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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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Marilyn Jean Stubblefield
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Marilyn Jean Stubblefield receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring teachers, child development, and flexible payment arrangements. However, negative reviews cite safety concerns, unprofessional behavior from staff, poor communication, and past vaccine requirement disputes.

caring and involved teacherschild learning and progressionflexible payment options
Address
3553 Delor St, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 353-7882
Little Ones Learning Center L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Little Ones Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Satisfied parents praise the staff stability, safety measures, child development, and professional handling of behavioral issues. Dissatisfied parents report poor phone communication, rudeness from staff (specifically mentioning 'Pam'), inadequate supervision, lack of communication about children's activities, and concerns about child placement and health incident reporting.

Staff
Address
414 Buchanan Rd, Branson, MO
Phone
(417) 334-5628
Golden Valley Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Golden Valley Day Care Center in Clinton, Missouri has highly polarized reviews. While some parents praise the teachers and director as wonderful, multiple recent reviews express serious concerns about staff training, professionalism, and quality of care, particularly regarding special needs accommodations and child treatment.

Wonderful teachers and directorfamilies have sent multiple children there
Address
408 W Rogers, Clinton, MO
Phone
(660) 885-8016
Independence School District
Headstart Programs
3.1

Independence School District receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about administrative inefficiency, communication failures, and treatment of students with special needs or mental health diagnoses. While some parents praise individual teachers and staff professionalism, numerous reviews highlight serious issues including enrollment problems, alleged bias against African American students, physical restraint incidents, and lack of support for students on suspension

Address
1301 S Windsor, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 521-5453
The Downtown Childhood Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

THE DOWNTOWN CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff care, educational programs, and facility management, while a smaller group reports concerns about child supervision, injury incidents, refund policies, and scheduling inflexibility. The majority of reviewers express strong satisfaction and recommend the center, though negative experiences cite safety and customer service issues.

Caring and loving staffhands-on owne
Address
2214 E Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 920-7977
Independence School District
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Independence School District receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about administrative inefficiency, communication failures, and alleged mistreatment of students with special needs or mental health diagnoses. While some parents praise individual teachers, the district faces widespread criticism regarding enrollment processes, discrimination, and handling of student behavioral incidents.

Professional and friendly staffquality teachers in many classrooms
Address
429 S Leslie St, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 521-5393
Independence School District
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Independence School District receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about administrative inefficiency, communication failures, and student treatment. While some parents praise individual teachers, the majority report serious issues including enrollment mismanagement, bias in discipline, inadequate support for students with special needs, and unresponsive administration.

Professional and friendly staffsome excellent teachersengaging activities and progra
Address
1525 N Noland Rd, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 521-5438
Independence School District
Before or After School Daycare
3.1

Independence School District receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about administrative inefficiency, communication failures, and alleged mistreatment of students, particularly those with special needs or from minority backgrounds. While some parents praise individual teachers, the majority express serious dissatisfaction with district-wide practices including enrollment issues, lack of accountability, and inadequate support for vulnerable students.

Profes
Address
3700 S Delaware Ave, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 521-5417
Mary Margaret'S Day Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Mary Margaret's Day Care receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Several parents praise the facility and staff, reporting their children are happy and well-cared for. However, some parents express concerns about staff responsiveness and overall facility quality.

Children happy and engagedcapable staffspecific teachers praised (Ms. Ashley)
Address
10055 Halls Ferry Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 868-2775
Independence School District
Before or After School Daycare
3.1

Independence School District receives mixed reviews with high praise for some teachers and staff professionalism, but significant criticism regarding administrative inefficiency, poor communication, enrollment/bus pass handling issues, and concerning allegations of inappropriate student treatment and lack of support for students with disabilities or mental health needs.

Professional and friendly staffsome excellent teacherscaring and kind educators
Address
509 Jennings Rd, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 521-5447
Independence School District
Before or After School Daycare
3.1

Independence School District receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about administrative inefficiency, communication failures, and alleged mistreatment of students with special needs or from minority backgrounds. While some parents praise individual teachers and staff professionalism, systemic issues including enrollment problems, lack of educational services during suspensions, and inadequate handling of student complaints dominate negative feedback.

Profe
Address
17302 Rd Mize Rd, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 521-5398
Busy Bee Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Busy Bee Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews highlight attentive staff, patient teaching methods, and support with developmental milestones like potty training. However, negative reviews report concerns about the infant/toddler building, with some parents noting their children were unhappy and reluctant to attend.

Patient and attentive staffexplanatory discipline approachsupport with potty training
Address
6819 Gravois Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 832-2218
I Can Too Learning Center L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1607 W Franklin St, Salem, MO
Phone
(573) 729-3411
Country Kids Learning Center L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
12895 State Route E, Savannah, MO
Phone
(816) 324-3484
Curiosity Corner Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Curiosity Corner Learning Center has received mixed reviews following a recent ownership change. While some parents praise improved care and staffing under new management, others report significant concerns about child-to-caregiver ratios, billing practices, administrative disorganization, and educational outcomes.

Improved care quality after ownership changeadequate staffing levelsreasonable pricing
Address
5065 N Main St, Joplin, MO
Phone
(417) 623-4797
Mess Pat'S Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
7901 N Broadway, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 899-0504
Katy Trail Children'S Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Katy Trail Children's Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Positive reviews praise staff responsiveness, special needs accommodation, and child happiness. Negative reviews cite concerns about feeding practices, staff disrespect, incident report frequency, and poor exit procedures.

Staff attentivenessaccommodates special needs childrenchildren report enjoying the facility
Address
2703 Matthew Dr, Sedalia, MO
Phone
(660) 829-3223
Primrose Community Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4 West South St, Perryville, MO
Phone
(573) 517-0713
Sky'S The Limit Early Childhood Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
215 E Broadway, Hayti, MO
Phone
(573) 359-9920
Lexington R-V School District
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
811 S Business Highway 13, Ste B, Lexington, MO
Phone
(660) 259-2192
Loving Hearts Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Loving Hearts Child Care Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise cleanliness, staff communication, teacher quality, and happy children. Negative reviews report serious concerns including pest infestations, inappropriate staff behavior, alleged physical abuse, poor building maintenance, and financial issues with the owner.

Clean facilityfriendly staffgood communication from management
Address
7030-7032 Natural Bridge Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 381-8380
Tots R Us Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
302 S Lincoln Dr, Troy, MO
Phone
(636) 528-2311
Country Kids Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1119 E High St, Aurora, MO
Phone
(417) 678-0389
Young Professors Day Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Young Professors Day Care LLC receives mostly positive reviews praising the educational curriculum, staff attentiveness, and family-oriented environment. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about staff treatment of children with special needs, lack of security protocols, and unprofessional management behavior.

No screen timekindergarten preparationexperienced director (Mrs. Paula)
Address
424 Remington Plaza Ct, Raymore, MO
Phone
(816) 318-1822
Fun 2 3 Childcare - Sunset Hills INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4320 S Lindbergh Blvd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 729-0202
Little Steps Preschool And Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
13100 New Halls Ferry Rd, Florissant, MO
Phone
(314) 837-3100
The Perfect Gift Nursery & Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
10012 Bellefontaine Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 869-4117
Kiddie College LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
600 Top Notch Ln, Eureka, MO
Phone
(636) 587-7500
Bright Start Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
157 Hughes Ln, St Charles, MO
Phone
(636) 916-3500
Susie'S Stay-N-Play Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2411 Allison Dr, Jefferson City, MO
Phone
(573) 632-0241

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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.