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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Smithville, MO

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Smithville. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Smithville, Missouri at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.53/5
Parent reviews
33
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Smithville has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 33 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 64089 zip code, averaging 4.53 stars across 7 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Smithville

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
    Gcc Preschool
    4.62 score
    4.9(11)

    1520 Dd Hwy, Smithville, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    The reviews provided are for a church facility, not the GCC Preschool daycare center. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, pastor, and community involvement, but contain no information about daycare services, staff, curriculum, or child care quality.

    Welcoming communitystrong faith-based environmentquality facilityactive community programs like MOPS group
  2. 2
    A Step Above L.L.C.
    4.39 score
    4.5(18)

    303 N Hwy 169, Smithville, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

    A Step Above LLC is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Smithville, Missouri with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff who help children thrive emotionally and academically, noting significant positive changes in their children's development and confidence. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and providing strong communication and engaging activities.

    Caring and attentive staffchild development and learning outcomesclean facilityfrequent photo communication

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Smithville

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

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Smithville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
640897
4.53
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Smithville (40–136 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Smithville based on parent reviews

Gcc Preschool

4.9(11)

1520 Dd Hwy, Smithville, MO

The reviews provided are for a church facility, not the GCC Preschool daycare center. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, pastor, and community involvement, but contain no information about daycare services, staff, curriculum, or child care quality.

Welcoming communitystrong faith-based environmentquality facility

A Step Above L.L.C.

4.5(18)

303 N Hwy 169, Smithville, MO

A Step Above LLC is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Smithville, Missouri with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff who help children thrive emotionally and academically, noting significant positive changes in their children's development and confidence. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and providing strong communication and engaging activities.

Caring and attentive staffchild development and learning outcomesclean facility

Just Like Home Kids INC

4.2(4)

1050 S Commercial Ave, Smithville, MO

One parent highlights the facility's quality staff, spacious environment, and engaging activities, noting their children enjoy attending. Conversely, another parent reports a negative experience involving abrupt dismissal after a single day, allegations of mishandled personal belongings, and unprofessional communication regarding their child's behavior.

Gentle and patient stafflarge and uncrowded facilityvaried and rotated activities

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Smithville, Missouri

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Smithville, Missouri. 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 Smithville have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.53 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Smithville, 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 Smithville

Showing 7 results

Gcc Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The reviews provided are for a church facility, not the GCC Preschool daycare center. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, pastor, and community involvement, but contain no information about daycare services, staff, curriculum, or child care quality.

Welcoming communitystrong faith-based environmentquality facility
Address
1520 Dd Hwy, Smithville, MO
Phone
(816) 532-3737
A Step Above L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

A Step Above LLC is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Smithville, Missouri with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff who help children thrive emotionally and academically, noting significant positive changes in their children's development and confidence. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and providing strong communication and engaging activities.

Caring and attentive staffchild development and learning outcomesclean facility
Address
303 N Hwy 169, Smithville, MO
Phone
(816) 532-3104
Just Like Home Kids INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent highlights the facility's quality staff, spacious environment, and engaging activities, noting their children enjoy attending. Conversely, another parent reports a negative experience involving abrupt dismissal after a single day, allegations of mishandled personal belongings, and unprofessional communication regarding their child's behavior.

Gentle and patient stafflarge and uncrowded facilityvaried and rotated activities
Address
1050 S Commercial Ave, Smithville, MO
Phone
(816) 532-4495
Abc-123 Child Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1601 N 169 Hwy, Ste A, Smithville, MO
Phone
(816) 532-4660
Innovation Learning LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
600 Maple Ave, Smithville, MO
Phone
(720) 666-1086
Innovation Learning LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18801 County Road F, Smithville, MO
Phone
(720) 697-3832
Innovation Learning LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
695 S Commercial Ave, Smithville, MO
Phone
(707) 666-4761

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Smithville, Missouri. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Smithville have an average Google rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Smithville, 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
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 Smithville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Smithville 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.