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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Manchester, MO

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Manchester. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Manchester, Missouri at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
64
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Manchester has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 64 parent reviews averaging 4.7/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Manchester

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
    Love N' Laughter Christian Academy INC.
    4.69 score
    5(11)

    230 Henry Ave, Manchester, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Love N' Laughter Christian Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents. They consistently praise the caring, invested staff who treat children like family, the nurturing Christian environment with strong values, and the well-rounded curriculum combined with ample outdoor play. Parents highlight the excellent communication, extended hours (6:30am-6pm), and special activities throughout the year.

    Caring and invested stafffamily-like atmosphereChristian values and prayeropen communication with daily updates
  2. 2
    Building Blocks Early Childhood Center And Preschool
    4.47 score
    4.8(7)

    327 Woods Mill Rd, Manchester, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

    Building Blocks Early Childhood Center receives consistently high praise from parents. The Toddler One class is noted as excellent with structured activities, low student-teacher ratios (around 4:1), and dedicated staff. Parents appreciate the clean, organized classrooms, flexible attendance options, and welcoming community environment.

    Excellent toddler program with structured sensory activities and teachinglow student-teacher ratio (4:1)clean and organized clas

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Manchester

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Manchester, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Manchester (33–139 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 Manchester based on parent reviews

Love N' Laughter Christian Academy INC.

5(11)

230 Henry Ave, Manchester, MO

Love N' Laughter Christian Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents. They consistently praise the caring, invested staff who treat children like family, the nurturing Christian environment with strong values, and the well-rounded curriculum combined with ample outdoor play. Parents highlight the excellent communication, extended hours (6:30am-6pm), and special activities throughout the year.

Caring and invested stafffamily-like atmosphereChristian values and prayer

Building Blocks Early Childhood Center And Preschool

4.8(7)

327 Woods Mill Rd, Manchester, MO

Building Blocks Early Childhood Center receives consistently high praise from parents. The Toddler One class is noted as excellent with structured activities, low student-teacher ratios (around 4:1), and dedicated staff. Parents appreciate the clean, organized classrooms, flexible attendance options, and welcoming community environment.

Excellent toddler program with structured sensory activities and teachinglow student-teacher ratio (4:1)clean and organized clas

Kidsplay LLC

4(4)

459 Lafayette Ctr, Manchester, MO

Parents highlight dedicated teachers and strong communication, with one child showing significant speech progress and excitement for drop-off. However, a single review details severe management failures regarding a toddler's biting behavior, including inadequate behavioral correction, excessive isolation tactics, and abrupt termination of enrollment.

dedicated teachersstrong communicationchild's speech progress

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Daycare types in Manchester

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Church Daycare 2

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Manchester, Missouri

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Manchester, Missouri, making up 67% of the 6 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 Manchester have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 64 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Manchester, 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 Manchester

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Love N' Laughter Christian Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Love N' Laughter Christian Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents. They consistently praise the caring, invested staff who treat children like family, the nurturing Christian environment with strong values, and the well-rounded curriculum combined with ample outdoor play. Parents highlight the excellent communication, extended hours (6:30am-6pm), and special activities throughout the year.

Caring and invested stafffamily-like atmosphereChristian values and prayer
Address
230 Henry Ave, Manchester, MO
Phone
(636) 394-8589
Building Blocks Early Childhood Center And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Building Blocks Early Childhood Center receives consistently high praise from parents. The Toddler One class is noted as excellent with structured activities, low student-teacher ratios (around 4:1), and dedicated staff. Parents appreciate the clean, organized classrooms, flexible attendance options, and welcoming community environment.

Excellent toddler program with structured sensory activities and teachinglow student-teacher ratio (4:1)clean and organized clas
Address
327 Woods Mill Rd, Manchester, MO
Phone
(636) 391-6685
Kidsplay LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents highlight dedicated teachers and strong communication, with one child showing significant speech progress and excitement for drop-off. However, a single review details severe management failures regarding a toddler's biting behavior, including inadequate behavioral correction, excessive isolation tactics, and abrupt termination of enrollment.

dedicated teachersstrong communicationchild's speech progress
Address
459 Lafayette Ctr, Manchester, MO
Phone
(636) 227-1800
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School Manchester receives consistently high praise from parents. They emphasize the warm, caring staff who form strong connections with children, excellent communication through daily reports and photos, and a well-organized curriculum that supports child development and learning. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and seeing measurable progress and growth.

Warm and caring teachersstrong teacher-child connectionsexcellent com
Address
1108 Sulphur Spring Rd, Manchester, MO
Phone
(636) 686-7277

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Manchester, Missouri, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Manchester have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Manchester, 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
Manchester offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 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 Manchester for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Manchester 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.