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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Rolla, MO

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Rolla. Average rating: 4.35/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Rolla, Missouri at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.35/5
Parent reviews
67
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Rolla has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 67 parent reviews averaging 4.35/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rolla

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
    Missouri Ozarks Community Action INC.
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    1811 E Tenth St, Rolla, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 60 children

    This is not a daycare center but a community action agency providing utility and housing assistance. Reviews consistently praise staff professionalism, courtesy, and helpfulness in assisting clients with heating assistance, weatherization, and housing services.

    Professional and courteous staffefficient serviceresponsive communicationhelpful case workers
  2. 2
    Stepping Stones Child Care Center
    4.36 score
    4.5(13)

    814 B Highway O, Rolla, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children

    Stepping Stones Child Care Center in Rolla, Missouri receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents consistently report that staff members are caring, loving, and attentive, with children enjoying attending and forming strong relationships with teachers. The director is noted for being responsive and going above and beyond to communicate with families about their children's progress.

    caring and loving staffchildren enjoy attendingresponsive directorgood communication with parents
  3. 3
    Salem Avenue Baptist Childcare Center
    4.18 score
    4.3(7)

    1501 Highway 72 East, Rolla, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 80 children

    Salem Avenue Baptist Childcare Center receives consistently positive feedback for its welcoming community and Christ-centered approach. Parents praise the warm atmosphere, supportive staff, and pastoral leadership, along with community programs like VBS and Awana.

    welcoming staffwarm community atmosphereChrist-centered childcareexcellent pastor
  4. 4
    Greentree Child Care And Learning Center
    4.16 score
    4.3(6)

    800 Greentree Rd, Rolla, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children

    Greentree Child Care and Learning Center in Rolla receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the staff professionalism, care quality, and educational preparation. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, safe activities, and a welcoming environment. The center operates at or near capacity with waitlists up to one year.

    Professional and welcoming staffsafe and fun activitiesample teachersexcellent kindergarten preparation
  5. 5
    All Gods Children Day Care
    3.52 score
    3.4(20)

    400 Olive St, Rolla, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    All God's Children Day Care in Rolla has received consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight significant improvements under new director Ms. Kim, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, organized environment, and strong communication. Parents report confidence in their children's safety, development, and overall experience at the center.

    caring and experienced staffclean and organized facilitystrong parent communicationspecial needs support

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Rolla

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.3avg rating
4 daycares · 4 rated

Church Daycare

4.3avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Rolla zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
654017
4.35
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Rolla (25–130 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Rolla based on parent reviews

Stepping Stones Child Care Center

4.5(13)

814 B Highway O, Rolla, MO

Stepping Stones Child Care Center in Rolla, Missouri receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents consistently report that staff members are caring, loving, and attentive, with children enjoying attending and forming strong relationships with teachers. The director is noted for being responsive and going above and beyond to communicate with families about their children's progress.

caring and loving staffchildren enjoy attendingresponsive director

Smiles Preschool And Childcare

5(1)

1302 N Elm St, Rolla, MO

One parent highlights the facility's excellent teachers and convenient daily communication app. They express strong satisfaction with the care provided, noting that their child enjoys attending.

great teachershelpful app for daily updateshappy child

Greentree Child Care And Learning Center

4.3(6)

800 Greentree Rd, Rolla, MO

Greentree Child Care and Learning Center in Rolla receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the staff professionalism, care quality, and educational preparation. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, safe activities, and a welcoming environment. The center operates at or near capacity with waitlists up to one year.

Professional and welcoming staffsafe and fun activitiesample teachers

All Gods Children Day Care

3.4(20)

400 Olive St, Rolla, MO

All God's Children Day Care in Rolla has received consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight significant improvements under new director Ms. Kim, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, organized environment, and strong communication. Parents report confidence in their children's safety, development, and overall experience at the center.

caring and experienced staffclean and organized facilitystrong parent communication

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Daycare types in Rolla

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 2

Child Daycare & Preschools in Rolla, Missouri

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Rolla, Missouri, making up 57% of the 7 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 Rolla have an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 67 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Rolla, 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 Rolla

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Smiles Preschool And Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the facility's excellent teachers and convenient daily communication app. They express strong satisfaction with the care provided, noting that their child enjoys attending.

great teachershelpful app for daily updateshappy child
Address
1302 N Elm St, Rolla, MO
Phone
(573) 201-5386
Stepping Stones Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Stepping Stones Child Care Center in Rolla, Missouri receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents consistently report that staff members are caring, loving, and attentive, with children enjoying attending and forming strong relationships with teachers. The director is noted for being responsive and going above and beyond to communicate with families about their children's progress.

caring and loving staffchildren enjoy attendingresponsive director
Address
814 B Highway O, Rolla, MO
Phone
(573) 364-1790
Greentree Child Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Greentree Child Care and Learning Center in Rolla receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the staff professionalism, care quality, and educational preparation. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, safe activities, and a welcoming environment. The center operates at or near capacity with waitlists up to one year.

Professional and welcoming staffsafe and fun activitiesample teachers
Address
800 Greentree Rd, Rolla, MO
Phone
(573) 364-5744
All Gods Children Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

All God's Children Day Care in Rolla has received consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight significant improvements under new director Ms. Kim, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, organized environment, and strong communication. Parents report confidence in their children's safety, development, and overall experience at the center.

caring and experienced staffclean and organized facilitystrong parent communication
Address
400 Olive St, Rolla, MO
Phone
(573) 368-3158

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Rolla, Missouri, out of 7 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 Rolla have an average Google rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Rolla, 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
Rolla offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Rolla for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Rolla 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.