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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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Teach Me Kidz Academy Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
5800 W Florissant Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 499-8727
A Better Choice Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

A Better Choice Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and skilled teaching staff led by director Hilary Graves. Parents consistently highlight strong academic preparation for kindergarten alongside emphasis on social-emotional development, with many families enrolling multiple children and recommending the school to others.

Experienced and caring teacherswarm welcoming environmentstrong academic curriculum
Address
8 Se 5th St, Lees Summit, MO
Phone
(816) 246-6562
Kids First Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

ERROR: The reviews provided are for Summit Park Church, a religious institution in Lee's Summit, Missouri, not for Kids First Learning Center daycare. The reviews cannot be accurately summarized for a daycare facility as they describe church services, worship experiences, and spiritual community rather than childcare services.

Unable to assess - reviews are for wrong facility
Address
425 Sw Oldham Pkwy, Lees Summit, MO
Phone
(816) 724-8537
Step By Step Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Step by Step Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the home-like atmosphere despite being a center-based facility. Parents highlight the caring, personable staff, age-appropriate curriculum, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and developmental focus that goes beyond basic childcare.

Welcoming and accommodating staffhome-like environmentwell-designed curriculum
Address
5285 Highway N, Ste 107, Cottleville, MO
Phone
(314) 609-9115
End Of The Rainbow Southwest
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

End of the Rainbow Southwest receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the welcoming, caring staff and directors (Shane and Nikki) for creating a family-like environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and developing well academically and socially, with many expressing they would never leave if not for relocation.

Caring and welcoming staffstrong leadership (Shane and Nikki)family-like atmosphere
Address
5855 Scott Blvd, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 356-1984
Holy Trinity Child Care & Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.8
Address
1502 S Outer Rd, St Clair, MO
Phone
(636) 629-6337
Living Word Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Note: The reviews provided are for Living Word Church, not their daycare program. Reviews consistently praise the church's pastoral leadership, spiritual environment, and community programs. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and activities for all age groups.

Caring and welcoming leadershipstrong biblical teachingprograms for all ages
Address
50 Hopeway, Branson West, MO
Phone
(417) 272-1959
Divine Holiness Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviews for Divine Holiness Child Care Center are uniformly positive with a 5/5 rating across all submissions. However, the available reviews appear to reference the facility as a church rather than specifically addressing daycare services and child care quality.

Positive atmospherelong-term community engagementwelcoming environment
Address
1109 E 18th St, Caruthersville, MO
Phone
(573) 333-4099
Stm Christian Daycare/Preschool Academy
Church Daycare
4.8

STM Christian Daycare/Preschool Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as the best daycare in town. Parents highlight the family-like treatment, clean facility, quality meals, educational growth, affordable pricing, and welcoming staff. The facility is noted as the only provider offering Pre-K education in the area.

family-like treatmentclean facilityquality meals and snacks
Address
577 Old Rt 66, St Robert, MO
Phone
(573) 336-2168
Second Presbyterian Eclc
Church Daycare
4.8

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Second Presbyterian Church rather than its ECLC (Early Learning and Care Center) program. Reviews praise the church community as welcoming, inclusive, and spiritually enriching with thoughtful leadership and relevant messaging.

Welcoming and inclusive atmospherestrong leadershipthoughtful sermons
Address
318 E 55th St, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 363-1300
Chandler Baptist Church Parents Day Out
Church Daycare
4.8

Chandler Baptist Church Parents Day Out in Liberty, Missouri receives consistently positive feedback with a 5.0/5 average rating. Parents praise the facility for its welcoming community, strong pastoral leadership, and quality staff. The church is recognized for both its daycare services and broader community involvement through charitable programs.

Fantastic staffwonderful accommodationsgreat pastor
Address
11401 Highway 33, Liberty, MO
Phone
(816) 781-2011
New Life Assembly Of God
Church Daycare
4.8

New Life Assembly of God is a religious facility in Oak Grove, Missouri with a 4.8/5 Google rating based on 10 reviews. Parents consistently praise the welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere, strong pastoral leadership, and child-focused programming. Reviewers highlight the sense of community, quality of sermons, and inclusive environment as key strengths.

Welcoming and non-judgmental atmospherestrong pastoral leadership (Pastor Todd)family-oriented community
Address
801 Sw 1st St, Oak Grove, MO
Phone
(816) 690-9043
A Good Start INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

A Good Start Inc is a family-owned preschool in Columbia, Missouri with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the staff for being loving yet firm, providing strong academic preparation that leaves children ahead for kindergarten, and creating a safe, welcoming environment where children thrive developmentally and socially.

Caring and loving staffstrong academic curriculumexcellent kindergarten readiness preparation
Address
101 N Grace Ln, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 234-1637
First Impressions Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

First Impressions Preschool is located within a church community that parents describe as warm, welcoming, and family-friendly. Parents praise the preschool program specifically and appreciate the accessible facilities and church community approach. The facility appears to offer a faith-based environment with positive experiences across multiple families.

warm and welcoming staffaccessible facilitiesgood preschool program
Address
12995 Tesson Ferry Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 843-5558
Kidstreet Daycare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The reviews provided appear to be for a church (Twin Rivers/similar establishment) rather than KIDSTREET DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER. However, based on the one relevant mention, the early childhood development center is praised for friendly and caring staff. No substantive daycare reviews are available to assess the facility's actual childcare services.

