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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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Northeast Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4.4

Parents consistently praise the staff at this HEAD START program for being exceptionally friendly, polite, and helpful. The organization provides assistance to qualifying families and connects them with additional services. One reviewer noted slow decision-making on eligibility determinations.

Friendly and polite staffhelpful and supportivegoes out of their way to assist families
Address
1011 Jamison, Kirksville, MO
Phone
(660) 665-7780
Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation for being helpful and supportive to families in need. The center is recognized for its community impact and assistance. One parent noted a scheduling issue with staff availability.

Helpful staffcommunity supportresponsive to families in need
Address
25925 Spear Street Hwy N, Bell City, MO
Phone
(573) 733-4244
Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation
Headstart Programs
4.4

Parents praise Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation for being helpful and supportive to working families in need. The center is recognized for making a positive community impact and providing assistance when needed. One parent noted a scheduling issue with staff availability.

helpful staffcommunity supportaccessible assistance for working families
Address
1124 N Outer Rd, Dexter, MO
Phone
(573) 624-8876
Economic Security Corporation Of Southwest Area
Headstart Programs
4.4

Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area in Joplin is a Head Start nonprofit organization that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the organization's comprehensive assistance services including housing, utilities, and weatherization help, as well as the compassionate and efficient staff members.

caring and dedicated staffhelpful and responsive servicecomprehensive assistance programs
Address
520 S School Ave, Joplin, MO
Phone
(417) 952-2070
Economic Security Corporation Of Southwest Area
Headstart Programs
4.4

Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area is a HEAD START nonprofit organization in Joplin, Missouri that receives consistently high praise from clients. Parents and community members highlight exceptional staff, comprehensive assistance services including housing and utility help, and a genuinely caring approach to supporting vulnerable populations.

Excellent and caring staff (especially praised individuals GenevaStephanieBrian
Address
1102 Illinois Ave, Joplin, MO
Phone
(417) 553-3530
Economic Security Corporation Of Southwest Area
Headstart Programs
4.4

Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area in Joplin is a HEAD START nonprofit organization that receives consistently high praise from clients. Parents and community members highlight exceptional staff compassion, efficient service delivery, and comprehensive assistance with housing, utilities, and weatherization. The organization is described as genuinely caring about client well-being and going above and beyond expectations.

Caring and compassionate staffhelpful and professional serviceefficient processing
Address
1200 N Main, Joplin, MO
Phone
(417) 781-0352
Ashland Children'S Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Ashland Children's Garden receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising teacher relationships, communication, and child development outcomes. One negative review raised safety concerns and criticized staff professionalism, though this represents a single dissenting opinion among five reviews.

Caring and professional teacherspositive teacher-child relationshipseffective daily communication via app
Address
605 N Henry Clay Blvd, Ashland, MO
Phone
(573) 657-0301
Brown'S Christian Academy & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Brown's Christian Academy & Preschool receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, Christian environment, and developmental progress of children. However, two recent reviews contain serious allegations of verbal abuse, physical punishment, and neglectful practices that contradict the majority of testimonials.

Patient and caring staffChristian-based valuesstrong child development and learning outcomes
Address
22 E 32nd St, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 561-2809
Northeast Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4.4

Parents consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff at this HEAD START program. The organization provides community assistance services and goes out of their way to help families find additional resources. Staff are described as polite, welcoming, and willing to assist those in need.

Friendly staffhelpful servicepolite demeanor
Address
238 N Johnson, Memphis, MO
Phone
(660) 465-2514
Clever Kids Pre-School & Childcare Center L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Clever Kids Pre-School & Childcare Center has received mixed reviews. Most parents praise the new ownership and recent improvements, noting friendly staff, cleanliness, and good care. However, one reviewer raised serious concerns about facility security, staff responsiveness, and professionalism.

New ownership and improvementsfriendly and helpful staffclean facility
Address
412 N Public Ave, Clever, MO
Phone
(417) 743-0033
Clever Rv School District
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise Clever RV School District as a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility with improving amenities and growing extracurricular offerings. The school has expanded significantly over the years and is viewed favorably compared to other schools in the area.

Safe environmentclean facilitiesnice appearance
Address
103 S Public Ave, Clever, MO
Phone
(417) 743-4810
Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation
Headstart Programs
4.4

Parents consistently praise Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation for being helpful and supportive to families in need. The facility is noted for assisting working families and making a positive community impact. One parent mentioned a staffing issue related to appointment scheduling.

helpful staffcommunity supportassists working families
Address
115 S West St, Sikeston, MO
Phone
(573) 471-8320
Little Learner'S Preschool O'Fallon Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Little Learners Preschool O'Fallon for exceptional leadership, particularly the director Shayla, and highly attentive, experienced staff who provide individualized care. The center is noted for strong staff retention, professional environment, and genuine commitment to both children's learning and family satisfaction.

Exceptional director leadershipexperienced and nurturing staffstrong staff retention
Address
3451 Pheasant Meadow Dr, O Fallon, MO
Phone
(636) 379-0092
St. Stephen Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
4.4

St. Stephen Christian Preschool in Troy, Missouri is a religious facility with a 4.4/5 Google rating. Reviews highlight the welcoming and nurturing community atmosphere, though most reviews reflect experiences at church events and services rather than preschool operations specifically.

Friendly and welcoming staffcaring communitynice pastor
Address
101 St Stephen Ln, Troy, MO
Phone
(636) 528-4148
St. John'S Parents' Day Out
Church Daycare
4.4

This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews focus on the sanctuary, staff, and services rather than childcare. The Google rating of 4.4/5 is based on reviews that are predominantly positive about the facility itself.

