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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Ashland, MO

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Ashland. Average rating: 3.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Ashland, Missouri at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
3.7/5
Parent reviews
33
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Ashland has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 33 parent reviews averaging 3.7/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ashland

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Southern Boone Area Ymca
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    303 Main St, Ashland, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Southern Boone Area YMCA in Ashland receives consistently high praise from parents for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the quality equipment, diverse class offerings, and community involvement. One parent noted initial concerns with childwatch services that have since improved.

    clean facilityfriendly stafftop-notch equipmentunique turf room
  2. 2
    Ashland Learning Center LLC
    4.2 score
    4.4(5)

    701 E Liberty Ln, Ashland, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children

    Ashland Learning Center LLC receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with four 5-star reviews praising teacher relationships, communication, developmental activities, and accommodations for special needs. One 1-star review raises safety concerns and questions about review authenticity.

    Strong teacher-child relationshipseffective daily communication via appdevelopmental activities (artsfine motor
  3. 3
    Ashland Children'S Garden
    4.2 score
    4.4(5)

    605 N Henry Clay Blvd, Ashland, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

    Ashland Children's Garden receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising teacher relationships, communication, and child development outcomes. One negative review raised safety concerns and criticized staff professionalism, though this represents a single dissenting opinion among five reviews.

    Caring and professional teacherspositive teacher-child relationshipseffective daily communication via appsafe environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Ashland

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Ashland zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
650106
3.7
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Ashland (49–68 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Ashland based on parent reviews

Southern Boone Area Ymca

4.7(20)

303 Main St, Ashland, MO

Southern Boone Area YMCA in Ashland receives consistently high praise from parents for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the quality equipment, diverse class offerings, and community involvement. One parent noted initial concerns with childwatch services that have since improved.

clean facilityfriendly stafftop-notch equipment

Ashland Learning Center LLC

4.4(5)

701 E Liberty Ln, Ashland, MO

Ashland Learning Center LLC receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with four 5-star reviews praising teacher relationships, communication, developmental activities, and accommodations for special needs. One 1-star review raises safety concerns and questions about review authenticity.

Strong teacher-child relationshipseffective daily communication via appdevelopmental activities (arts

Ashland Children'S Garden

4.4(5)

605 N Henry Clay Blvd, Ashland, MO

Ashland Children's Garden receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising teacher relationships, communication, and child development outcomes. One negative review raised safety concerns and criticized staff professionalism, though this represents a single dissenting opinion among five reviews.

Caring and professional teacherspositive teacher-child relationshipseffective daily communication via app

Adventures In Learning Childcare Center

1.3(3)

6157 E Forsee Rd, Ashland, MO

Reviewers report severe mistreatment by staff, including aggressive physical handling, forced compliance, and verbal abuse, alongside claims of unfair favoritism and backbiting. Parents also cite unhygienic conditions, such as restricted toilet use, and poor value for the cost, with one reviewer calling the experience absolutely terrible.

Good foodbirthday treatsfun field trips

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Ashland, Missouri

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Ashland, Missouri. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Ashland have an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 25% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.7 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Ashland, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Ashland

Showing 6 results

Southern Boone Area Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Southern Boone Area YMCA in Ashland receives consistently high praise from parents for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the quality equipment, diverse class offerings, and community involvement. One parent noted initial concerns with childwatch services that have since improved.

clean facilityfriendly stafftop-notch equipment
Address
303 Main St, Ashland, MO
Phone
(573) 657-9600
Ashland Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Ashland Learning Center LLC receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with four 5-star reviews praising teacher relationships, communication, developmental activities, and accommodations for special needs. One 1-star review raises safety concerns and questions about review authenticity.

Strong teacher-child relationshipseffective daily communication via appdevelopmental activities (arts
Address
701 E Liberty Ln, Ashland, MO
Phone
(573) 657-2623
Ashland Children'S Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Ashland Children's Garden receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising teacher relationships, communication, and child development outcomes. One negative review raised safety concerns and criticized staff professionalism, though this represents a single dissenting opinion among five reviews.

Caring and professional teacherspositive teacher-child relationshipseffective daily communication via app
Address
605 N Henry Clay Blvd, Ashland, MO
Phone
(573) 657-0301
Adventures In Learning Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.3

Reviewers report severe mistreatment by staff, including aggressive physical handling, forced compliance, and verbal abuse, alongside claims of unfair favoritism and backbiting. Parents also cite unhygienic conditions, such as restricted toilet use, and poor value for the cost, with one reviewer calling the experience absolutely terrible.

Good foodbirthday treatsfun field trips
Address
6157 E Forsee Rd, Ashland, MO
Phone
(573) 657-9282
Eagle Achievers Academic Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
600 S Henry Clay Blvd, Ashland, MO
Phone
(573) 657-2200
Childs World Play School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
407 North St, Ashland, MO
Phone
(573) 657-1234

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Ashland, Missouri. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Ashland have an average Google rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 25% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Ashland, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Missouri's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Missouri)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daycare costs in Missouri typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Ashland for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Ashland must be licensed by Missouri's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.