Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Hillsboro, MO
Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Hillsboro. Average rating: 4.56/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Hillsboro, Missouri at a glance
- Programs
- 6
- Avg rating
- 4.56/5
- Parent reviews
- 88
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Hillsboro has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 88 parent reviews averaging 4.56/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 63050 zip code, averaging 4.56 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hillsboro
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.
- 1Small Wonders Childcare Center LLC4.8 score5(20)
10850 Highway 21, Hillsboro, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children
Small Wonders Childcare Center in Hillsboro, Missouri has received exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, safe environment, and quality care for children of various ages. The facility is noted for flexibility with scheduling and strong parent-child communication.
Kind and loving staffsafe environmentprofessional teachersflexible scheduling - 2A To Z Preschool And Child Care Center LLC4.48 score4.6(20)
6008 State Highway B, Hillsboro, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 67 children
Parents consistently praise A to Z Preschool and Child Care Center LLC for its caring, compassionate staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the teachers' genuine affection for children, strong communication with parents, and effective educational programs. Families report high satisfaction with the facility's cleanliness, safety, and the noticeable developmental progress their children achieve.
Caring and compassionate staffwelcoming and friendly teachersgenuine affection for childrenstrong parent-teacher communication - 3Jefferson College4.24 score4.3(20)
1000 Viking Dr, Hillsboro, MO · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 100 children
This appears to be a community college, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the well-maintained campus, quality academic programs, helpful staff and services, and on-campus daycare support for student parents. The facility offers flexible learning options including trade school education, associate degrees, and online classes.
Well-maintained campuswell-stocked libraryquality ceramics and trade programshelpful enrollment and academic support services - 4Ymca-Jefferson County Branch-Hillsboro Primary4.24 score4.3(20)
101 Leon Hall Pky, Hillsboro, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children
Parents consistently praise the YMCA-Jefferson County Branch for its friendly, knowledgeable staff and wide variety of activities including childcare, fitness classes, swim lessons, and summer camps. Reviewers highlight the quality of instruction, clean facilities, and family-oriented atmosphere. Many report long-term membership and strong community connections.
Friendly and knowledgeable staffvariety of classes and activitiesquality instructorsswim lessons - 5Children'S House Of Hillsboro4.1 score4.2(5)
603 Maple St, Hillsboro, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Parents overwhelmingly praise Children's House of Hillsboro for friendly, attentive staff and excellent childcare. One parent expressed concern about unlocked doors, though another parent clarified this is standard fire safety protocol. The facility has strong ratings with multiple five-star reviews highlighting staff quality and child wellbeing.
friendly and attentive staffchild safety and wellbeing prioritizedstaff goes above and beyondchildren enjoy attending
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Hillsboro
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Hillsboro, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Hillsboro zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63050 | 7 | 4.56 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Hillsboro (32–100 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Hillsboro based on parent reviews
Small Wonders Childcare Center LLC
10850 Highway 21, Hillsboro, MO
Small Wonders Childcare Center in Hillsboro, Missouri has received exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, safe environment, and quality care for children of various ages. The facility is noted for flexibility with scheduling and strong parent-child communication.
A To Z Preschool And Child Care Center LLC
6008 State Highway B, Hillsboro, MO
Parents consistently praise A to Z Preschool and Child Care Center LLC for its caring, compassionate staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the teachers' genuine affection for children, strong communication with parents, and effective educational programs. Families report high satisfaction with the facility's cleanliness, safety, and the noticeable developmental progress their children achieve.
Peace Tabernacle Daycare
11096 Highway 21, Hillsboro, MO
Parents highlight the exceptional care provided by specific staff members, noting significant social, emotional, and academic growth in their children. Reviewers describe the environment as safe, nurturing, and highly professional, with one parent citing perfect satisfaction and visible progress in language and behavior.
Ymca-Jefferson County Branch-Hillsboro Primary
101 Leon Hall Pky, Hillsboro, MO
Parents consistently praise the YMCA-Jefferson County Branch for its friendly, knowledgeable staff and wide variety of activities including childcare, fitness classes, swim lessons, and summer camps. Reviewers highlight the quality of instruction, clean facilities, and family-oriented atmosphere. Many report long-term membership and strong community connections.
Children'S House Of Hillsboro
603 Maple St, Hillsboro, MO
Parents overwhelmingly praise Children's House of Hillsboro for friendly, attentive staff and excellent childcare. One parent expressed concern about unlocked doors, though another parent clarified this is standard fire safety protocol. The facility has strong ratings with multiple five-star reviews highlighting staff quality and child wellbeing.
All Aboard Learning Center INC.
544 Karen Dr, Hillsboro, MO
One parent reports a distressing incident involving a non-English speaking child, alleging the lead teacher grabbed the child by the arm and took him outside after he struggled to understand instructions regarding a loose tooth during nap time. The reviewer states the child was silent for the remainder of the summer following this event.
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Daycare types in Hillsboro
Child Daycare & Preschools in Hillsboro, Missouri
There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Hillsboro, Missouri, making up 86% of the 7 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Hillsboro have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 88 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro
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Small Wonders Childcare Center in Hillsboro, Missouri has received exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, safe environment, and quality care for children of various ages. The facility is noted for flexibility with scheduling and strong parent-child communication.
- Address
- 10850 Highway 21, Hillsboro, MO
- Phone
- (636) 797-3777
Parents highlight the exceptional care provided by specific staff members, noting significant social, emotional, and academic growth in their children. Reviewers describe the environment as safe, nurturing, and highly professional, with one parent citing perfect satisfaction and visible progress in language and behavior.
- Address
- 11096 Highway 21, Hillsboro, MO
- Phone
- (636) 789-3668
Parents consistently praise A to Z Preschool and Child Care Center LLC for its caring, compassionate staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the teachers' genuine affection for children, strong communication with parents, and effective educational programs. Families report high satisfaction with the facility's cleanliness, safety, and the noticeable developmental progress their children achieve.
- Address
- 6008 State Highway B, Hillsboro, MO
- Phone
- (636) 797-2273
One parent reports a distressing incident involving a non-English speaking child, alleging the lead teacher grabbed the child by the arm and took him outside after he struggled to understand instructions regarding a loose tooth during nap time. The reviewer states the child was silent for the remainder of the summer following this event.
- Address
- 544 Karen Dr, Hillsboro, MO
- Phone
- (636) 789-3207
Parents consistently praise the YMCA-Jefferson County Branch for its friendly, knowledgeable staff and wide variety of activities including childcare, fitness classes, swim lessons, and summer camps. Reviewers highlight the quality of instruction, clean facilities, and family-oriented atmosphere. Many report long-term membership and strong community connections.
- Address
- 101 Leon Hall Pky, Hillsboro, MO
- Phone
- (636) 789-9926
Parents overwhelmingly praise Children's House of Hillsboro for friendly, attentive staff and excellent childcare. One parent expressed concern about unlocked doors, though another parent clarified this is standard fire safety protocol. The facility has strong ratings with multiple five-star reviews highlighting staff quality and child wellbeing.
- Address
- 603 Maple St, Hillsboro, MO
- Phone
- (636) 789-3310
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities