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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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Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation
Headstart Programs
4.6

Parents consistently praise Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation for its compassionate and helpful staff who provide support during emergencies and difficult times. The Head Start program is noted for offering assistance beyond childcare, including help with household items, clothing, and toys for families in need.

Kind and friendly staffhelpful and knowledgeable employeeswelcoming atmosphere
Address
22601 Main St, Reeds Spring, MO
Phone
(417) 272-1002
Summit Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Summit Kids Academy receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff care, outdoor learning environment, and strong communication. Parents report children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially. Leadership, particularly Director Kennita, is frequently commended for creating a warm, nurturing, and child-centered culture.

Caring and patient staffoutdoor classrooms and nature-based learningdaily photo updates through parent portal
Address
3381 Nw Chipman Rd, Lees Summit, MO
Phone
(816) 524-4966
Perpetual Life Church Daycare
Church Daycare
4.6

Parents consistently praise Perpetual Life Church Daycare for its loving, faith-based environment and strong community support. Reviews highlight the caring staff, biblical teaching, and welcoming atmosphere for both children and families. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings, expressing satisfaction with how well the facility cares for their children.

biblically sound teachingloving environmentsupportive community
Address
1400 Park Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 588-9921
Ixl Academy Preschool & After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than the daycare center IXL Academy Preschool & After School Program. The reviews praise the church's community, pastor, worship services, and welcoming atmosphere, but do not contain information about the daycare's operations, staff, or child care quality.

Welcoming communitycaring membersstrong leadership
Address
444 Beeman St, Sullivan, MO
Phone
(573) 468-8044
Hassell Ivy League LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
10 Sports Complex Rd, Park Hills, MO
Phone
(573) 327-9366
Little Angels Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Angels Early Childhood Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and quality of care and education. Parents report their children adjust well and thrive at the facility. One concern raised involves frequent closures that create scheduling challenges for working parents outside the Blue Springs school district.

Welcoming atmospherechildren's safety prioritizedeffective emergency response procedures
Address
4500 Little Blue Pkwy, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 229-9335
All Aboard Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
201 Rutz Subdivision Rd, Cuba, MO
Phone
(573) 677-2252
Economic Security Corporation Of Southwest Area
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
1810 Baker Blvd, Carthage, MO
Phone
(417) 359-8870
Mexico Area Family Ymca INC.
Church Daycare
4.5

Mexico Area Family YMCA receives consistently high praise from members. Reviews highlight excellent facilities, friendly staff, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Members appreciate the variety of amenities and classes available to families.

clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffindoor pool
Address
307 W Jackson, Mexico, MO
Phone
(573) 582-0684
Kid'S Kingdom INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Kid's Kingdom for its caring, skilled staff and welcoming environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the facility's cleanliness, educational curriculum, strong communication, and how children thrive emotionally and developmentally at the center. Several families specifically mention staff flexibility in accommodating transitions and special needs.

Caring and professional staffclean and organized facilitystrong communication with parents
Address
6968 N Broadway St, Gladstone, MO
Phone
(816) 436-9800
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Of Kansas City
Church Daycare
4.5

Holy Cross Lutheran Church's early childhood center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising attentive staff, quality programming, and welcoming atmosphere. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving alleged employee theft of tuition and subsequent removal of their child without consequences.

Attentive administrators and teacherstop quality educationwelcoming and nice staff
Address
2003 Ne Englewood Rd, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 452-9113
The Stone Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
1012 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 461-0150
Hilltop Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Parents consistently praise Hilltop Child Development Center as an excellent, caring facility with highly professional and nurturing staff. The center offers developmentally appropriate curriculum, diverse activities including music sessions, and a safe, welcoming environment where children are happy and well-prepared for kindergarten. Director Julie is credited with creating a program that supports families holistically through community partnerships, resource access, and individualized care.

Warm and professional staffsafe and clean environmentvariety of age-appropriate activities
Address
6155 W Florissant Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 389-1001
Northside Youth And Senior Service Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Northside Youth and Senior Service Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising its services for seniors and noting friendly, helpful staff and clean facilities. However, one reviewer expressed disappointment about the lack of activities for children at this facility.

friendly and helpful staffclean facilitycritical services for seniors
Address
1224 S 14th St, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 723-3069
Wellington-Napoleon R-Ix School District
Before or After School Daycare
4.5
Address
800 131 Hwy, Wellington, MO
Phone
(816) 240-2621
North Central Missouri College
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
501 W Samuel St, Hamilton, MO
Phone
(816) 583-2705
Springing Up Child Development Center (Cdc)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
501 Johnston Pkwy, Raymore, MO
Phone
(816) 318-1111
A To Z Kids L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
812 S Benton Ave, St Charles, MO
Phone
(636) 947-4848
Archie Rv School District
Before or After School Daycare
4.5
Address
302 W State Route A, Archie, MO
Phone
(816) 293-5339
Northwest Missouri State University
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Note: Reviews appear to be for Northwest Missouri State University, a college, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the beautiful campus, supportive community, quality education, and career preparation. Parents express confidence in the institution and report positive personal experiences.

Beautiful campusclean facilitieshelpful and kind staff
Address
800 University Dr, Maryville, MO
Phone
(660) 562-1542
Creative Mindz Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
11850 W Florissant Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 831-4000
Sappington Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Sappington Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, welcoming staff and positive developmental impact on their children. Parents report that children are excited to attend, showing improvements in confidence, independence, and communication skills. The facility offers amenities like an in-ground pool with swim lessons and summer camp activities, at affordable prices.

Patient and caring teachersexcellent communication with parentschildren eager to attend
Address
9915 Emil St, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 843-4971
Patterson Schools Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Patterson Schools receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff described as caring, loving, and supportive of both children's development and family needs. The facility offers a strong educational curriculum, engaging activities, flexible hours, and competitive pricing. One parent expressed frustration with the lack of a waitlist system for advance enrollment planning.

Caring and loving staffstrong educational curriculumcreative growth and development activities
Address
2019 N 3rd, St Charles, MO
Phone
(636) 940-1946
Little Learners Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Learners Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff care, strong leadership under Director Jenn, and a structured educational curriculum. Parents emphasize low teacher turnover, reasonable pricing, excellent communication through daily updates, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple families have sent multiple children to the center and recommend it highly.

Caring and stable staff with minimal turnov
Address
5935 S Highway 94, Weldon Spring, MO
Phone
(636) 926-9881
Missouri Valley Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4.5

Parents generally praise the staff as nice and helpful, with the center making efforts to meet family needs. Some reviewers note that staff attitudes can be inconsistent depending on the day.

Nice staffaccommodating to family needshelpful
Address
1498 Lexington, Marshall, MO
Phone
(660) 886-9980
Hartville R-II School District
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1 Eagle Landing Parkway, Hartville, MO
Phone
(417) 741-7700
Ozark Action INC.
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
604 W Commercial, Mansfield, MO
Phone
(417) 924-8421
North Central Missouri College
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
701 S 18th St, Unionville, MO
Phone
(660) 947-3526
Randolph Area Young Men'S Christian Association
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews praise the Randolph Area YMCA as a well-maintained facility with friendly, helpful staff and affordable membership options. Parents appreciate the free childcare room available during evening hours, allowing them to work out while their children are supervised. The facility offers diverse programming including fitness classes, swimming, and youth activities.

Free childcare room availablefriendly and attentive staffclean facilities
Address
1000 Kwix Rd, Moberly, MO
Phone
(660) 263-3600
North Central Missouri College
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
418 Mack St, Chillicothe, MO
Phone
(660) 646-0083

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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.