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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Valley Park, MO

Compare 1 child daycare & preschools in Valley Park. Average rating: 4.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Valley Park, Missouri at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.3/5
Parent reviews
24
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Valley Park has 1 licensed child daycare & preschools with 24 parent reviews averaging 4.3/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Valley Park

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.

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    Lakeside Children'S Academy INC.
    4.22 score
    4.3(15)

    1230 Dougherty Ferry Rd, Valley Park, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 149 children

    Lakeside Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the family-oriented culture, caring staff, and educational quality. Parents emphasize feeling confident in their children's safety and wellbeing, with many noting strong teacher retention and personalized attention from ownership. The facility is credited with preparing children well for kindergarten while maintaining a warm, welcoming environment.

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Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Valley Park

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Valley Park, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Valley Park (60–149 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Valley Park based on parent reviews

Lakeside Children'S Academy INC.

4.3(15)

1230 Dougherty Ferry Rd, Valley Park, MO

Lakeside Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the family-oriented culture, caring staff, and educational quality. Parents emphasize feeling confident in their children's safety and wellbeing, with many noting strong teacher retention and personalized attention from ownership. The facility is credited with preparing children well for kindergarten while maintaining a warm, welcoming environment.

Family-oriented environmentca

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Daycare types in Valley Park

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Valley Park, Missouri

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in Valley Park, Missouri, making up 50% of the 2 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 Valley Park have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Valley Park, 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 Valley Park

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Lakeside Children'S Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Lakeside Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the family-oriented culture, caring staff, and educational quality. Parents emphasize feeling confident in their children's safety and wellbeing, with many noting strong teacher retention and personalized attention from ownership. The facility is credited with preparing children well for kindergarten while maintaining a warm, welcoming environment.

Family-oriented environmentca
Address
1230 Dougherty Ferry Rd, Valley Park, MO
Phone
(636) 225-4800

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in Valley Park, Missouri, out of 2 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 Valley Park have an average Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Valley Park, 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
Valley Park offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Valley Park for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Valley Park 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.