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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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Youth Empowerment Zone
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2401 Thornberry Dr, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 256-1896
Tree Top Innovative Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4470 N Highway 763, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 256-8733
Ubuntu Academy Troost Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Ubuntu Academy Troost Campus receives mostly positive reviews praising its educational focus, caring staff, and child development outcomes. However, a couple of parents reported negative experiences, with one suggesting the facility has changed and recommending an alternative Montessori school instead.

Caring and hands-on staffstrong educational curriculum beyond basic childcarenoticeable child development and speech improvement
Address
4329 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 216-6199
Kidz Kabana
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Kidz Kabana for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and thrive academically and socially. The facility is noted for flexibility, affordability, and strong communication with families.

Caring and professional staffclean and well-organized facilitystrong curriculum and learning focus
Address
816 Nw Commerce Dr, Lees Summit, MO
Phone
(816) 554-4949
Vicky'S Kid Korner LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
6321 Cedar Ave, Raytown, MO
Phone
(816) 313-6032
Kountry Kids Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Kountry Kids Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and child engagement. However, two recent reviews raise serious concerns about billing practices, refund disputes, communication failures, and unprofessional staff conduct.

Staff care and friendlinessclean facilitydaily photo/app updates
Address
1128 S Ash, Buffalo, MO
Phone
(417) 345-8479
Hope Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
218 E Highway 174, Republic, MO
Phone
(417) 732-9162
Apple Hill Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
16290 Pierside Ln, Wildwood, MO
Phone
(636) 458-4323
Faith Academy Childhood Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Faith Academy for its caring, attentive staff and positive impact on their children's development. Children show improvements in language skills, confidence, and social-emotional growth while enjoying a safe, clean facility with religious education. Parents appreciate the transparent communication, flexible hours, and ability to monitor children via classroom cameras.

Loving and attentive stafflanguage and developmental growthsmooth transitions
Address
3590 Rider Trail South, Earth City, MO
Phone
(314) 635-2152
Faith Academy Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Faith Academy for its caring, attentive staff and positive impact on children's development and confidence. The facility is noted for cleanliness, security features with camera access, age-appropriate curriculum, and faith-based approach. Multiple families report their children have thrived emotionally, academically, and socially during their time at the center.

Loving and attentive staffstrong language and academic developmentsmooth transitions for new students
Address
13001 Gravois Rd, Sunset Hills, MO
Phone
(314) 635-2111
Little Learners Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
10500 E 350 Hwy, Raytown, MO
Phone
(816) 778-1128
Starshine Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
400 W Maple, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 254-6900
Immanuel Lutheran Chapel Day Care Center
Church Daycare
4
Address
11100 Old Halls Ferry Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 741-4700
Kidsplay LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
459 Lafayette Ctr, Manchester, MO
Phone
(636) 227-1800
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Childcare And Preschool
Church Daycare
4
Address
19 N 3rd St, Festus, MO
Phone
(636) 937-0043
Kidstuff Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
509 S Pearl, Joplin, MO
Phone
(417) 624-0196
Arlington Preschool And Parents Day Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3770 Mckelvey Rd, Bridgeton, MO
Phone
(314) 739-0434
Spirit & Truth Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise the daycare's director, Ms. Penny, for transforming the facility into an engaging learning environment with structured activities, fresh meals, and strong parent communication. Children are reported to be learning academics including writing and Spanish, with daily activities and homework assignments. The facility appears to operate with a faith-based component and has improved significantly under current leadership.

Ms. Penny's leadership and rapport with childrenfresh daily mealsstructured learning activities
Address
8727 Dunn Rd, Hazelwood, MO
Phone
(314) 830-2803
Sunshine Preschool & Child Dev. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
7717 Page Blvd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 727-0668
Learning Lighthouse Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
504 N Pennsylvania Ave, Lawson, MO
Phone
(816) 296-3210
Altenburg School District #48-Altenburg Public Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
8432 Main St, Altenburg, MO
Phone
(573) 824-5857
Autism And Behavioral Spectrum LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Autism and Behavioral Spectrum LLC for its dedicated staff, personalized care, and effective use of Reggio-Emilia approach to ABA therapy. Children show significant developmental progress in speech, behavior, socialization, and life skills. The facility is noted for its welcoming community, secure environment, and acceptance of Medicaid insurance.

Highly trained and caring staffpersonalized one-on-one attentionsignificant child developmental progress
Address
14733 Clayton Rd, Ballwin, MO
Phone
(314) 339-7732
Trinity Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
224 S Main, Brookfield, MO
Phone
(660) 258-7020
Each One Teach One Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Each One Teach One Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews, with strong praise from satisfied long-term families and serious complaints from others. Positive reviewers highlight caring staff, child development, and emotional support, while negative reviewers cite staff rudeness, lack of professionalism, poor communication, and concerns about child safety and special needs accommodation.

caring and loving staffchild development and learning activitiestra
Address
7209 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(720) 985-5034
Mothers Morning Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3200 Chapel Hill Rd, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 445-5604
Graceland Early Childhood Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Graceland Early Childhood Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its structured curriculum, caring staff, and positive learning environment. Children show notable developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending, with parents appreciating the professionalism, organization, and communication from director Kaitlyn and her team.

Strong curriculum and educational activitiesattentive and caring staffchild development and academic progress
Address
201 S Marshall St, Rogersville, MO
Phone
(417) 753-7182
Good Shepherd Nursing Home District
Church Daycare
4
Address
610 Highway O, Laurie, MO
Phone
(573) 374-8263
Kids Connection Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Kids Connection for its caring, knowledgeable staff and strong developmental outcomes for children. Multiple reviewers highlight significant academic progress, personalized attention, and a safe, secure facility. Families appreciate the faith-based curriculum, daily communication, and reasonable pricing.

Caring and engaging staffstrong academic progress in short timeframespersonalized individual instruction
Address
3245 S Kansas Ave, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 882-5992
Lee'S Kinder Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Lee's Kinder Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with nine 5-star reviews praising the director Sheri, quality of care, included meals, flexible scheduling, and enriching activities. However, one 1-star review raises serious concerns about the owner's professionalism, unprofessional communication, inappropriate child discipline, and alleged state complaints.

Dedicated director and staffincluded meals and snacksflexible scheduling
Address
8560 N Green Hills Rd, Ste 106, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 392-1019
Kidz Of Joy Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
6100 Madison Ave, Berkeley, MO
Phone
(314) 736-4300

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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.