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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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Rising Sun Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Rising Sun Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-oriented facility with dedicated staff. Parents highlight excellent teacher-child relationships, child development support, and a welcoming atmosphere. The center is noted for affordability, subsidy acceptance, and staff benefits like in-house massage therapy and breastfeeding accommodations.

Caring and attentive staffpositive child development and learning outcomesfamily atmosphere
Address
1170 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 997-9030
Lullabies And Laughter Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Lullabies and Laughter receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise cleanliness, engaging activities, educational focus, and parent communication, while negative reviews cite poor staff communication, inconsistent discipline practices, and alleged inappropriate handling of children.

Clean and organized facilityengaging educational activitiesfocus on social development and confidence-building
Address
9901 Locust St, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 982-9829
Joy & Gladness Children Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Joy & Gladness Children's Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the facility's nurturing, Christian-based environment and educational quality. Parents highlight the owner/director LaKaisha's genuine compassion, professional staff, and commitment to child development, along with the center's cleanliness and community resource support. The daycare is described as a safe, loving space where working parents can feel confident their children are well cared for.

Owner/director's compassion and professionalismnurturing and educational environmentChristian values
Address
511 E Mccarty St, Jefferson City, MO
Phone
(314) 203-6374
High Hill Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
6700 Liberty Rd, Jefferson City, MO
Phone
(573) 556-5520
South Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise the staff at SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY for their compassion, patience, and kindness toward clients. The facility is recognized for providing valuable community assistance programs including heating/cooling support and weatherization. Staff members are noted for making families in need feel respected and supported.

Compassionate and patient stafffriendly atmospherehelpful and kind attitudes
Address
63 N Herren Ave, Ellsinore, MO
Phone
(573) 322-0099
First Baptist Church Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.5

First Baptist Church Child Care Center in Eldon, Missouri receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 average rating. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, clean facilities, and friendly congregation, though most reviews reflect experiences as a church venue rather than specifically as a childcare center.

welcoming environmentclean facilitiesfriendly staff and congregation
Address
209 S Aurora St, Eldon, MO
Phone
(573) 392-3155
Cabool Second Baptist Daycare
Church Daycare
4.5

Cabool Second Baptist Daycare has overwhelmingly positive reviews with a 4.5/5 rating. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality care for children. One reviewer expressed disappointment with the church community's lack of personal connection despite regular attendance and volunteering.

Welcoming environmentfriendly and caring staffchildren enjoy attending
Address
13475 Industrial Rd, Cabool, MO
Phone
(417) 962-3608
St Lucas Preschool
Church Daycare
4.5

St. Lucas Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with children reportedly loving attending and parents praising the teachers and school quality. The facility is part of a larger religious campus that includes a church and cemetery. Most reviews highlight the welcoming, mission-focused environment.

Teachers described as awesomechildren love attending schoolbeautiful facilities
Address
11735 Denny Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 884-6126
Stepping Stones Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews are mixed in relevance to the daycare facility. Two reviews specifically mention Stepping Stones Academy's Summer Adventure Camp and year-round preschool program, praising educational quality, frequent field trips, nurturing staff, and on-site kitchen. However, most reviews appear to be for Solid Rock Church rather than the daycare center.

Educational curriculum (countrieshabitatsweather)
Address
899 Gravois Rd, Fenton, MO
Phone
(636) 343-0340
Third Presbyterian Preschool
Church Daycare
4.5

The reviews provided are for Third Presbyterian Church, not the preschool program. Reviews praise the welcoming community, Pastor Cedric Portis's clear biblical teaching, friendly congregation, and family-oriented atmosphere. No specific feedback about the daycare/preschool services is available.

Welcoming and inclusive communityClear biblical instructionFamily-friendly environment
Address
9990 Lewis And Clark Blvd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 868-9600
Mission: St. Louis
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Mission St. Louis appears to be a community resource center rather than a traditional daycare, offering job training, home repair assistance, and community programs. All reviews are highly positive, praising the organization's professionalism, kindness, and comprehensive support services. Staff members are consistently described as caring, responsive, and helpful.

Professional and welcoming staffQuick response timesFree programs available
Address
3740 Marine Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 533-0975
Christ Early Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
14506 E 39th St, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 461-3393
St Lukes Preschool
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
2761 Telegraph Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 892-0002
Eagle'S Nest Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Eagle's Nest Childcare Center receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the safe environment, caring staff, reasonable prices, and positive experiences. However, two parents report serious concerns including inconsistent staff behavior, lack of communication about behavioral issues, inadequate supervision, and poor hygiene practices.

