2,331 Daycare Centers in Missouri

One parent highlights the teachers' comforting and attentive care for their child, recommending the center for drop-in services. Conversely, another review warns of a strict 9:30 AM drop-off cutoff with zero exceptions, noting that arriving even a minute late results in denied entry.

One parent highlights the facility's family-oriented atmosphere and low cost, while another criticizes the outdated teaching methods and staff interactions. The negative feedback specifically cites vague communication, rude behavior, and inappropriate physical handling of children by staff. Conversely, the positive review emphasizes a child-first approach within a supportive environment.

One parent highlights the staff's dedication and notes the center has won the Best of Jefferson City award for seven consecutive years. In contrast, another reviewer describes the environment as toxic and states the cost is not justified.

Reviews are mixed with significant quality concerns reported. While some parents praise the center's cleanliness, staff care, and child development, others report serious issues including unexplained injuries, frequent staff turnover, and alleged inappropriate discipline practices involving food withholding.

One parent highlights the center's flexibility and individualized attention for behavior and special needs, while another appreciates the caring environment and educational value for working families. Conversely, a separate review alleges severe misconduct including verbal abuse, physical punishment, neglect, and unsafe conditions involving staff members.

One parent describes a negative experience involving rude staff who ejected their child thirty minutes before a scheduled event without prior notice. The reviewer also alleges that the center prioritizes profit over engagement by offering only limited activities like coloring and play dough.

One parent describes the staff as nice but notes that the Director lacks proper experience.

One parent describes a highly positive experience, expressing strong affection for the center. Conversely, another parent reports significant dissatisfaction, citing frequent behavioral issues, excessive illness, and concerns about staff competence and misdiagnosis.

A single parent criticizes the center for being severely understaffed and disorganized, citing instances where children were left unsupervised and injured. Another reviewer echoes these concerns, stating they do not recommend the facility due to insufficient teachers and poor management.

Feedback for this center is mixed, with some parents highlighting the nurturing environment and educational progress, while others report serious safety and communication failures. One family describes the staff as caring and the child's learning as positive, whereas another details an injury caused by insecure facilities, dismissive management, and a lack of curriculum. A third review cites rude and impatient staff with poor communication.

One parent reports that staff allow infants to sleep in swings and bouncy seats, citing a violation of AAP safe sleep guidelines and the risk of positional asphyxiation. The reviewer also notes the facility is license-exempt, meaning it is not required to follow standard safety regulations.

One parent describes case manager Judy as helpful and joyful, appreciating the support provided to their family. Conversely, a separate review criticizes Judy for acting like a therapist, being dismissive of clients with negative emotions or threatening tones, and lacking helpfulness in such situations.

One parent reports exceptional care, noting their child's happiness, strong academic head start, and the staff's professionalism and clear rules. Conversely, another parent cites severe communication failures, understaffing, and unprofessional management that forced them to switch daycares.

ABC Daycare receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents but serious concerns from others. Positive reviews highlight friendly, engaged staff, good learning activities, and children who enjoy attending. However, negative reviews report issues with toileting practices, inadequate support for children with developmental delays, poor administrative communication, and inconsistent quality across staff.

Tendercare Learning Center (now Lily Pad Learning Center) has a strong educational curriculum and caring teachers, but faces significant concerns regarding facility maintenance, cleanliness, and health/safety protocols. Parents report mixed experiences, with some praising the learning program while others cite serious issues with facility conditions and management practices.

Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about facility maintenance and management. While some parents praise the learning curriculum and teacher quality, others report serious issues including poor hygiene, worn equipment, unsafe conditions, and inadequate health protocols.

Parents describe Bolivar R-1 Schools as generally good with qualified staff, though opinions are mixed. Common concerns include grading practices, physical education intensity, and perceived bias from certain staff members. Some parents also expressed frustration with school board policies on masks and quarantining, as well as procedural matters like public comment placement.

One parent highlights the center's acceptance of subsidies, large outdoor space, and favorable staff-to-child ratios, while another notes the lack of transportation services. However, other feedback describes the program as lacking educational structure for toddlers and failing to assist with potty training, with one reviewer citing staff issues and recommending against enrollment.

One parent reports that their child with sensory and ADHD needs was expelled after three weeks due to behavioral issues, citing unprofessional communication and inadequate support for special needs. Another reviewer notes their non-verbal son was dismissed after one week, with the owner suggesting autism without providing a private or professional discussion. A third comment advises that the center is unsuitable for children who cry.

One parent reports being denied enrollment for a non-verbal child with autism after just two hours, citing the child's loud behavior as the reason, while another describes rude phone interactions regarding availability. The feedback highlights a lack of inclusivity and unprofessional conduct during the enrollment process.

These reviews appear to be for a mental health clinic, not a daycare center. The reviews are mismatched to the facility listed (FAMILYFORWARD daycare in St. Louis). Reviews describe experiences with psychiatrists and mental health services, with highly mixed feedback ranging from exceptional individual doctors to serious complaints about administrative issues and medication management.

Turn the Page Child Development Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring teachers, child development, and communication, while negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, supervision, safety incidents, and parental communication.

This is not a daycare center—it is Christian Hospital Northeast-Northwest, a medical facility in St. Louis. The reviews provided are patient/hospital visitor experiences, not parent reviews of childcare services. There appears to be a data mismatch.

Parents consistently praise Jump Start Learning Center for its educational approach, clean facility, and friendly staff. Children show measurable academic progress and enthusiasm about attending. The center is noted for serving home-cooked, non-processed meals and maintaining strong parent communication.

Baby Steps Academy II LLC has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the educational programs, staff care, school preparation, and activities. Negative reviewers report billing disputes, mistreatment of children, poor hygiene practices, staff conduct concerns, and deceptive fees.

One parent describes the academy as an excellent choice where staff care for children and assist with homework, while another expresses strong disappointment regarding the owner's unavailability and lack of after-school spots. A separate review alleges that a child was physically harmed at the location.

God's Little Tikes receives mixed reviews ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Most positive reviews praise the caring staff, proactive health management, and welcoming environment for children with special needs. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns including failure to honor enrollment deposits, poor communication, inadequate diaper changes and feeding schedules, and missing clothing items.

Parents with children currently enrolled praise the daycare's caring staff, educational curriculum, planned activities, and safe environment. However, multiple prospective parents report difficulty reaching the facility by phone, and one current parent cited chronic late opening times causing work-related issues.

Wee Tots Day Care Center has highly polarized reviews. Several parents report excellent care, cleanliness, and staff friendliness with their children thriving. However, multiple parents describe serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, staff misconduct, injuries to children, and ongoing investigations by DFS.