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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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A Place For Children INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

A Place for Children in St. Louis receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, experienced staff led by owner Gail, the warm home-like environment, and the genuine affection staff show toward children. Families report their children are happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily.

Caring and experienced staffwelcoming environmentstrong personal attention from owner Gail
Address
10823 Big Bend Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 821-3433
West County Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for its caring, nurturing environment where children feel safe and loved while learning and growing. Staff members are described as exceptional, communicative, and genuinely invested in each child's development. Multiple families report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and excited to attend daily.

Caring and loving staffstrong communication with parentssafe and welcoming environment
Address
15405 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO
Phone
(636) 519-0888
Jewish Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Jewish Community Center in St. Louis is a highly-rated multipurpose facility that offers fitness, aquatic, and recreational programs. Parents consistently praise the clean, well-maintained facilities, welcoming and friendly staff, and diverse community atmosphere. Many families appreciate the variety of classes, amenities including pools and gyms, and childcare services available.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and welcoming staffdiverse and inclusive community
Address
2 Millstone Campus Dr, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 442-3224
Teddy Bear Daycare And Learning Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Teddy Bear Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's care, engagement, and teaching approach. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and making strong developmental progress. One parent reported concerns about inconsistent teacher practices regarding nutrition and hygiene.

Knowledgeable and caring staffchildren excited to attendstrong developmental progress
Address
2120 Old Highway 94 South, St Charles, MO
Phone
(636) 940-0990
Southern Boone Area Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Southern Boone Area YMCA in Ashland receives consistently high praise from parents for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the quality equipment, diverse class offerings, and community involvement. One parent noted initial concerns with childwatch services that have since improved.

clean facilityfriendly stafftop-notch equipment
Address
303 Main St, Ashland, MO
Phone
(573) 657-9600
Benton County R-II School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
101 W Lamine St, Lincoln, MO
Phone
(660) 547-3097
Small Wonders Childcare Center South LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Small Wonders Childcare Center South receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and children's happiness and comfort at the center. Many families have remained enrolled for multiple years and drive out of their way to continue using the facility.

Caring and passionate staffClean and organized facilityExcellent parent-staff communication via app
Address
1675 Rock Rd, De Soto, MO
Phone
(636) 337-7033
Early Explorers Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Early Explorers Learning Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong communication, educational activities, safety, and genuine investment in their children's development and growth. The center is particularly noted for staff stability, leadership quality, and making the transition to daycare easy for first-time parents.

Warm and caring staffstrong communication with parents (app updates with photos)genuine investment in child development
Address
7 Victory Dr, Liberty, MO
Phone
(816) 781-2211
Boone Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Boone Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, daily activity updates, and effective kindergarten preparation. One parent reported a serious concern about staff not knowing a child's location. Overall rating is 4.7/5 based on recent reviews.

Personalized attention from staffdaily photo updates of activitiessmooth transition process
Address
407 Se Douglas, Lees Summit, MO
Phone
(816) 246-4903
Westport Montessori LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Westport Montessori receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, personalized attention, and strong Montessori practices. However, one parent reported concerns about overcrowded infant spaces, disengaged staff, poor facility conditions, inadequate tour process, and lack of communication during enrollment.

Loving and dedicated staffpersonalized attention to each childresponsive communication
Address
3930 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 753-6633
Stephen'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Stephen's House is a highly-rated family-owned daycare center in Kansas City where all 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, stable staff, intentional curriculum, strong communication, and nurturing environment that makes children excited to attend.

Experienced and long-tenured staff with consistencywarm and nurturing environmentthoughtful age-appropriate curriculum
Address
5755 N Northwood Rd, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 741-5056
Friendly Temple Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for a church or religious organization. The listings show worship services, funeral services, and religious gatherings rather than childcare experiences.

Professional and helpful staffwelcoming communityquality facilities
Address
5508 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 367-9600
Creative Expressions Learning Center Imperial
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Creative Expressions Learning Center Imperial (also referred to as Cadence Academy) for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational curriculum. Children show significant developmental progress in areas like language, motor skills, potty training, and social interaction. The facility is described as clean, safe, and welcoming with excellent parent communication through daily updates and photos.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong educational curriculumclean and safe facility
Address
2862 Seckman Rd, Imperial, MO
Phone
(636) 296-4448
Happy Days Learning Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Happy Days Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and patient staff, warm atmosphere, educational activities, and their children's happiness and comfort at the center.