Beautiful sanctuary and architecturefriendly and nice staffexcellent pastor
Address
6900 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 523-6792
Westside Christian Academy
Church Daycare
4.4

Note: Reviews are for Westside Baptist Church, not a daycare facility. Parents praise the church community, pastoral leadership, and welcoming atmosphere. The facility offers multiple service times and youth/sports activities.

Strong pastoral leadershipwelcoming and friendly congregationsound biblical teaching
Address
801 Historic 66 West, Waynesville, MO
Phone
(573) 774-2015
The Growing Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
703 Main St, Moscow Mills, MO
Phone
(636) 356-4646
North Cross Early Childhood Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1321 Ne Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 452-0443
Economic Security Corporation Of Southwest Area
Headstart Programs
4.4

Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area is a Head Start nonprofit organization that serves families in the Joplin, Missouri area. Parents consistently praise the organization for going above and beyond in providing assistance with housing, utilities, repairs, and weatherization services. Staff members are highlighted for their genuine care, professionalism, and efficiency in helping community members.

Caring and compassionate staffhelpful and efficient serviceassistance with housing and utility support
Address
719 N Main St, South West City, MO
Phone
(417) 762-3456
Above And Beyond Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Above and Beyond Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current parents, with children consistently excited to attend and showing strong developmental progress. Parents praise the caring, professional staff and owner for creating a home-like, safe environment with individualized attention and a solid curriculum. Two older negative reviews cite concerns about food quality, lack of engagement, and unprofessionalism, though these may not reflect current operations.

caring and professional staffchildren excited to attendindividualized attention
Address
967 Forder Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 487-9501
Economic Security Corporation Of Southwest Area
Headstart Programs
4.4

Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area is a HEAD START nonprofit organization in Joplin, Missouri that receives consistently high praise from clients. Parents and service users highlight exceptional staff members, comprehensive assistance programs (housing, utilities, repairs), and genuine care for community members. The organization is noted for efficiency, professionalism, and going above and beyond to help those in need.

Caring and dedicated staffhelpful and professional servicecomprehensive assistance programs (housing
Address
4230 W Richard Joseph Blvd, Joplin, MO
Phone
(417) 781-5728
Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation
Headstart Programs
4.4

Parents praise Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation for being helpful and community-focused. The facility is described as supportive when families need assistance. One reviewer noted a staffing concern regarding appointment availability.

Helpful staffcommunity supportassistance for families in need
Address
310 S Pemiscot St, Hayti, MO
Phone
(573) 359-6400
Economic Security Corporation Of Southwest Area
Headstart Programs
4.4

Economic Security Corporation receives consistent 5-star ratings from community members who praise the organization's genuine care and support. Reviewers highlight helpful staff, efficient services, and assistance with housing, utilities, and repairs. The organization is described as a valuable community resource that goes above and beyond expectations.

Caring and dedicated staffHelpful and efficient serviceProfessional operations
Address
4230 S Richard Joseph Blvd W, Joplin, MO
Phone
(417) 781-1179
Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.4

Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool receives consistently high ratings (4.4/5) with parents praising the welcoming community, meaningful liturgical services, and faithful scriptural teaching. The majority of reviews highlight the warm atmosphere and quality pastoral leadership. One dissenting review expresses concern about the pastor's traditional theological direction.

welcoming communityrich and meaningful liturgyfaithful scriptural teaching
Address
104 E Butterfield Trl, Cole Camp, MO
Phone
(660) 668-2364
Living Lord Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
4.4

Living Lord Lutheran Preschool is a religious facility in Lake St. Louis with mixed experiences. Most reviewers praise the staff and welcoming community, though one parent reported serious concerns about staff responsiveness to bullying and subsequent physical altercation involving their child.

welcoming staff and communityreligious education and values-based environmentcaring people
Address
500 Cedar Circle Dr, Lake St Louis, MO
Phone
(636) 327-7729
First Baptist Church Of St Peters Preschool
Church Daycare
4.4
Address
3533 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, St Peters, MO
Phone
(636) 397-3405
Kids Zone
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kids Zone in Potosi, Missouri is a church-based daycare with mixed reviews. While some parents praise the friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere, serious concerns have been raised about child custody issues, health and sanitation standards, and communication practices.

Friendly staffwelcoming communitygood service
Address
402 N Missouri St, Potosi, MO
Phone
(573) 438-5437
Ashland Mothers Day Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews praise Ashland Mothers Day Out for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. Parents highlight the qualified staff, family-friendly environment, and community feel. The program appears to foster a sense of belonging among families.

friendly staffhighly qualified staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
2711 Ashland Ave, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 279-7419
Willow Woods Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Willow Woods receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the attentive and loving staff, affordable pricing, and strong sense of community. However, one parent reported a serious safety concern involving a failure to communicate a child's peanut allergy to new teachers, resulting in an allergic reaction.

Attentive and caring staffaffordable pricingfun activities
Address
110 Archibald St, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 753-5540
Dardenne Presbyterian Church Mdo & Preschool
Church Daycare
4.4

Parents praise Dardenne Presbyterian Church MDO & Preschool as a welcoming, family-oriented facility with excellent staff and classrooms. The pre-K program is highlighted as a hidden gem with caring teachers, and the broader church community is described as warm, friendly, and inclusive with strong fellowship and a rich 200-year history.

Excellent facility and classroomsfriendly and caring staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
7400 S Outer 364, Dardenne Prairie, MO
Phone
(636) 561-4347

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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.