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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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Eager Hearts Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3663 N High St, Jackson, MO
Phone
(573) 204-9161
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation
Headstart Programs
Address
221 S Elder, Buffalo, MO
Phone
(417) 345-2240
Primary Learning Place
Before or After School Daycare
Address
15156 E Ponyhill Rd, Nevada, MO
Phone
(417) 667-7209
Waynesville United Methodist Parents Day Out
Church Daycare

Waynesville United Methodist is a welcoming religious facility that parents describe as feeling like home from the first visit. The center offers spiritual education experiences for all ages, including preschool (2x2), children's programs, youth groups, and mission trips. Parents consistently praise the warm, friendly environment and quality programming.

welcoming atmospherespiritual education for all agesquality sermons and worship services
Address
301 Highway T, Waynesville, MO
Phone
(573) 774-2299
The Way Preschool - Weekday Early Ed
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
301 E Highland, Nevada, MO
Phone
(417) 667-6036
Ucp Preschool (United Cerebral Palsy)
Child Daycare & Preschools

UCP Preschool receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the patient, attentive staff and excellent care, particularly for children with special needs. Children are reported to love attending and forming strong friendships.

Patient and attentive staffexcellent teachersgood staff-to-student ratios (10:2)
Address
3303 Frederick Ave, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 364-3836
Faithworks Early Care & Education Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
507 W 2nd St, Holden, MO
Phone
(816) 732-4788
Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
358 W Summit St, Marshall, MO
Phone
(660) 831-0526
Clarkton Consolidated School District C-4
Before or After School Daycare
Address
206 E Highway 162, Clarkton, MO
Phone
(573) 448-3712
Tri-County R-7 School District
Before or After School Daycare
Address
904 W Auberry Grv, Jamesport, MO
Phone
(660) 684-6911
Belton School District
Before or After School Daycare
Address
310 S Scott Ave, Belton, MO
Phone
(816) 348-1514
Independence School District
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2601 N Liberty St, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 521-5423
Webster Groves School District
Before or After School Daycare
Address
222 W Cedar Ave, Webster Groves, MO
Phone
(314) 963-6440
Lester E. Cox Medical Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools

This is not a daycare center—it is Lester E. Cox Medical Center, a hospital in Branson, Missouri. The reviews provided are for hospital care, not childcare services, making this an incorrect listing classification.

Friendly and professional staffattentive doctorsefficient emergency care
Address
1192 Bird Rd, Branson, MO
Phone
(417) 348-8810
Kindercare Education LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare South County location for exceptional staff, caring teachers, and strong communication with families. Children show happiness, confidence, and academic preparedness. The facility is so highly regarded that multiple families have made major life decisions, including relocating, to continue using this center.

Warm and compassionate staffinvolved directors (Ms. AngieMs. Whitney)
Address
4105 Telegraph Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 892-1627
Mothers Day Out Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
101 N 10th St, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 449-6964
Aldersgate Umc Parents' Day Out
Church Daycare

The reviews provided are for Aldersgate UMC church services, not the Parents' Day Out program. No reviews are available for the actual daycare facility on Google. The church reviews consistently praise Pastor Dennis Miller's sermons, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual community.

Welcoming and friendly congregationpassionate pastoral leadershipspiritually engaging services
Address
460 W Aldersgate Dr, Nixa, MO
Phone
(417) 725-4949
Kiddie Korral Daycare And Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3 Cemetery Ln, Thayer, MO
Phone
(417) 264-3535
Kinder Kidz LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4548 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 833-3356
The Curators Of The University Of Missouri
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10 E Broadway, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 884-2582
Little Folks School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
631 S Garrison, Carthage, MO
Phone
(417) 358-8845
Assembly Of God Of Florissant Daycare
Church Daycare

Assembly of God of Florissant Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, family-oriented staff who create a comfortable learning environment where children thrive. Parents report their children enjoy attending daily and appreciate the welcoming atmosphere of the facility.

Caring and attentive teachersfamily-like treatment of childrencomfortable environment
Address
1425 S New Florissant Rd, Florissant, MO
Phone
(314) 837-9413
Discovery Days
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
204 S 9th St, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 875-4886
Young Men'S Christian Association Of Greater Kansas City
Church Daycare
Address
3101 Main, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 931-1347
Eei Compass Educational Partners INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2900 S Grand Blvd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 413-4410
First Steps Enrichment And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
327 E Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO
Phone
(573) 636-0707
B'Nai Amoona Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
324 S Mason Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 576-3688
Broadway Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4040 S Broadway, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 779-7011
Sunrise Montessori Academy Of Independence LLC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
16650 E Us Highway 40, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 478-1234
Independence School District
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2020 Quail Dr, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 521-5480

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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.