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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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Elegant Alban INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

These reviews do not pertain to ELEGANT ALBAN INC daycare center. The reviews are for St. Alban Roe Catholic Parish in Wildwood, Missouri, covering church services, spirituality, community, and school experiences rather than daycare services.

Welcoming communityquality homiliesmeaningful religious services
Address
2001 Shepard Rd, Wildwood, MO
Phone
(314) 640-6501
Children'S Discovery Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise CDLC for its caring, attentive staff and warm environment where children are excited to attend. The center is noted for excellent communication through a daily app, cleanliness, and enrichment activities. Multiple long-term families (5-6 years) recommend the facility highly.

Caring and loving staffgenuine teacher-child relationshipsexcellent daily communication via app
Address
940 N Woodsmill Rd, Chesterfield, MO
Phone
(314) 275-8800
West County Day School - O'Fallon
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy/WCDS for exceptional staff who provide loving, attentive care in a warm environment. Children show significant developmental progress academically and socially, with strong kindergarten preparation. Directors and teachers maintain excellent communication with parents and personalized attention to individual child needs.

Caring and loving staffprofessional and well-educated teachersstrong curriculum that is fun and creat
Address
9983 Winghaven Blvd, O Fallon, MO
Phone
(636) 978-6858
Boonslick Heartland Young Men'S Christian Association INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Boonslick YMCA in Boonville is a well-equipped fitness and recreation facility with consistently positive reviews. Parents and members praise the clean facility, diverse equipment, indoor pool, basketball courts, and friendly staff. The center offers reasonable membership costs with 24-hour access options and various classes.

Clean facilitywell-equipped gym with comprehensive weights and machinesfriendly staff
Address
757 Third St, Boonville, MO
Phone
(660) 882-8500
Little Explorers Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Explorers Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and clean environment. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving child neglect and lack of communication. The majority of reviews highlight strong parent-staff relationships and educational experiences.

caring and professional staffclean facilityengaging activities and events
Address
1397 Arlington Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 367-6697
Twin Pike Family Young Men'S Christian Association INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Twin Pike Family YMCA for its cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff, and well-maintained facilities. The facility offers excellent swimming lessons with experienced instructors, a fully equipped workout area, fitness classes, and accessible amenities for people with disabilities. Overall satisfaction is very high with all reviews rating 5 stars.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffwarm and welcoming atmosphere
Address
700 W Adams, Bowling Green, MO
Phone
(573) 324-9991
Douglass Community Services Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Douglass Community Services is highly praised as a valuable community resource offering multiple services beyond childcare, including food assistance, senior programs, counseling, and a thrift store. Parents and community members consistently highlight the warm, professional staff, affordable pricing, and strong commitment to helping families in need.

Warm and professional staffaffordable pricingmultiple community services offered
Address
1903 W Locust St, Bowling Green, MO
Phone
(573) 324-0167
Twin Pike Family Young Men'S Christian Association INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility for its cleanliness, well-maintained equipment, and exceptionally friendly staff. Reviewers highlight the quality swimming lessons, accessible pool amenities, and diverse fitness programs. Overall satisfaction is very high with all recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffwell-maintained equipment
Address
23526 Pike 9247, Louisiana, MO
Phone
(573) 754-5412
A To Z Preschool And Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise A to Z Preschool and Child Care Center LLC for its caring, compassionate staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the teachers' genuine affection for children, strong communication with parents, and effective educational programs. Families report high satisfaction with the facility's cleanliness, safety, and the noticeable developmental progress their children achieve.

Caring and compassionate staffwelcoming and friendly teachersgenuine affection for children
Address
6008 State Highway B, Hillsboro, MO
Phone
(636) 797-2273
Caterpillar Clubhouse Child Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Caterpillar Clubhouse Child Center receives exclusively positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, small class sizes, home-cooked meals, and clean facilities. Multiple parents note their children are happy and thriving, with some mentioning they are relocating but will miss the center.

Kind and caring staffstaff who enjoy their worksmall class sizes
Address
803 S Jackson St, Kennett, MO
Phone
(573) 559-2101
Whatsoever Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Whatsoever Community Center is highly regarded as a community staple offering daycare, preschool, and various youth programs. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, quality activities and field trips, and the center's important role in serving the community. Multiple reviewers highlight it as a welcoming, home-like environment for children.

caring stafffriendly atmospherequality activities and field trips
Address
1201 Ewing, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 231-0227
Magic Kingdom INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Magic Kingdom Inc. receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong developmental focus. Parents highlight the center's ability to accommodate special needs, provide themed curriculum, maintain cleanliness, and create a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Caring and attentive staffaccommodates special needsthemed educational lesson plans
Address
704 Salem, Oak Grove, MO
Phone
(816) 690-3933
Happy Day Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Happy Day Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the genuine, attentive staff and strong educational focus. Parents consistently highlight their children's academic progress, kindergarten readiness, and the family-like atmosphere of the center.

Attentive and caring teachersstrong academics and kindergarten preparationone-on-one learning opportunities
Address
6175 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 822-8005
Leslie Jane
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

These reviews appear to be for Leslie Jane, a women's boutique in West Vancouver, not a daycare center. There is a data mismatch between the daycare information provided and the actual reviews submitted.