Caring and patient staffwarm and friendly atmospherechildren feel safe and happy
Address
6114 W Florissant Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 448-1288
Bright Start Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Bright Start Academy (also known as O2B Kids) for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong teacher-child relationships, developmental enrichment, and excellent communication with families. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and feeling like family.

Caring and dedicated staffwarm and nurturing environmentstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
3250 Bearfield, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 447-0005
E D Lunn Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

E D Lunn Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and grandparents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and educational development of children. The owner, Josie, is frequently highlighted for her attentiveness and responsiveness to concerns. One parent reported a serious safety concern regarding child pickup procedures on their child's first day.

loving and professional staffclean facilitiesaffordable pricing
Address
10601 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 965-0811
The Discovery Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Discovery Place is highly regarded by parents in Jefferson City, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, safe learning environment, and strong kindergarten preparation. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report long-term satisfaction with the center.

Experienced and stable staff (many with 10+ years tenure)caring and loving teacherssafe environment
Address
1448 Aaron Ct, Jefferson City, MO
Phone
(573) 634-3838
Wonder-Land Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Wonder-Land Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple decades. Parents highlight the nurturing, supportive environment and quality care provided by Mrs. Byrd and Ms. Victoria, with children showing strong academic and developmental progress. The center is noted for accommodating special needs and flexible scheduling.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong academic preparation for schoolclean facility
Address
203 Clarke Ave, Clever, MO
Phone
(417) 743-5106
Learn And Grow Organic Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Learn and Grow Organic Daycare in Nixa receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and friendly staff, director Joyce, daily communication via the Brightwheel app, clean facilities, outdoor activities, and structured curriculum. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel confident leaving their children in this care.

Friendly and caring staffresponsive communication and daily updates via appclean facility
Address
1879 N State Highway Cc, Nixa, MO
Phone
(417) 494-5099
Plc Kidz
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

PLC KIDZ receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, structured environment, and engaging activities. Parents consistently report their children are happy and feel safe at the facility. One parent expressed concern about the center's ability to provide individualized care for children with separation anxiety.

Caring and professional staffwell-organized structurestrong communication with parents
Address
5505 Gateway Dr, Joplin, MO
Phone
(417) 499-4398
Journey Zone Learning Center For Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
690 Lynn St, Lebanon, MO
Phone
(417) 288-2045
Union Preschool Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
3543 Watson Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 647-0898
Noah'S Ark Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
5001 Little Rock Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 487-8507
Springfield Dream Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Note: Reviews appear to be for a community center, not a daycare facility. All 10 reviews (5/5 stars) praise Springfield Dream Center for its community services, compassionate leadership, and support programs including meals, education, and resources for families in need.

Welcoming and friendly staffexcellent leadership under Jody Dowfree services (meals
Address
829 W Atlantic St, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 720-1065
Radiant Faith Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
5314 W Florissant Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 385-1036
Faith Preschool And Parents Day Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Faith Preschool for its caring, dedicated staff, personalized attention to each child, and strong communication with families. The center is noted for affordable pricing, holistic child development (academic, social, emotional, and spiritual), and community-building events that create lasting family connections.

Caring and dedicated staff with low turnoverpersonalized attention to individual childrenstrong parent communication with pho
Address
2950 Droste Rd, St Charles, MO
Phone
(636) 724-7020
Open Arms Early Childhood Development Center Of Ozark, Missouri
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Open Arms Early Childhood Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and welcoming staff, smooth transitions for children, and strong security measures. The center is noted for creating a family-like environment where staff goes above and beyond in their interactions with children.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentsmooth transitions for new students
Address
1200 E Mccracken Rd, Ozark, MO
Phone
(417) 582-0067
Redeemer Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents praise Redeemer Preschool for its caring and skilled staff who successfully help shy children build confidence and prepare for school. The facility is described as welcoming, supportive, and part of a valued community institution with excellent results for student progress.

Caring and nurturing staffeffective in building children's confidencehelps prepare kids for school
Address
1620 New Boyd St, De Soto, MO
Phone
(636) 586-8903
Patriot Playhouse Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
201 Granby Miners Rd, Granby, MO
Phone
(417) 592-5668
I Wonder Y Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

I WONDER Y PRESCHOOL is a faith-based preschool in Camdenton that receives positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the quality of teachers, religious curriculum, and community events like fall festivals and trunk-or-treat activities.

Awesome teachersfaith-based educationwelcoming environment for children
Address
340 W Highway 54, Camdenton, MO
Phone
(573) 346-5350

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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.