Friendly staff in children's centerwelcoming atmospherededicated childcare staff
Address
10575 Tesson Ferry Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 729-9989
Salvation Army Maplewood Corps Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise this Salvation Army facility in Maplewood, Missouri with perfect 5-star ratings. Reviews highlight the quality of staff, convenient drop-off service, and welcoming atmosphere for worship and fellowship.

Great pastorsconvenient drop-off servicesweet staff
Address
7701 Rannells Ave, Maplewood, MO
Phone
(314) 781-5434
The Mini School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
315 Graham Rd, Florissant, MO
Phone
(314) 921-6464
Building Blocks Early Childhood Center And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Building Blocks Early Childhood Center receives consistently high praise from parents. The Toddler One class is noted as excellent with structured activities, low student-teacher ratios (around 4:1), and dedicated staff. Parents appreciate the clean, organized classrooms, flexible attendance options, and welcoming community environment.

Excellent toddler program with structured sensory activities and teachinglow student-teacher ratio (4:1)clean and organized clas
Address
327 Woods Mill Rd, Manchester, MO
Phone
(636) 391-6685
University United Methodist Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

University United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback with a 4.8/5 rating. Parents praise the welcoming, inclusive environment and friendly staff, with particular appreciation for the facility's openness to diverse families and faith perspectives.

Welcoming and inclusive communityfriendly staffbeautiful facility
Address
6901 Washington Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 863-7904
King Of Kings Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

Note: Available reviews are for the church facility rather than the preschool program specifically. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and strong sense of community at King of Kings Lutheran Church.

Welcoming and friendly greeters/usherscaring pastoral staffbiblically-focused teachings
Address
1701 Ne 96th St, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 436-7680
Sunrise United Methodist Church
Church Daycare
4.7

Parents consistently praise Sunrise United Methodist Church's welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and comprehensive programs for children including preschool, youth groups, and activities like VBS and sports. Families report feeling part of a supportive faith community where both children and adults experience spiritual growth. Multiple reviewers highlight the quality of the preschool program and recommend it highly.

Welcoming staff and congregationhigh-quality preschool programactive youth programs
Address
7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd, O Fallon, MO
Phone
(636) 978-0461
Calvary Baptist Church Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.7

Parents praise Calvary Baptist Church Child Care Center for its welcoming and friendly atmosphere, strong biblical teaching, and family-oriented environment. Reviews highlight the warm church community, engaging worship services with modern elements, and quality facilities. The center appears to foster both spiritual growth and a sense of belonging among families and teens.

Welcoming and friendly staffbiblical teachingfamily-friendly environment
Address
4605 W Ely Rd, Hannibal, MO
Phone
(573) 221-1404
St. Charles Presbyterian Church Educational And Developmental Center
Church Daycare
4.7
Address
131 Gamble St, St Charles, MO
Phone
(636) 947-8778
Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church
Church Daycare
4.7

Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church's preschool program receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring teachers, and quality early childhood education. Parents highlight the community-oriented environment and note that the facility is part of a larger church with strong family support systems. One parent expressed a wish for full-week enrollment options beyond the current 2-3 day offerings.

Kind and caring teacherswelcoming community atmospherequality learning environment
Address
7600 Nw Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 584-1655
First Baptist Church Of Carl Junction
Church Daycare
4.7
Address
302 S Main St, Carl Junction, MO
Phone
(417) 649-7036
Brighton Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Brighton Learning Center in Gladstone receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and passionate staff, strong communication through the center's app, engaging learning activities, and family-oriented atmosphere. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and emotionally, with the center winning best daycare in KC for two consecutive years.

Caring and passionate staffexcellent parent-teacher communication via appstrong learning curriculum
Address
7227 N Euclid, Gladstone, MO
Phone
(816) 436-2290
Canterbury Academy At Briarcliff
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Canterbury Academy at Briarcliff receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and nurturing staff, clean facilities, strong parent-teacher communication, engaging curriculum, and supportive environment that helps children adjust and thrive.

Warm and caring staffclean facilitiesexcellent parent-teacher communication via app
Address
1701 Nw Platte Rd, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 587-2170
Bare Essentials Home Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Bare Essentials Home Care Inc has received perfect 5-star ratings with praise for its family-like atmosphere and quality care. Reviewers highlight the respectful treatment of staff and the center's commitment to serving the community since 1993. The facility is noted for friendly, professional care across generations.

Family-like environmentquality carerespectful treatment of employees
Address
3200 Wayne Ave, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 333-5868
Leaps & Bounds Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Leaps & Bounds Academy for its caring, patient staff led by director Brandy, clean facilities, and structured environment that supports child development. Children show strong emotional attachment to teachers and excitement about attending, with many families using the center for multiple years. Parents appreciate the reasonable pricing and strong communication from staff.

Caring and patient staffclean and organized classroomsstructured daily routine
Address
108 Ranson Rd, Greenwood, MO
Phone
(816) 537-0067
Parkview Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

Parkview Christian Preschool is a religious facility in Sedalia, Missouri with mostly positive reviews praising its welcoming atmosphere and incorporation of faith into education. Parents appreciate the friendly congregation and quality teachers. One serious concern was raised regarding harassment allegations involving a pastor's family member.

Welcoming and friendly environmentincorporates Christian teachings into lessonsgood teachers
Address
1405 E 16th, Sedalia, MO
Phone
(660) 826-3624

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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.