
Browse 2,331 daycare centers across Missouri. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 1,615 |
| Headstart Programs | 232 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 235 |
| Before or After School | 249 |
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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.
A few parents highlight the excellent teachers and welcoming atmosphere, describing it as a great place for children. However, one reviewer warns that the facility is understaffed and cites difficulties in obtaining timely refunds.
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.
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.
A parent highlights the school's caring staff and commitment to student success, contrasting it with larger institutions. Other feedback notes helpful and courteous staff, alongside positive experiences at specific school events like volleyball games and math relays.
Reviewers describe the center as a high-quality program with an engaged staff and low turnover, noting that children often graduate ahead of their peers. However, the facility's popularity results in significant wait times for new enrollments.
One parent highlights the center's structured academic approach, noting their child learned numbers, months, and potty training, while another warns that operating hours are incorrect and may not suit all schedules.
One parent notes that while the main gym area is very nice, the second gym was described as horrible and having a bad smell.
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.
One parent describes the facility as outstanding, noting that their children enjoy attending. Another reviewer shares that their granddaughter had a positive experience, specifically highlighting her affection for a staff member named Miss Chelsey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One parent describes the school as a place they believe in, highlighting incredible academics, wonderful teachers, and amazing students. They also note the availability of a wide range of clubs for children.
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.
Parents consistently praise Academy of Early Childhood Learning for its dedicated, compassionate staff and safe, nurturing environment. Children show measurable growth in confidence, social skills, and academic readiness. The facility offers a structured curriculum with hands-on activities and is well-organized with good parent communication.
Precious Hearts Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the family-like atmosphere, strong staff communication, quality curriculum, and child development outcomes across multiple age groups and programs.
Tiger Tots Academy receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple locations in Columbia. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff who provide both quality childcare and educational development, with children showing enthusiasm for attending. The facility is noted for strong communication with parents, reasonable pricing, and flexible hours.
Bright Start Academy Inc (O2B Kids) in Columbia, Missouri receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional teacher quality, cleanliness, effective communication, and strong child development outcomes across all age groups.
These reviews appear to be mislabeled for a daycare center. The listings are actually reviews of the University of Missouri campus, medical facilities, and academic programs rather than a childcare facility. All reviews are highly positive about the university experience.
Parents consistently praise the staff at South Central Missouri Community Action Agency for their compassionate, patient, and helpful approach. The facility is recognized for providing valuable community assistance with heating/cooling costs, weatherization, and other support services for families in need. Staff members, particularly Michelle, are highlighted as kind, friendly, and dedicated to serving clients without judgment.
South Central Missouri Community Action Agency receives consistently high marks from users praising the compassionate and patient staff. Reviews highlight the organization's community support services including assistance with heating/cooling costs, weatherization, and emergency aid. Parents and clients appreciate the helpful, non-judgmental approach staff take when assisting families in need.
Parents consistently praise the staff at South Central Missouri Community Action Agency's Head Start program for their compassion, patience, and helpfulness. The facility is recognized for providing valuable community assistance with heating, cooling costs, and weatherization services. Staff members are described as kind, friendly, and dedicated to supporting families in need.
The reviews provided do not appear to be for a daycare center. Instead, they are reviews of the University of Missouri campus, medical facilities, and academic programs. This represents a significant data mismatch with the listed facility type of 'CENTER BASED' daycare.
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