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1,615 Child Daycare & Preschools in Missouri

Browse 1,615 child daycare & preschools across Missouri. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Missouri

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Missouri can make the decision-making process smoother.

Missouri has about 2,331 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Missouri. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Missouri

There are 2,331 daycares in Missouri: 232 headstart facilities, 249 before/after school centers, 235 religious facility daycares, and 1,615 childcare and preschool centers.

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Victory Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The reviews provided appear to be for Gracelife Chapel (formerly Victory Church), a religious institution, rather than Victory Children's Center daycare. One reviewer mentioned positive childcare experiences with fun activities, Bible trivia, and planned events during church services. No substantive daycare-specific reviews are available for evaluation.

Child care activities described as fun and well-plannedwelcoming atmospherecommunity involvement
Address
1 Victory Dr, Pevely, MO
Phone
(636) 475-3100
Creative Bridge Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise this dance and acro studio for creating a welcoming, family-like community environment. Children develop confidence, skills, and leadership while building long-term friendships with caring, invested instructors. Families report high satisfaction across multiple class types including dance, acro, gymnastics, and ninja tumbling.

Excellent instruction and skill developmentcaring and invested teachersfamily-like community atmosphere
Address
1018 E 10th St, Carrollton, MO
Phone
(660) 542-0057
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
Stray Dog Theatre
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

This is not a daycare center but rather a theater company. The reviews describe Stray Dog Theatre as a high-quality community theater with excellent performances, an intimate venue in a converted church, and welcoming staff. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the productions, atmosphere, and customer service.

Excellent performances and talented castintimate venue with good sightlineswelcoming and accommodating staff
Address
725 Bellerive Blvd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 797-9258
Harvest Kids Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The reviews appear to be for a church (House of Harvest) rather than the daycare center listed. Reviews praise the welcoming community, spiritual leadership, and worship experience, but do not contain information about daycare services or child care quality.

Welcoming and friendly communitystrong spiritual leadershipgenuine faith-based environment
Address
3265 Dunn Rd, Florissant, MO
Phone
(314) 921-8700
Little Treasures Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Little Treasures Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff being described as caring, professional, and genuinely invested in each child's development. Parents report their children making significant academic and social progress, including learning letters, numbers, writing, and table manners. Many parents describe the facility as feeling like extended family and express strong confidence in the staff's care.

Caring and professional staffacademic progress (lettersnumbers
Address
1524 Heritage Landing, St Charles, MO
Phone
(636) 922-1900
Easter Seals Midwest
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Easter Seals Midwest in Pleasant Valley receives consistently high praise from parents. Families highlight the stable, dedicated staff, clean facilities, and structured environment as key strengths. Multiple parents report their children thrive there and recommend the program strongly.

Amazing staffclean environmentstructured programs
Address
6600 Royal St, # A, Pleasant Valley, MO
Phone
(816) 476-4011
Deutsch Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Note: Reviews appear to be for Temple Israel, a synagogue, rather than the Deutsch Early Childhood Center daycare. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and inclusive community, beautiful historic building, and kind staff who welcome people of all faiths.

Welcoming and inclusive atmospherekind and friendly staffbeautiful historic building
Address
1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 432-8050
Children Of Destiny Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The reviews provided are not for the daycare center but for Radiant Life Church. No actual parent reviews about Children of Destiny Child Care's services, staff, facilities, or child care quality are present in the submitted data.

None mentioned for the daycare
Address
11533 Gamel Cemetery Rd, Festus, MO
Phone
(636) 937-0800
Cornerstone Center For Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Cornerstone Center for Early Learning in St. Louis receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring, experienced staff, strong educational focus, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive developmentally and emotionally at this facility.

Caring and experienced staff with high retention ratesstrong educational curriculum starting in infant roomsclean classrooms
Address
3901 Russell Blvd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 865-5244
Play To Learn Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
101 Ne R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO
Phone
(816) 988-7142
First Step Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
19401 E Us Highway 24, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 796-9210
The Saint Louis Zoo Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

NOTE: These reviews are for the Saint Louis Zoo, not a preschool or daycare center. The reviews praise the zoo's cleanliness, spacious grounds, well-maintained animal enclosures, knowledgeable staff, and free admission. Visitors consistently recommend it as a high-quality attraction suitable for families.

Free admissionspacious 90-acre groundsimpeccably clean and well-maintained
Address
1 Government Dr, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 646-4530
Mercy Co-Worker Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
12727 Old Tesson Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 543-5995
Friends Gather Here LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

ERROR: The reviews provided are for Gather Here, a fabric and yarn craft store in Boston/Cambridge, not for Friends Gather Here LLC daycare in St Joseph, Missouri. The reviews cannot be used to evaluate the daycare facility.

Unable to assess - reviews are for incorrect business
Address
2848 Jules St, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 233-7874
Radiant Faith Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Radiant Faith Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff led by Pastor Lee and Ms. LaToya. Parents report their children show significant developmental gains in speech, social skills, academics, and confidence, while enjoying a safe, clean, and nurturing environment with engaging learning activities.

caring and loving staffprofessional environmentsafe and clean facilities
Address
2153 Mckelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO
Phone
(314) 275-7336
The Learning Lodge L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
140 T.R. Hughes Blvd, O Fallon, MO
Phone
(636) 240-5634
Creative Expressions Learning Center Eureka
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Creative Expressions Learning Center for exceptional infant and early childhood care, with staff described as caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's development. Multiple families report smooth transitions to kindergarten, strong academic and social learning outcomes, and excellent communication through their app system. The facility is highlighted as a safe, nurturing environment where children are excited to attend.

