseph, Missouri. The reviews cannot be used to evaluate the daycare facility.

Unable to assess - reviews are for incorrect business

Mega Flip And Learn

5(3)

5802 Corporate Dr, St Joseph, MO

Wyatt Park Christian Church Pdo And Preschool

4.5(12)

2623 Mitchell Ave, St Joseph, MO

Parents praise Wyatt Park Christian Church PDO and Preschool for its welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and strong community involvement. The facility is noted for excellent children's programming, quality music programs, and numerous ministries. Parents consistently highlight the friendly environment and supportive community values.

Friendly and welcoming atmospheretop-notch children's programmingexcellent handbell and music programs

Ashland Mothers Day Out

4.4(11)

2711 Ashland Ave, St Joseph, MO

Reviews praise Ashland Mothers Day Out for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. Parents highlight the qualified staff, family-friendly environment, and community feel. The program appears to foster a sense of belonging among families.

friendly staffhighly qualified staffwelcoming atmosphere

Midtown Head Start

5(1)

2302 Angelique St, St Joseph, MO

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Daycare Centers in St Joseph, Missouri

There are 34 daycare centers in St Joseph, Missouri. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in St Joseph, 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 St Joseph

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Interfaith Community Services INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5210 Mitchell Ave, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 279-6784
Midtown Head Start
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2302 Angelique St, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 233-8281
South 9th Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
812 Sacramento St, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 233-0206
One Step Ahead Early Learning Center L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3712 Pacific St, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 364-5437
Interfaith Community Services INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
125 Illinois Ave, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 238-4511
Mega Flip And Learn
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5802 Corporate Dr, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 232-6342
La Petite Academy INC.
Headstart Programs
4.9

La Petite Academy in St. Joseph consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong communication, structured curriculum, engaging activities, and camera access as key strengths. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic and emotional growth.

Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-teacher communicationclean facility
Address
719 N 36th St, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 364-0014
Friends Gather Here LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

ERROR: The reviews provided are for Gather Here, a fabric and yarn craft store in Boston/Cambridge, not for Friends Gather Here LLC daycare in St Joseph, Missouri. The reviews cannot be used to evaluate the daycare facility.

Unable to assess - reviews are for incorrect business
Address
2848 Jules St, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 233-7874
Wyatt Park Christian Church Pdo And Preschool
Church Daycare
4.5

Parents praise Wyatt Park Christian Church PDO and Preschool for its welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and strong community involvement. The facility is noted for excellent children's programming, quality music programs, and numerous ministries. Parents consistently highlight the friendly environment and supportive community values.

Friendly and welcoming atmospheretop-notch children's programmingexcellent handbell and music programs
Address
2623 Mitchell Ave, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 232-2883
Ashland Mothers Day Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews praise Ashland Mothers Day Out for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. Parents highlight the qualified staff, family-friendly environment, and community feel. The program appears to foster a sense of belonging among families.

friendly staffhighly qualified staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
2711 Ashland Ave, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 279-7419
Young Womens Christian Association Of St. Joseph Missouri
Headstart Programs
4.1

The YWCA of St. Joseph is praised as a supportive organization that serves women and children in need, particularly those experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. Parents and donors consistently highlight the caring staff, welcoming environment, and comprehensive services and programs offered. The facility is recognized for treating clients with dignity and providing essential resources for rebuilding lives.

Caring and friendly staffnon-judgmental environmentsupportive atmosphere
Address
304 N 8th St, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 232-4481
2 By 2 Preschool & Daycare
Church Daycare
4
Address
2802 Renick St, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 232-3677
Bartlett Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Bartlett Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the facility as a beneficial community space and highlight staff member Courtney positively. However, some reviewers express concern about facility maintenance, outdated equipment, lack of air conditioning, and the building's overall condition.

Safe environmentbeneficial for communityattentive staff
Address
409 S 18th St, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 364-6393
Room 2 Bloom Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
3501 Gene Field Rd, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 273-0138
Peter Rabbit Learning And Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Peter Rabbit Learning and Development Center has highly polarized reviews. Nine parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, outdoor time, and owner Julita's accommodating approach, while two parents report serious safety concerns including a dropped baby incident, poor cleanliness, pest issues, and billing disputes.

Kind and friendly staffaccommodating ownerchildren excited to attend
Address
3512 S 22nd St, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 676-8283
South 36th Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.2
Address
3005 S 36th Pl, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 279-0129
Kindercare Learning Centers LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare St. Joseph as a clean, safe, and well-structured learning environment with caring staff. Children show measurable developmental progress, and parents appreciate the transparent daily communication through the app. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings with no significant complaints.

Clean and secure facilitystructured curriculum and learning activitiesdaily photo/app updates
Address
3107 Cook Rd, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 364-5685
Hosea Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
6408 Gordon St, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 238-3096
The Young Men'S Christian Association Of St. Joseph Missouri
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4525 Downs Dr, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 271-4462
North Side Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1601 Main, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 233-8037
Children First School
Headstart Programs
Address
304 N 8th St, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 232-0553
The Young Men'S Christian Association Of St. Joseph Missouri
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4701 Schoolside Ln, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 390-3138
The Young Men'S Christian Association Of St. Joseph Missouri
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2610 Blackwell Rd, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 671-4320
The Young Men'S Christian Association Of St. Joseph Missouri
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
509 Thompson Ave, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 671-4210
The Young Men'S Christian Association Of St. Joseph Missouri
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2900 Duncan St, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 671-4310
The Young Men'S Christian Association Of St Joseph Missouri
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3312 Beck Rd, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 671-4100
The Young Men'S Christian Association Of St. Joseph Missouri
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2602 Gene Field Rd, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 233-9622
The Young Men'S Christian Association Of St Joseph Missouri
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2812 Saint Joseph Ave, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 233-9622
The Young Men'S Christian Association Of St. Joseph Missouri
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3923 Pickett Rd, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 671-4330
Oak Ridge Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1226 Angelique St, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 232-8803

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Frequently asked questions

There are 34 all daycares in St Joseph, Missouri. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in St Joseph, 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
St Joseph offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 20 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 8 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 St Joseph for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in St Joseph 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.