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4 Child Daycare & Preschools in Clinton, Missouri

Browse all 4 child daycare & preschools in Clinton, Missouri. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Clinton

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.

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    408 W Rogers, Clinton, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    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

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Clinton, Missouri

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Clinton, Missouri, making up 80% of the 5 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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

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There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Clinton, Missouri, out of 5 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Clinton, 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
Clinton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
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 Clinton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Clinton 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.