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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Pleasant Hill, MO

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Pleasant Hill. Average rating: 4.42/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Pleasant Hill, Missouri at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.42/5
Parent reviews
31
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Pleasant Hill has 3 licensed child daycare & preschools with 31 parent reviews averaging 4.42/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pleasant Hill

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
    Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church
    4.64 score
    4.9(12)

    1300 Lexington, Pleasant Hill, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 49 children

    Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising the welcoming community atmosphere and quality of worship services. Parents and visitors highlight the caring nature of the congregation and their active community involvement. The facility is described as a family-oriented place of worship with engaging leadership.

    welcoming atmospherecaring and loving communitystrong pastorgood fellowship
  2. 2
    Creative Kids Preschool
    4.07 score
    4.1(14)

    909 Colonial Dr, Pleasant Hill, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Creative Kids Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily, with several noting the facility compares favorably to other preschools they've tried.

    loving and attentive staffwarm and welcoming environmentchildren feel at homeage-appropriate curriculum

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Pleasant Hill

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Pleasant Hill, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.27avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

4.9avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Pleasant Hill (20–145 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Pleasant Hill based on parent reviews

K.I.D.Z. INC.

4.5(3)

905 Henley Dr, Pleasant Hill, MO

Parents highlight the center's loving staff and helpfulness, with one noting they were willing to assist with pickup during a personal emergency. Conversely, a detailed negative account cites the new ownership for unprofessional conduct, including sharing private family information, inconsistent discipline, and sending sick children to school.

loving staffhelpful with pickupprovides love and snuggles

Creative Kids Preschool

4.1(14)

909 Colonial Dr, Pleasant Hill, MO

Creative Kids Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily, with several noting the facility compares favorably to other preschools they've tried.

loving and attentive staffwarm and welcoming environmentchildren feel at home

A Kid'S Place LLC

4.2(2)

1903 Van Hoy Dr, Pleasant Hill, MO

One parent highlights a dedicated staff that fosters an educational, play-based environment, while another raises serious safety and ethical concerns regarding staff conduct. The latter review alleges that teachers engage in excessive smoking and inappropriate behavior on the premises, casting doubt on the facility's oversight.

dedicated teachers and staffeducational and play-based environmentfun learning atmosphere

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Daycare types in Pleasant Hill

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Pleasant Hill, Missouri

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, making up 75% of the 4 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 Pleasant Hill have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 31 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill

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K.I.D.Z. INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents highlight the center's loving staff and helpfulness, with one noting they were willing to assist with pickup during a personal emergency. Conversely, a detailed negative account cites the new ownership for unprofessional conduct, including sharing private family information, inconsistent discipline, and sending sick children to school.

loving staffhelpful with pickupprovides love and snuggles
Address
905 Henley Dr, Pleasant Hill, MO
Phone
(816) 987-2074
A Kid'S Place LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent highlights a dedicated staff that fosters an educational, play-based environment, while another raises serious safety and ethical concerns regarding staff conduct. The latter review alleges that teachers engage in excessive smoking and inappropriate behavior on the premises, casting doubt on the facility's oversight.

dedicated teachers and staffeducational and play-based environmentfun learning atmosphere
Address
1903 Van Hoy Dr, Pleasant Hill, MO
Phone
(816) 540-5250
Creative Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Creative Kids Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily, with several noting the facility compares favorably to other preschools they've tried.

loving and attentive staffwarm and welcoming environmentchildren feel at home
Address
909 Colonial Dr, Pleasant Hill, MO
Phone
(816) 668-7450

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, out of 4 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 Pleasant Hill have an average Google rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Pleasant Hill, 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
Pleasant Hill offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 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 Pleasant Hill for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Pleasant Hill 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.