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2,331 Daycare Centers in Missouri

Browse 2,331 daycare centers across Missouri. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Missouri

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Missouri can make the decision-making process smoother.

Missouri has about 2,331 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Missouri. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Missouri

There are 2,331 daycares in Missouri: 232 headstart facilities, 249 before/after school centers, 235 religious facility daycares, and 1,615 childcare and preschool centers.

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Girls Incorporated Of St. Louis
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Girls Incorporated of St. Louis for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and comprehensive educational and recreational programs. The organization is recognized for empowering young girls through STEM opportunities, career guidance, scholarships, and character development while promoting black excellence and female leadership. Multiple reviewers highlight affordability and long-term positive impact, with some families spanning multiple generations.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and inviting staffsupportive leadership
Address
3801 Nelson Dr, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 385-8088
Karen'S Kids Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Karen's Kids for exceptional, loving care and educational activities. Reviewers report their children thrived academically and socially, with lasting memories and friendships. Staff are described as trustworthy and family-like, making parents feel confident leaving their children.

Caring and passionate staffstrong educational activitiessafe environment
Address
3857 Mc Clay Rd, St Peters, MO
Phone
(636) 928-2234
Young Women'S Christian Association Of Metropolitan St Louis Missouri
Headstart Programs
4.8
Address
4146 Garfield Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 535-9501
Step Ahead Child Care Academy INC.
Headstart Programs
4.8

Step Ahead Child Care Academy is a highly-regarded Head Start program in St. Louis with consistently excellent parent experiences. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, clean facilities, developmentally appropriate activities, and engaging programming. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and demonstrate strong developmental gains across language, social, and academic skills.

Caring and passionate staff with low turnoverclean and spacious facilitiesd
Address
4501 Hampton Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 352-2123
A Galaxy Of Stars Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the professional, caring staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight the owner's hands-on involvement, strong curriculum preparation for kindergarten, regular photo/video updates, and family-like treatment of children. The center is noted for its cleanliness, diversity and inclusion focus, reasonable pricing, and community values.

Professional and caring staffowner actively present and accessiblefamily-like treatment of children
Address
1626 Towne Dr, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 474-0715
Hawthorne Educational Services INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Hawthorne Educational Services is highly rated for providing assessment tools and intervention resources for students with behavioral and learning challenges. Reviews highlight the effectiveness of their screening assessments, intervention manuals, and educational resources used by teachers, schools, and clinics. Customers consistently praise the quality of materials, ease of ordering, and helpful customer service.

Comprehensive assessment toolsclear and practical intervention strategiesdual school and home versions available
Address
800 Gray Oak Dr, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 874-1710
End Of The Rainbow Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

End of the Rainbow CDC in Columbia receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewed parents who praise the welcoming, caring staff and strong developmental focus. Parents consistently highlight the director team (Shane and Nikki) and teachers as invested professionals who create a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Caring and welcoming staffstrong academic and social developmentclean facility
Address
2505 Old 63 South, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 442-7979
Building Blocks Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
505 E Harrison St, Republic, MO
Phone
(417) 689-0105
The Brain Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Brain Station in Crystal City receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, safe environment, and positive developmental outcomes for children of all ages. Multiple families have used the facility for extended periods and report consistently happy, healthy children.

Caring and loving staffwarm and welcoming environmentchildren show developmental progress
Address
450 Bailey Rd, Crystal City, MO
Phone
(636) 933-7355
Ozark Action INC.
Headstart Programs
4.8
Address
612 Andrews St, Alton, MO
Phone
(417) 778-6054
Los Ninos II INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Brighton Learning Center (BLC) for its caring, knowledgeable staff and developmentally appropriate curriculum across multiple locations. They highlight excellent communication through daily app updates, photos, and videos, as well as the owners' personal involvement and investment in each child's success. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and well-cared for from infancy through pre-school.

Friendly and caring staffdevelopmentally appropriate curriculumdaily app updates with photos and videos
Address
7260 Ne Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO
Phone
(816) 436-1869
Bls Early Childhood Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

BLS Early Childhood Center in Grain Valley receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, educational curriculum, and safe environment. Parents highlight strong communication, long-term staff retention, and children's visible growth and enthusiasm for attending. The facility accommodates families with extended hours and serves infants through school-age children.

Warm and caring staffexperienced teachers with long tenurestrong educational curriculum
Address
636 Nw Jefferson St, Grain Valley, MO
Phone
(816) 443-2424
Charleys Angels LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Charley's Angels LLC receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, warm staff and owners. Parents report their children make significant developmental gains in communication, socialization, and learning while feeling safe and loved. The center is noted for daily progress updates, engaging activities, cleanliness, and responsive management.

