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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Imperial, MO

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Imperial. Average rating: 4.74/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Imperial, Missouri at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.74/5
Parent reviews
38
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Imperial has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 38 parent reviews averaging 4.74/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 63052 zip code, averaging 4.74 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Imperial

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
    Creative Expressions Learning Center Imperial
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    2862 Seckman Rd, Imperial, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 148 children

    Parents consistently praise Creative Expressions Learning Center Imperial (also referred to as Cadence Academy) for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational curriculum. Children show significant developmental progress in areas like language, motor skills, potty training, and social interaction. The facility is described as clean, safe, and welcoming with excellent parent communication through daily updates and photos.

    Caring and dedicated staffstrong educational curriculumclean and safe facilitydevelopmental progress in multiple areas
  2. 2
    For Kids Only Ltd
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    5432 B Highway 61 67, Imperial, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 94 children

    For Kids Only Ltd in Imperial, Missouri receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviewers praise the staff and teachers for their care and trustworthiness, with parents reporting feeling confident leaving their children in this facility. Multiple parents mention strong relationships with staff and reasonable pricing.

    Caring and fantastic staffsafe environmentfamily-like atmospherereasonable pricing
  3. 3
    Bright Beginnings Learning Center
    4 score
    4(9)

    4215 Old State Route 21, Imperial, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Parents overwhelmingly praise this daycare for its engaging activities, attentive and caring staff, clean facilities, and positive impact on children's development and happiness. Most reviewers report their children love attending and feel the staff treats kids like family. One parent reported a negative experience but did not provide details.

    Engaging activitiesattentive staff who interact with childrenclean and organized facilitycaring and loving teachers

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Imperial

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Imperial zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
630526
4.74
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Imperial (60–148 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Imperial based on parent reviews

Creative Expressions Learning Center Imperial

4.7(20)

2862 Seckman Rd, Imperial, MO

Parents consistently praise Creative Expressions Learning Center Imperial (also referred to as Cadence Academy) for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational curriculum. Children show significant developmental progress in areas like language, motor skills, potty training, and social interaction. The facility is described as clean, safe, and welcoming with excellent parent communication through daily updates and photos.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong educational curriculumclean and safe facility

For Kids Only Ltd

5(5)

5432 B Highway 61 67, Imperial, MO

For Kids Only Ltd in Imperial, Missouri receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviewers praise the staff and teachers for their care and trustworthiness, with parents reporting feeling confident leaving their children in this facility. Multiple parents mention strong relationships with staff and reasonable pricing.

Caring and fantastic staffsafe environmentfamily-like atmosphere

Valley View Day Care

5(3)

2010 Seckman Rd, Imperial, MO

One parent highlights the great and caring staff, while another notes their younger sister loves the preschool program. A third reviewer expresses unwavering support for the center.

caring staffgreat environmentloved by children

The Mustard Seed Pre-School, INC.

5(1)

6439 Highway 61-67, Imperial, MO

One parent who enrolled all three of their children in the Pre-K program highly recommends The Mustard Seed Pre-School, Inc. for its affordability, fun environment, and dedicated staff. The reviewer expresses gratitude for the positive experience and the care provided to the children.

affordablefuncaring staff

Bright Beginnings Learning Center

4(9)

4215 Old State Route 21, Imperial, MO

Parents overwhelmingly praise this daycare for its engaging activities, attentive and caring staff, clean facilities, and positive impact on children's development and happiness. Most reviewers report their children love attending and feel the staff treats kids like family. One parent reported a negative experience but did not provide details.

Engaging activitiesattentive staff who interact with childrenclean and organized facility

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Imperial, Missouri

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Imperial, 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 Imperial have an average rating of 4.74 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.74 stars. Our analysis covers 38 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Imperial, 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 Imperial

Showing 6 results

For Kids Only Ltd
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

For Kids Only Ltd in Imperial, Missouri receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviewers praise the staff and teachers for their care and trustworthiness, with parents reporting feeling confident leaving their children in this facility. Multiple parents mention strong relationships with staff and reasonable pricing.

Caring and fantastic staffsafe environmentfamily-like atmosphere
Address
5432 B Highway 61 67, Imperial, MO
Phone
(636) 461-1888
The Mustard Seed Pre-School, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent who enrolled all three of their children in the Pre-K program highly recommends The Mustard Seed Pre-School, Inc. for its affordability, fun environment, and dedicated staff. The reviewer expresses gratitude for the positive experience and the care provided to the children.

affordablefuncaring staff
Address
6439 Highway 61-67, Imperial, MO
Phone
(636) 467-3922
Valley View Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the great and caring staff, while another notes their younger sister loves the preschool program. A third reviewer expresses unwavering support for the center.

caring staffgreat environmentloved by children
Address
2010 Seckman Rd, Imperial, MO
Phone
(636) 464-8730
Creative Expressions Learning Center Imperial
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Creative Expressions Learning Center Imperial (also referred to as Cadence Academy) for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational curriculum. Children show significant developmental progress in areas like language, motor skills, potty training, and social interaction. The facility is described as clean, safe, and welcoming with excellent parent communication through daily updates and photos.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong educational curriculumclean and safe facility
Address
2862 Seckman Rd, Imperial, MO
Phone
(636) 296-4448
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents overwhelmingly praise this daycare for its engaging activities, attentive and caring staff, clean facilities, and positive impact on children's development and happiness. Most reviewers report their children love attending and feel the staff treats kids like family. One parent reported a negative experience but did not provide details.

Engaging activitiesattentive staff who interact with childrenclean and organized facility
Address
4215 Old State Route 21, Imperial, MO
Phone
(636) 296-2363
Prime Time INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5181 Warren Rd, Imperial, MO
Phone
(636) 464-7476

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Imperial, Missouri. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Imperial have an average Google rating of 4.74 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 80% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Imperial, 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 Imperial for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Imperial 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.