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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Oak Grove, MO

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

Oak Grove, Missouri at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4/5
Parent reviews
52
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Oak Grove has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 52 parent reviews averaging 4/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Oak Grove

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
    New Life Assembly Of God
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    801 Sw 1st St, Oak Grove, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 49 children

    New Life Assembly of God is a religious facility in Oak Grove, Missouri with a 4.8/5 Google rating based on 10 reviews. Parents consistently praise the welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere, strong pastoral leadership, and child-focused programming. Reviewers highlight the sense of community, quality of sermons, and inclusive environment as key strengths.

    Welcoming and non-judgmental atmospherestrong pastoral leadership (Pastor Todd)family-oriented communitychild-focused programming and children's church
  2. 2
    Magic Kingdom INC.
    4.43 score
    4.6(13)

    704 Salem, Oak Grove, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    Magic Kingdom Inc. receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong developmental focus. Parents highlight the center's ability to accommodate special needs, provide themed curriculum, maintain cleanliness, and create a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially.

    Caring and attentive staffaccommodates special needsthemed educational lesson plansclean facility
  3. 3
    Duncan Academy East INC
    3.88 score
    3.8(7)

    1103 Sw 1st St, Oak Grove, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

    Duncan Academy East receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for their exceptional care of children with special needs and ADHD. The facility is noted for its clean, organized environment, loving staff, and structured curriculum. However, two reviews mention concerns about fairness in handling customer concerns and a behavioral incident involving biting.

    Excellent support for special needs and ADHD childrencaring and nurturing staffclean and organized facilitystructured curriculum
  4. 4

    508 E 12th St, Oak Grove, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Sunny Days receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, welcoming environment, and child development outcomes. However, some parents report serious concerns about staff experience levels, lack of communication, and abrupt dismissals of children.

    Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentchildren enjoy attendingstrong child development and learning outcomes

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Oak Grove

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
3
Below 3
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Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Oak Grove, based on parent reviews

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Oak Grove zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
640755
4
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Oak Grove (34–99 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Oak Grove based on parent reviews

Magic Kingdom INC.

4.6(13)

704 Salem, Oak Grove, MO

Magic Kingdom Inc. receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong developmental focus. Parents highlight the center's ability to accommodate special needs, provide themed curriculum, maintain cleanliness, and create a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Caring and attentive staffaccommodates special needsthemed educational lesson plans

Duncan Academy East INC

3.8(7)

1103 Sw 1st St, Oak Grove, MO

Duncan Academy East receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for their exceptional care of children with special needs and ADHD. The facility is noted for its clean, organized environment, loving staff, and structured curriculum. However, two reviews mention concerns about fairness in handling customer concerns and a behavioral incident involving biting.

Excellent support for special needs and ADHD childrencaring and nurturing staffclean and organized facility

Sunny Days Day Care And Pre-School INC.

3.8(9)

508 E 12th St, Oak Grove, MO

Sunny Days receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, welcoming environment, and child development outcomes. However, some parents report serious concerns about staff experience levels, lack of communication, and abrupt dismissals of children.

Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentchildren enjoy attending

Little Lambs Learning Center

3(3)

600 Se 12th St, Oak Grove, MO

One parent highlights the center's flexibility and individualized attention for behavior and special needs, while another appreciates the caring environment and educational value for working families. Conversely, a separate review alleges severe misconduct including verbal abuse, physical punishment, neglect, and unsafe conditions involving staff members.

flexible schedulingindividualized attentionbehavior support

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Oak Grove, Missouri

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Oak Grove, 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Oak Grove have an average rating of 4 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 52 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove

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Magic Kingdom INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Magic Kingdom Inc. receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong developmental focus. Parents highlight the center's ability to accommodate special needs, provide themed curriculum, maintain cleanliness, and create a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Caring and attentive staffaccommodates special needsthemed educational lesson plans
Address
704 Salem, Oak Grove, MO
Phone
(816) 690-3933
Duncan Academy East INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Duncan Academy East receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for their exceptional care of children with special needs and ADHD. The facility is noted for its clean, organized environment, loving staff, and structured curriculum. However, two reviews mention concerns about fairness in handling customer concerns and a behavioral incident involving biting.

Excellent support for special needs and ADHD childrencaring and nurturing staffclean and organized facility
Address
1103 Sw 1st St, Oak Grove, MO
Phone
(816) 625-0186
Sunny Days Day Care And Pre-School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Sunny Days receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, welcoming environment, and child development outcomes. However, some parents report serious concerns about staff experience levels, lack of communication, and abrupt dismissals of children.

Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentchildren enjoy attending
Address
508 E 12th St, Oak Grove, MO
Phone
(816) 690-3540
Little Lambs Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights the center's flexibility and individualized attention for behavior and special needs, while another appreciates the caring environment and educational value for working families. Conversely, a separate review alleges severe misconduct including verbal abuse, physical punishment, neglect, and unsafe conditions involving staff members.

flexible schedulingindividualized attentionbehavior support
Address
600 Se 12th St, Oak Grove, MO
Phone
(816) 625-0108

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove have an average Google rating of 4 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 40% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Oak Grove, 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
Oak Grove offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 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 Oak Grove for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Oak Grove 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.