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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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Boys & Girls Clubs Of West Central Missouri
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents overwhelmingly praise Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri for providing a safe, supportive environment with compassionate staff and valuable social opportunities for children. One parent expressed concern about the facility's handling of behavioral issues and staff conduct.

Amazing staffphenomenal teamcompassionate approach
Address
22675 Depot Rd, Sedalia, MO
Phone
(660) 826-8331
Early Explorers Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Early Explorers Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and genuinely caring staff. Parents highlight excellent communication, educational activities, strong teacher continuity, and the director's hands-on leadership. Families report their children thrive academically and emotionally in this safe, clean facility.

Warm and caring staffexcellent parent communication via app with daily photosengaging educational activities and lesson plans
Address
1735 Southwest Blvd, Jefferson City, MO
Phone
(573) 301-1458
Brighton Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Brighton Beginnings receives high praise from parents for its attentive and patient childcare staff, particularly in infant care. Directors Grace and Kevin are highlighted for excellent management. The facility is part of a welcoming church community with strong leadership.

Attentive and kind infant care staffpatient with childrenexcellent directors (Grace and Kevin)
Address
5403 Highway F, Brighton, MO
Phone
(417) 319-3073
Brighton'S Kidzone
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Brighton's Kidzone receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is commended for attentive and patient infant care staff, with directors Grace and Kevin highlighted for their management. Parents appreciate the warm, welcoming environment and quality of care provided.

Attentive and patient caregiversstrong managementgood teachers
Address
5403 Highway F, Brighton, MO
Phone
(417) 376-4313
Children Are Unique Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
3701 Cook Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 687-5964
Woodlawn Chapels Mothers Day Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews focus primarily on the church itself rather than the daycare center. The congregation is praised for being welcoming, inclusive, and community-oriented. One review specifically mentions the on-site Mom's Day Out daycare as part of the facility's offerings, but no detailed daycare-specific feedback is provided.

Welcoming and inclusive communityactive programmingquality facilities with pavilion and green space
Address
16520 Clayton, Ballwin, MO
Phone
(636) 458-3009
O'Fallon Early Childhood Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

O'Fallon Early Childhood Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with 10 five-star reviews highlighting excellent staff care, strong child development, and reasonable pricing. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially at the facility.

Caring and knowledgeable staffowner involvement and approachabilitystrong curriculum and child development
Address
220 Sonderen St, O Fallon, MO
Phone
(636) 272-0970
Muhammad Mosque #28 Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

This facility appears to be primarily a mosque community center rather than a daycare, based on reviews mentioning spiritual teachings, marriage retreats, and Sunday lectures. Reviews are consistently positive, praising the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual content, and community offerings.

Kind and welcoming staffspiritual and historical teachingsquality food
Address
5967 W Florissant Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 349-1274
Footprints
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The reviews provided are for a church, not the FOOTPRINTS daycare center. There are no actual daycare parent reviews available for this facility. The Google rating shows 0 reviews for the daycare.

None - reviews are for a churchnot the daycare
Address
2935 Lynwood Hills Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO
Phone
(573) 334-4600
Macedonia Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Macedonia Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and experienced staff, family-oriented atmosphere, and strong kindergarten preparation. One parent reported concerns about teacher capability in handling behavioral issues with their child. The center is noted as affordable and conveniently located in Springfield.

caring and invested staff with high tenurewelcoming family atmospherestrong kindergarten transition preparation
Address
1920 S Oxford Ave, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 882-0776
Kids Of Creation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Kids of Creation is highly regarded by parents for its structured, academic-focused curriculum and school-like environment that effectively prepares children for kindergarten. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional teachers and staff, along with engaging activities including themed weeks, chapel, science, and movement programs. One parent reported a negative experience related to staff professionalism during a phone call.

Strong academic curriculumwell-prepared for kindergartenengaging themed activities
Address
922 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 720-1053
Douglass Community Services Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews praise Douglass Community Services as an excellent community resource offering multiple services including food assistance, senior programs, counseling, and a thrift store. Parents and community members consistently highlight the warm, caring staff, affordable pricing, and strong commitment to helping families and individuals in need.

Friendly and professional staffaffordable pricesmultiple community programs (food assistance
Address
406 Blees Industrial Dr, Macon, MO
Phone
(660) 395-1455
Missouri Ozarks Community Action INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Note: Reviews appear to be for Missouri Ozarks Community Action Inc.'s utility and housing assistance services, not their daycare operations. Reviews consistently praise staff professionalism, courtesy, and helpfulness in providing LIHEAP, weatherization, and housing support. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings.

