
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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R&B Rising Star Development Center has highly polarized reviews. Several parents praise the professional staff, clean facility, and learning environment, while others report serious concerns including safety issues, unreliable transportation, unprofessional behavior, and lack of communication.
Kerri's Kidsville receives highly polarized reviews with 7 five-star ratings and 3 one-star ratings. Positive reviews praise the staff's kindness, children's developmental progress, and communication. Negative reviews cite concerns about cleanliness, owner inflexibility with payments, feeding practices without consent, and staff behavior toward children and parents.
Kalista's Knowledge Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the curriculum, cleanliness, staff quality, and academic focus, with some families enrolled for years. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff turnover, alleged marijuana use by staff members, mandatory fundraising fees, and one report of physical discipline.
Multiple parents describe Lemay Child and Family Center as a nurturing, educational environment where staff are caring and communicative, with one reviewer citing serious concerns about biased legal handling.
City Sprouts receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and foster care placements, but serious concerns about staff professionalism and safety. Most positive reviewers highlight caring teachers and family-like atmosphere, while negative reviewers cite poor overnight staff attitudes and a critical incident involving physical discipline.
Kid's Kastle receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Most reviewers praise the facility as clean, caring, and supportive with accommodating staff, while a smaller number report serious concerns about discipline practices, meal quality, staff demeanor, and lack of support for children with behavioral or developmental disorders.
One to Grow On Inc in Florissant receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with the majority praising staff warmth, child development, and family-like atmosphere. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about inconsistent care quality, inappropriate staff behavior toward young children, and billing issues.
Tyke Town Developmental Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the teachers, caring staff, clean environment, and communication through daily updates and photos. However, some parents report serious issues with billing practices, director communication, and food allergy management.
Kids First Inc. in St. Louis receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents about safety, family-like care, and children's confidence and happiness. However, two serious safety concerns were raised: reckless driving by a daycare van and inadequate supervision of children, including a child nearly leaving the facility unattended.
The Apple School receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring teachers and warm environment, with several families reporting very positive experiences. However, serious concerns have been raised about past disciplinary practices and staff conduct that allegedly caused lasting trauma to young children.
Unity Academy LLC has deeply polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the staff, communication app, and safe environment, reporting satisfied children. However, serious allegations of staff misconduct, including rough handling of babies and failure to address reported incidents, have been raised by other parents.
One parent highlights that the staff are caring and love the children, providing peace of mind for grandparents. The facility is also noted for hosting an annual graduation ceremony for students transitioning to kindergarten.
ST. LOUIS TRANSITIONAL HOPE HOUSE INC. is a HEAD START transitional housing facility that receives consistently positive reviews. Residents praise the supportive staff, clean facilities, and structured environment that helps them rebuild their lives. Most reviewers express gratitude for the opportunity and care they received during their stay.
One parent reports a positive experience with helpful owners and inclusive care for a child with autism, while others describe a terrible experience involving gaslighting, failure to feed their child, incorrect bottle preparation, and name-calling. A third review offers a brief condemnation without specific details.
The few reviews so far present sharply contrasting experiences, with some parents describing the staff as loving and attentive while others allege severe negligence and lack of supervision. One parent highlights the staff's dedication to children with specific health needs, whereas others report caregivers being distracted by phones and children sustaining injuries without oversight.
Feedback for California Kids LLC is sharply divided, with some parents praising the staff for treating children like family and accommodating specific medical needs, while others allege severe negligence and lack of supervision. One parent reports a child suffered a serious injury requiring jaw surgery due to unsupervised activity, while another claims staff prioritize their phones over child safety. Conversely, positive reviews highlight the loving environment and peace of mind for working parents.
Positive feedback highlights experienced staff, a clean and safe environment with a tornado shelter, and flexible morning hours, while one former employee reports rude treatment of children and staff, including inappropriate language and disciplinary actions.
Parents consistently praise Montessori Day School of Blue Springs for its caring, knowledgeable staff and individualized attention to children's needs. Multiple reviewers highlight the clean facility, developmental progress, and supportive environment, including specialized support for children with behavioral and developmental challenges. One parent explicitly addressed and refuted previous negative reviews, emphasizing the professionalism and compassion of the staff.
ABC Preschool receives mostly positive feedback regarding teacher attentiveness, educational activities, and child care quality. However, two concerns were raised about inadequate support for autistic children and inconsistent billing practices with poor owner communication.
Inspire Early Education Center has mixed reviews with significant safety and professionalism concerns. While some parents report positive experiences with learning and communication, multiple parents describe incidents involving physical discipline, injuries, lack of accountability, and unprofessional staff behavior. The facility is reportedly under investigation for child abuse.
Parents report mixed experiences at this center, with one noting courteous staff and reasonable pricing, while others describe the environment as abusive and neglectful. Frequent staff turnover and an absent owner are cited as significant operational issues by dissatisfied families.
Elantis Kids receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the clean facility, friendly staff, happy children, and effective learning environment. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about inclusion policies, childcare quality, and allegations of physical punishment.
All God's Children Day Care in Rolla has received consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight significant improvements under new director Ms. Kim, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, organized environment, and strong communication. Parents report confidence in their children's safety, development, and overall experience at the center.
While some parents appreciate the facility and staff, others report significant issues including understaffing, lack of security, and perceived unprofessionalism where staff allegedly favor their own children. One reviewer notes that high-energy children may receive negative feedback for normal behavior, and the entrance lacks a security lock.
One parent highlights Jeanie, the owner, for going above and beyond to care for their children, while another describes the facility as professional and family-oriented.
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