Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Ozark, MO
Compare 11 child daycare & preschools in Ozark. Average rating: 4.51/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Ozark, Missouri at a glance
- Programs
- 11
- Avg rating
- 4.51/5
- Parent reviews
- 87
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Ozark has 11 licensed child daycare & preschools with 87 parent reviews averaging 4.51/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 56% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 65721 zip code, averaging 4.51 stars across 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ozark
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.
- 1James River Weekday Preschool4.48 score4.6(20)
6100 N 19th St, Ozark, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 390 children
James River Weekday Preschool is a church-based center in Ozark, Missouri with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the biblical teaching, welcoming community, and quality children's and youth programs. Parents report their families have thrived in the ministries and appreciate the spiritual environment.
biblical teachingwelcoming environmentkids and youth programsworship services - 2Open Arms Early Childhood Development Center Of Ozark, Missouri4.41 score4.7(7)
1200 E Mccracken Rd, Ozark, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
Open Arms Early Childhood Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and welcoming staff, smooth transitions for children, and strong security measures. The center is noted for creating a family-like environment where staff goes above and beyond in their interactions with children.
Caring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentsmooth transitions for new studentssecurity features (cameras - 3Ozark Preschool Circle Of Friends4.2 score4.3(10)
1517 S 4th Ave, Ozark, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 73 children
Ozark Preschool Circle of Friends receives mostly positive reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and quality curriculum. However, a few parents reported poor customer service from staff and concerns about management and staff attentiveness.
caring and loving teachersclean facilityquality learning curriculumconsistent staff - 4Love The Children Preschool And Daycare LLC4.06 score4.1(9)
1910 Selmore Rd, Ozark, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Love the Children Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the structured learning environment, experienced teachers, and significant academic progress in early literacy and numeracy skills. However, a small number of parents reported the facility has high behavioral expectations that may not suit all children, particularly those with special needs like ADHD.
Experienced and caring teachersstructured learning environmentstrong academic preparation for kindergartensafe facility - 5Love The Children Preschool And Daycare LLC4.06 score4.1(9)
5055 N State Highway Nn, Ozark, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
Love the Children Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the structured learning environment, caring teachers, and strong kindergarten preparation. However, a small number of parents reported concerns about rigid behavior expectations and inadequate support for children with special needs.
Experienced and nurturing teachersstructured learning environmentstrong academic preparation for kindergartensafe facility
Rating Distribution
Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Ozark
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Ozark, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Ozark zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65721 | 13 | 4.51 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Ozark (20–390 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
8
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Ozark based on parent reviews
James River Weekday Preschool
6100 N 19th St, Ozark, MO
James River Weekday Preschool is a church-based center in Ozark, Missouri with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the biblical teaching, welcoming community, and quality children's and youth programs. Parents report their families have thrived in the ministries and appreciate the spiritual environment.
Immanuel'S Kids Preschool
135 Jones Rd, Ozark, MO
Reviewers highlight the center's strong religious focus, noting the quality of preaching and worship opportunities. Parents appreciate the friendly and welcoming atmosphere provided by the staff and community.
Open Arms Early Childhood Development Center Of Ozark, Missouri
1200 E Mccracken Rd, Ozark, MO
Open Arms Early Childhood Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and welcoming staff, smooth transitions for children, and strong security measures. The center is noted for creating a family-like environment where staff goes above and beyond in their interactions with children.
Ozark Preschool Circle Of Friends
1517 S 4th Ave, Ozark, MO
Ozark Preschool Circle of Friends receives mostly positive reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and quality curriculum. However, a few parents reported poor customer service from staff and concerns about management and staff attentiveness.
Ozark Early Learning Center
1602 W South St, Ozark, MO
One parent describes the staff at OZARK EARLY LEARNING CENTER as very friendly and trustworthy. Based on this single review, the center has received a 5-star rating.
Abc Preschool & Daycare
3259 N State Highway Nn, Ozark, MO
Parents highlight the staff's wonderful attitude and the reasonable cost of before and after care, with some noting their children have attended for many years. Conversely, one parent reports serious safety concerns, citing an unlocked door during nap time, poor odors, and a generally unsafe environment.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Ozark, Missouri
There are 11 child daycare & preschools in Ozark, Missouri, making up 85% of the 13 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 Ozark have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 56% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 87 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Ozark, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent describes the staff at OZARK EARLY LEARNING CENTER as very friendly and trustworthy. Based on this single review, the center has received a 5-star rating.
- Address
- 1602 W South St, Ozark, MO
- Phone
- (417) 581-2896
Reviewers highlight the center's strong religious focus, noting the quality of preaching and worship opportunities. Parents appreciate the friendly and welcoming atmosphere provided by the staff and community.
- Address
- 135 Jones Rd, Ozark, MO
- Phone
- (417) 724-0966
Open Arms Early Childhood Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and welcoming staff, smooth transitions for children, and strong security measures. The center is noted for creating a family-like environment where staff goes above and beyond in their interactions with children.
- Address
- 1200 E Mccracken Rd, Ozark, MO
- Phone
- (417) 582-0067
James River Weekday Preschool is a church-based center in Ozark, Missouri with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the biblical teaching, welcoming community, and quality children's and youth programs. Parents report their families have thrived in the ministries and appreciate the spiritual environment.
- Address
- 6100 N 19th St, Ozark, MO
- Phone
- (417) 581-5433
Ozark Preschool Circle of Friends receives mostly positive reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and quality curriculum. However, a few parents reported poor customer service from staff and concerns about management and staff attentiveness.
- Address
- 1517 S 4th Ave, Ozark, MO
- Phone
- (417) 731-4115
Parents highlight the staff's wonderful attitude and the reasonable cost of before and after care, with some noting their children have attended for many years. Conversely, one parent reports serious safety concerns, citing an unlocked door during nap time, poor odors, and a generally unsafe environment.
- Address
- 3259 N State Highway Nn, Ozark, MO
- Phone
- (417) 209-0007
Love the Children Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the structured learning environment, experienced teachers, and significant academic progress in early literacy and numeracy skills. However, a small number of parents reported the facility has high behavioral expectations that may not suit all children, particularly those with special needs like ADHD.
- Address
- 1910 Selmore Rd, Ozark, MO
- Phone
- (417) 581-0046
Love the Children Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the structured learning environment, caring teachers, and strong kindergarten preparation. However, a small number of parents reported concerns about rigid behavior expectations and inadequate support for children with special needs.
- Address
- 5055 N State Highway Nn, Ozark, MO
- Phone
- (417) 731-4005
Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool in Ozark receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, structured curriculum, cleanliness, and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight smooth classroom transitions and strong teacher-child relationships that support their children's learning and development.
- Address
- 4910 N 21st St, Ozark, MO
- Phone
- (417) 581-7713
- Address
- 3259 N State Highway Nn, Ozark, MO
- Phone
- (417) 429-6778
- Address
- 2850 State Highway 14 E, Ozark, MO
- Phone
- (417) 844-7784
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