Professional and polite staffquick servicehelpful case workers
Address
190 Rodeo Rd, Camdenton, MO
Phone
(573) 346-7730
Northland Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
8630 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 420-9005
Family Life Community Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Family Life Community Services in Springfield is a highly-regarded community resource hub that offers multiple services beyond traditional daycare, including classes, a community refrigerator with fresh produce, a coffee shop, and educational events. Parents consistently praise the organization for its support of underserved populations, clean facilities, helpful staff, and positive community impact.

supportive community atmospherefree services and fresh produce availabilityeducational events and activities for children
Address
1126 N Broadway Ave, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 755-7404
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise OZARKS AREA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION for its helpful and compassionate staff. The facility is recognized for providing emergency assistance and support to families in need, including childcare, clothing, household items, and toys. Reviewers highlight the warm, friendly atmosphere and kind demeanor of employees.

Helpful and knowledgeable staffkind and friendly employeeswarm atmosphere
Address
97 Smithson Dr, Cassville, MO
Phone
(417) 847-8011
Union Hill Day School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Union Hill Day School receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers and strong educational curriculum emphasizing Montessori methods. Parents report their children experience significant developmental gains, form lasting family friendships, and transition smoothly to kindergarten with advanced academic skills and confidence. The school is described as a welcoming second home with responsive, compassionate staff.

Caring and loving teachersstrong Montessori-based curriculumadvanced academic outcomes (early reading/writing/math)
Address
2911 Main, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 756-2911
Early Explorers Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Early Explorers Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight excellent communication, smooth transitions, strong educational programming, and activities like field trips and swim lessons. Children reportedly feel happy, safe, and loved at the facility.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communicationsmooth transitions
Address
10106 Old Olive Street Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 432-2841
Jitterbugs Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
420 Chambers Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 388-1003
Patterson Schools Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
717 S 6th St, St Charles, MO
Phone
(636) 940-7797
St. Charles Montessori School LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
318 S Duchesne Dr, St Charles, MO
Phone
(636) 949-0160
Lot-A-Luv Corporation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Lot-A-Lav Corporation receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff stability, cleanliness, educational quality, and owner involvement. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about unprofessional behavior, lack of daily updates, and drop-off/pick-up procedures.

Staff stability and low turnoverclean facilityeducational preparation for school
Address
9859 Halls Ferry Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 868-9100
Good Shepherd School For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Good Shepherd School for Children receives mostly positive reviews, with several parents praising their children's experience and happiness at the facility. However, one detailed negative review raises significant concerns about organization, cleanliness, staff turnover, and classroom management.

children enjoy attendinggood daycare experienceamazing facility
Address
1170 Timber Run Dr, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 469-0606
Chesterfield Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Chesterfield Academy receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and experienced staff, strong communication through the Brightwheel app with daily updates and photos, and a welcoming, nurturing environment that helps ease the transition to daycare.

Caring and experienced staffDirector Claire's attentiveness and leadershipExcellent communication and daily updates via app
Address
17661 Wildhorse Creek Rd, Chesterfield, MO
Phone
(636) 532-1010
Courtney & Mckenzie Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Courtney & McKenzie Daycare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and accommodating staff who go above and beyond in child development and care. Children are reported to be happy, well-adjusted, and reluctant to leave. One parent raised concerns about staff communication and transparency.

caring and loving staffchild development support (including speech delay assistance)clean facility
Address
2120 Redman Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 355-4925
Ritenour School District
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Ritenour School District in St. Louis receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean and safe environment, and small class sizes that allow for individualized attention.

Caring and involved teachersfriendly and helpful staffclean and safe facility
Address
3580 Woodson Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 493-6240
Chesterfield Kids Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Chesterfield Kids Academy for its caring, experienced staff and welcoming environment. Families highlight excellent communication through daily app updates, photos, and open channels with leadership. Children across all age groups (infants through preschool) reportedly thrive academically and emotionally in a clean, secure facility.

Caring and experienced staffDirector Claire's attentiveness and leadershipfrequent communication and daily photos via app
Address
13444 Beagle Ln, Chesterfield, MO
Phone
(314) 576-9636
Hope Montessori Academy Creve Coeur
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
900 N Mason Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 878-1770
Prime Time INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Prime Time Inc. is an ABA therapy center in St. Louis that receives strong praise for compassionate therapists, child progress, and team collaboration. One parent reported significant concerns about hygiene and clothing care standards, citing repeated soiled clothing at pickup and unresolved replacement issues.

Respectful and compassionate therapistsnoticeable child progressstrong team communication and partnership with parents
Address
2338 Lemay Ferry Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 892-1550
Strawberry International Schools Of Bridgeton
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Strawberry International Schools of Bridgeton for its warm, welcoming environment and dedicated staff. Children show strong academic progress and feel safe and excited to attend. The director Ashley and staff members receive particular recognition for going above and beyond to support families and children's development.

Warm and welcoming environmentkind and supportive staffstrong academic progress (literacy
Address
12300 Natural Bridge Rd, Bridgeton, MO
Phone
(314) 770-1300

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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.