Safe and secure environmentkind and caring staffkid-friendly atmosphere
Address
6735-6741 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 878-3688
Kidz Biz INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kidz Biz Inc. receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the facility as an academically rigorous learning environment with exceptionally caring and dedicated staff. Parents report significant child development gains, strong teacher-parent communication, and a family-oriented atmosphere. The center is recognized for preparing children well for kindergarten and beyond.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong academic curriculumchild emotional and academic growth
Address
7118 N Hanley Rd, Hazelwood, MO
Phone
(314) 989-9067
Developmental Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Developmental Learning Center in Springfield receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the preschool and kindergarten programs, small class sizes, and caring staff. However, one parent reported a negative experience involving social exclusion and inadequate staff intervention. The center appears to have a religious or faith-based component that may be relevant to prospective families.

Small class sizesstrong academicswhole child development focus
Address
2020 E Battlefield, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 883-7118
Living Word
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Note: The reviews provided are for Living Word Church, not the Living Word daycare center in Wildwood, Missouri. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize. The Google rating of 4.5/5 reflects zero daycare reviews.

None - reviews are for the church facilitynot the daycare
Address
17315 Manchester Rd, Wildwood, MO
Phone
(636) 821-2800
The Solid Rock Preschool & Mdo
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Unable to provide daycare review summary. The reviews provided are for First Baptist Church Wentzville, not THE SOLID ROCK PRESCHOOL & MDO. No actual daycare parent reviews are available to analyze.

None mentioned
Address
653 Luetkenhaus Blvd, Wentzville, MO
Phone
(636) 327-8696
K.I.D.Z. INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
905 Henley Dr, Pleasant Hill, MO
Phone
(816) 987-2074
Englewood Ministries Preschool Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

All reviews are 5/5 stars and focus on the church experience at Englewood Ministries rather than the preschool daycare program. Parents praise the welcoming community, spiritual atmosphere, and sense of belonging.

Welcoming congregationstrong spiritual presencesense of community and belonging
Address
10628 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 254-8313
Kiddie City LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Kiddie City LLC for its clean, fun environment and attentive staff who genuinely care about children's well-being. The facility offers organized curriculum, birthday party services, and preschool/after-school programs, with parents noting their children are happy, engaged, and learning.

Clean facilitycaring and knowledgeable stafforganized curriculum
Address
509 Dairy St, Monett, MO
Phone
(417) 635-2029
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
Fbc Prek
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. Based on available information, FBC PREK in Warrensburg is listed as a center-based preschool, but the submitted reviews discuss church services and worship experiences rather than childcare quality or operations.

Welcoming atmospherefriendly staffclean and organized facilities
Address
1302 S Maguire St, Warrensburg, MO
Phone
(660) 747-9186
South Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4.5

South Central Missouri Community Action Agency's Head Start program receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Reviews praise the compassionate, patient staff and their commitment to helping families in need. The center is noted for providing various support services including heating/cooling assistance and weatherization.

Friendly and compassionate staffpatient and focused employeeshelpful community assistance programs
Address
9348 Highway 51, Broseley, MO
Phone
(573) 328-4141
South Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4.5

Parents consistently praise the staff at South Central Missouri Community Action Agency for their compassionate, patient, and helpful approach with clients. The organization 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 frequently mentioned as kind, friendly, and dedicated.

Compassionate staffPatient and focused employeesHelpful and kind attitudes
Address
1150 Herschel Bess Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO
Phone
(573) 778-9411
Missouri Southern State University
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

These reviews do not pertain to a daycare facility. The reviews are for Missouri Southern State University, a 4-year university in Joplin. The reviews discuss university academics, campus facilities, and student experiences rather than childcare services.

None mentioned - reviews are not applicable to daycare services
Address
3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO
Phone
(417) 625-9360
Stepping Stones Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Stepping Stones Child Care Center in Rolla, Missouri receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents consistently report that staff members are caring, loving, and attentive, with children enjoying attending and forming strong relationships with teachers. The director is noted for being responsive and going above and beyond to communicate with families about their children's progress.

caring and loving staffchildren enjoy attendingresponsive director
Address
814 B Highway O, Rolla, MO
Phone
(573) 364-1790
Christ Memorial Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.5

Christ Memorial Child Care Center receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and their children's genuine enjoyment of attending. Multiple long-term families recommend the center as a safe, nurturing environment where children are well-loved.

Clean and safe facilitycaring and patient staffresponsive communication
Address
5250 S Lindbergh Blvd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 631-0992
North Central Missouri College
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
210 W John St, Brookfield, MO
Phone
(660) 258-7035
Economic Security Corporation Of Southwest Area
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
706 Orchard St, Carthage, MO
Phone
(417) 359-8870

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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.