Attentive and caring infant carestrong developmental activitieseffective kindergarten preparation
Address
76 Legends Parkway, Eureka, MO
Phone
(636) 938-3999
Freereign Academic Enterprises LLC Dba Wildwood Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Wildwood Early Learning Center receives universal praise from parents for its exceptional staff, nurturing environment, and child-focused care. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, engaged, and thriving, with strong communication from management and thoughtfully designed programming. The facility is described as a safe, clean, and welcoming extension of the family.

Attentive and caring staffchildren excited to attend dailyexcellent parent co
Address
16930 Manchester Rd, Wildwood, MO
Phone
(636) 273-5000
The Berry Patch Professional Child Care Center L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Berry Patch receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and developmental support. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, quality facilities, engaging activities, and staff responsiveness. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center highly.

Kind and communicative teachersdaily updates on child developmentwelcoming staff
Address
670 S Laclede Station Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 962-4499
Girls Incorporated Of St. Louis
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Girls Incorporated of St. Louis for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and comprehensive educational and recreational programs. The organization is recognized for empowering young girls through STEM opportunities, career guidance, scholarships, and character development while promoting black excellence and female leadership. Multiple reviewers highlight affordability and long-term positive impact, with some families spanning multiple generations.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and inviting staffsupportive leadership
Address
3801 Nelson Dr, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 385-8088
Karen'S Kids Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Karen's Kids for exceptional, loving care and educational activities. Reviewers report their children thrived academically and socially, with lasting memories and friendships. Staff are described as trustworthy and family-like, making parents feel confident leaving their children.

Caring and passionate staffstrong educational activitiessafe environment
Address
3857 Mc Clay Rd, St Peters, MO
Phone
(636) 928-2234
A Galaxy Of Stars Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the professional, caring staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight the owner's hands-on involvement, strong curriculum preparation for kindergarten, regular photo/video updates, and family-like treatment of children. The center is noted for its cleanliness, diversity and inclusion focus, reasonable pricing, and community values.

Professional and caring staffowner actively present and accessiblefamily-like treatment of children
Address
1626 Towne Dr, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 474-0715
Hawthorne Educational Services INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Hawthorne Educational Services is highly rated for providing assessment tools and intervention resources for students with behavioral and learning challenges. Reviews highlight the effectiveness of their screening assessments, intervention manuals, and educational resources used by teachers, schools, and clinics. Customers consistently praise the quality of materials, ease of ordering, and helpful customer service.

Comprehensive assessment toolsclear and practical intervention strategiesdual school and home versions available
Address
800 Gray Oak Dr, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 874-1710
End Of The Rainbow Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

End of the Rainbow CDC in Columbia receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewed parents who praise the welcoming, caring staff and strong developmental focus. Parents consistently highlight the director team (Shane and Nikki) and teachers as invested professionals who create a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Caring and welcoming staffstrong academic and social developmentclean facility
Address
2505 Old 63 South, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 442-7979
Building Blocks Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
505 E Harrison St, Republic, MO
Phone
(417) 689-0105
The Brain Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Brain Station in Crystal City receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, safe environment, and positive developmental outcomes for children of all ages. Multiple families have used the facility for extended periods and report consistently happy, healthy children.

Caring and loving staffwarm and welcoming environmentchildren show developmental progress
Address
450 Bailey Rd, Crystal City, MO
Phone
(636) 933-7355
Los Ninos II INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Brighton Learning Center (BLC) for its caring, knowledgeable staff and developmentally appropriate curriculum across multiple locations. They highlight excellent communication through daily app updates, photos, and videos, as well as the owners' personal involvement and investment in each child's success. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and well-cared for from infancy through pre-school.

Friendly and caring staffdevelopmentally appropriate curriculumdaily app updates with photos and videos
Address
7260 Ne Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO
Phone
(816) 436-1869
Bls Early Childhood Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

BLS Early Childhood Center in Grain Valley receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, educational curriculum, and safe environment. Parents highlight strong communication, long-term staff retention, and children's visible growth and enthusiasm for attending. The facility accommodates families with extended hours and serves infants through school-age children.

Warm and caring staffexperienced teachers with long tenurestrong educational curriculum
Address
636 Nw Jefferson St, Grain Valley, MO
Phone
(816) 443-2424
Charleys Angels LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Charley's Angels LLC receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, warm staff and owners. Parents report their children make significant developmental gains in communication, socialization, and learning while feeling safe and loved. The center is noted for daily progress updates, engaging activities, cleanliness, and responsive management.

Caring and warm staffresponsive owners (Mr. & Mrs. Alexander/Ms. Oletha and Mr. Todd)daily progress reports
Address
3194 Morganford, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 577-0097

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,615 child daycare & preschools daycares across Missouri. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Missouri are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Missouri's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Missouri, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Missouri sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Missouri vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.