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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Mexico, MO

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Mexico. Average rating: 4.22/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Mexico, Missouri at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.22/5
Parent reviews
67
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Mexico has 3 licensed child daycare & preschools with 67 parent reviews averaging 4.22/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mexico

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
    Benjamin Brenda Kay
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    409 W Love St, Mexico, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Unable to provide a summary. The reviews submitted are for Century 21 real estate services in Mexico, Missouri, not for Benjamin Brenda Kay daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available for analysis.

    None - reviews are for real estate servicesnot daycare
  2. 2
    Mexico Area Family Ymca INC.
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    307 W Jackson, Mexico, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children

    Mexico Area Family YMCA receives consistently high praise from members. Reviews highlight excellent facilities, friendly staff, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Members appreciate the variety of amenities and classes available to families.

    clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffindoor poolgym equipment and weight machines
  3. 3
    Mexico Area Family Ymca INC.
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    1127 Adams St, Mexico, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Reviews consistently praise the Mexico Area Family YMCA for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Parents highlight the quality amenities including an indoor pool, workout equipment, exercise classes, and basketball courts. The facility is described as a valuable community resource suitable for families of all ages.

    Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffindoor poolquality weight machines
  4. 4
    Central Missouri Community Action
    3.59 score
    3.3(7)

    801 E Breckenridge St, Mexico, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 52 children

    Parents praise the caring and respectful staff at this Head Start facility. However, multiple parents report serious administrative failures, particularly with document handling, voicemail follow-up, and energy assistance application processing that has resulted in utility shutoffs.

    Caring staffrespectful and nice employeesgood food quality and assortment

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Mexico

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.55avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

4.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

3.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Mexico zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
652655
4.22
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Mexico (20–52 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Mexico based on parent reviews

Benjamin Brenda Kay

4.6(20)

409 W Love St, Mexico, MO

Unable to provide a summary. The reviews submitted are for Century 21 real estate services in Mexico, Missouri, not for Benjamin Brenda Kay daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available for analysis.

None - reviews are for real estate servicesnot daycare

Mexico Area Family Ymca INC.

4.5(20)

1127 Adams St, Mexico, MO

Reviews consistently praise the Mexico Area Family YMCA for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Parents highlight the quality amenities including an indoor pool, workout equipment, exercise classes, and basketball courts. The facility is described as a valuable community resource suitable for families of all ages.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffindoor pool

Map

Daycare types in Mexico

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Mexico, Missouri

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Mexico, Missouri, making up 60% 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Mexico have an average rating of 4.22 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.55 stars. Our analysis covers 67 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Mexico, 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 Mexico

Showing 3 results

Benjamin Brenda Kay
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Unable to provide a summary. The reviews submitted are for Century 21 real estate services in Mexico, Missouri, not for Benjamin Brenda Kay daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available for analysis.

None - reviews are for real estate servicesnot daycare
Address
409 W Love St, Mexico, MO
Phone
(573) 582-7023
Mexico Area Family Ymca INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews consistently praise the Mexico Area Family YMCA for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Parents highlight the quality amenities including an indoor pool, workout equipment, exercise classes, and basketball courts. The facility is described as a valuable community resource suitable for families of all ages.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffindoor pool
Address
1127 Adams St, Mexico, MO
Phone
(573) 581-1540
Imagine This L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
408 N Jefferson St, Mexico, MO
Phone
(573) 582-1043

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Mexico, Missouri, out of 5 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 Mexico have an average Google rating of 4.22 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Mexico, 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
Mexico offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 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 Mexico for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mexico 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.