Caring and warm staffresponsive owners (Mr. & Mrs. Alexander/Ms. Oletha and Mr. Todd)daily progress reports
Address
3194 Morganford, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 577-0097
South Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4.8
Address
165 W Maple St, Ellington, MO
Phone
(573) 663-2377
South Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4.8
Address
Route 2, Box 16, Doniphan, MO
Phone
(573) 996-5059
South Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4.8
Address
145 W Maple St, Ellington, MO
Phone
(573) 785-2372
St. Martin Ucc Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

St. Martin UCC Preschool receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the professional educators, engaging curriculum, and welcoming environment. The facility is described as a warm, inclusive community that makes families feel valued.

Professional educatorsengaging curriculumwelcoming church family
Address
3229 High Ridge Blvd, High Ridge, MO
Phone
(314) 623-4026
Hand In Hand Children'S Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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.

Caring and patient staffwarm and nurturing environmentstrong curriculum and academic preparation
Address
2901 M 291 Frontage Rd, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 350-7500
Candyland Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Candyland Academy for its safe, clean environment and caring staff. The center is noted for effective communication with parents, developmental progress in children, and creating an enjoyable learning experience. Recent management changes have been viewed very positively.

Loving and caring staffclean facilityregular parent communication and updates
Address
102 Birdie Hills Rd, St Peters, MO
Phone
(636) 397-4000
Children'S Learning Center Of Camden County INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Children's Learning Center of Camden County receives universal praise from parents, particularly for their exceptional support of children with special needs, speech delays, and sensory issues. Parents consistently highlight the caring, trained teachers who build strong relationships with families and create an inclusive environment where all children thrive socially and developmentally. Current and former employees also commend the center's professional, supportive workplace

Address
88 Third St, Camdenton, MO
Phone
(573) 346-0660
Kids First
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

KIDS FIRST is a church-based daycare center in Higginsville, Missouri with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the friendly and welcoming staff, caring environment, and quality of services offered.

friendly and helpful staffwelcoming atmospherecaring environment
Address
1907 Peach St, Higginsville, MO
Phone
(660) 584-5437
Presbyterian Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

Reviews describe a welcoming faith-based community with friendly people and traditional services. Parents consistently praise the inclusive atmosphere and long-term commitment of members. All reviewers gave positive ratings with no complaints noted.

Welcoming and inclusive communityfriendly peopletraditional services
Address
324 Madison, Jefferson City, MO
Phone
(573) 636-2149
Treehouse Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Treehouse Learning Center receives universal praise from parents for its caring, family-like staff and personalized, engaging approach to early childhood education. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, cleanliness, affordability, and flexible scheduling, with children excited to attend daily.

Compassionate and dedicated staffpersonalized learning approachhands-on and engaging activities
Address
23 Tiffany Lynn Ct., Wentzville, MO
Phone
(636) 332-1055
Covenant For Life Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
7200 W Florissant, Florissant, MO
Phone
(314) 260-9055
St Thomas Holy Spirit Preschool Day Care
Church Daycare
4.8

St. Thomas Holy Spirit Preschool Day Care is a religious facility with consistently high ratings. Parents praise the welcoming community, strong faith-based curriculum, and their child's enthusiasm for attending. The facility emphasizes academic, sensory, and manual skill development alongside religious education.

Welcoming and friendly communityChrist-centered/faith-based educationchild enjoys attending
Address
3980 S Lindbergh Blvd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 843-8622
Sonshine Day Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents praise Sonshine Day Center for its strong community involvement and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews highlight the facility's beautiful setting and leadership within the local Trenton community, with particular appreciation for hosted community events.

welcoming environmentcommunity-mindedstrong leadership
Address
2421 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton, MO
Phone
(660) 359-3740
After School Tuesday
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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.

Friendly and welcoming staff and congregationquality youth programs and Bible classesreal-world applicable sermons
Address
1222 W Sunset St, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 893-6686
Lord Of Life Lutheran Preschool And Pdo
Church Daycare
4.8

Lord of Life Lutheran Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and strong educational program that balances academics with character development and faith-based values. Parents appreciate the excellent communication, daily photo updates, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is also noted for its annual holiday programs and events.

Caring and attentive staffstrong academics (math and reading)character and relationship development
Address
15750 Baxter Rd, Chesterfield, MO
Phone
(636) 532-0400
A And B Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
2705 Potomac St, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 773-8277
St Pauls Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Church Daycare
4.8
Address
760 Fleenor Rd, Cuba, MO
Phone
(573) 885-4263

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2,331 all daycares across Missouri. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Missouri are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Missouri's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Missouri, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Missouri sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Missouri vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.