None applicable - reviews are for a clothing boutique
Address
12521 State Rt E, Savannah, MO
Phone
(816) 324-4969
Economic Security Corporation Of Southwest Area
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise the staff, particularly Gail and Gale, for being helpful, understanding, and going above and beyond to assist families in need. The organization is recognized for providing food assistance and housing support to the community. One reviewer reported difficulties accessing funding despite qualifying.

Helpful and understanding staffhousing assistancefood assistance
Address
712 S 59 Hwy, Anderson, MO
Phone
(417) 845-6644
Olivia'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
6218 N Chatham, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 505-2560
Childgarden
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Childgarden (Guidepost Montessori CWE) in St. Louis receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff warmth, individualized care, clear communication, and a nurturing Montessori environment where children thrive and look forward to attending daily.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parentssafe and nurturing environment
Address
4150 Laclede, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 531-8148
Kids Village West LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Kids Village West LLC for its caring, patient staff who genuinely connect with children and provide a stable learning environment. Children reportedly leave happy, develop strong core values, and show measurable progress in areas like kindergarten readiness and potty training. The daycare is noted for low staff turnover, allowing children to form meaningful bonds with teachers.

Kind and patient stafflow staff turnoverstrong child-staff relationships
Address
36 Taylor St, Sullivan, MO
Phone
(573) 860-2900
Our Giggle Buggs Babies LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
7049 State Highway Bb, Cedar Hill, MO
Phone
(636) 274-9664
Childtime Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Childtime Learning Centers in Arnold for its caring, attentive staff and strong educational curriculum. Families appreciate the daily communication through the SproutAbout app with photos and updates, as well as the live camera feeds that provide peace of mind. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents report significant growth and development across all age groups.

Caring and attentive staffknowledgeable directorstrong curriculum with educational focus
Address
2130 Michigan Ave, Arnold, MO
Phone
(636) 282-2600
Douglass Community Services Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Douglass Community Services is highly praised as a valuable community resource offering multiple services including food assistance, senior programs, Head Start, counseling, and a thrift store. Parents consistently highlight the warm, professional staff, affordable pricing, and strong commitment to helping families in need.

Warm and professional staffaffordable services and pricingmultiple community programs (food assistance
Address
2181 Johnson St, Hannibal, MO
Phone
(573) 231-0754
Benjamin Brenda Kay
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Unable to provide a summary. The reviews submitted are for Century 21 real estate services in Mexico, Missouri, not for Benjamin Brenda Kay daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available for analysis.

None - reviews are for real estate servicesnot daycare
Address
409 W Love St, Mexico, MO
Phone
(573) 582-7023
Blue Diamond Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Blue Diamond Child Care LLC receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facility, educational programs, and affordable pricing, with children reportedly excited to attend daily.

Compassionate and trained staffclean and safe facilityage-appropriate learning programs
Address
8101 E Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 673-1648
Lakewood Montessori School #2 LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Lakewood Montessori School #2 LLC receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and Montessori-based curriculum. Parents report their children show significant developmental growth, increased confidence, and love attending school. The facility is noted for its warm community environment and individualized attention to each child's needs.

Professional and caring staffexperienced teachersMontessori curriculum
Address
5021 Ne Lakewood Way, Lees Summit, MO
Phone
(816) 795-1720
Kids In Christ Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Kids in Christ Preschool receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the facility as one of the best in Kansas City. Parents highlight the caring staff, secure environment, and positive learning experiences for their children.

Staff professionalism and helpfulnesssecure facilitychildren enjoy attending
Address
3441 Indiana Ave, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 921-5255
Guadalupe Centers INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Guadalupe Centers Inc. is highly praised as a community-focused organization that provides daycare, afterschool programs, and educational support to families in Kansas City. Parents consistently highlight the organization's commitment to serving the Mexican-American community, cultural enrichment programs, and friendly, helpful staff. The facility is also noted as a quality venue for events with professional service.

Community support and assistancecultural enrichment programseducational opportunities
Address
3201 Sw Trafficway, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 604-4140
Kidz Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Kidz Academy LLC receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, positive child experiences, and engaging educational activities that support developmental milestones.

Warm and caring staffchildren enjoy attending dailydevelopmental learning and milestone achievement
Address
1 Sugarwood Dr, St Peters, MO
Phone
(314) 766-5468
Ymca Of Southeast Missouri Kindergarten Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews praise the YMCA facility for its cleanliness, friendly and professional staff, and comprehensive amenities including a pool, gym, sauna, and track. Parents appreciate the family-friendly environment, affordable membership rates, and complimentary childcare options. The center is consistently described as welcoming and well-maintained.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and professional stafflarge indoor pool
Address
1310 E Salcedo Rd, Sikeston, MO
Phone
(573) 620-0718
Bright Ideas Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Bright Ideas Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and strong communication. However, one parent reported a negative experience involving classroom changes without notice, poor handling of concerns, and an abrupt dismissal that created hardship for their family.

caring and attentive staffnurturing environmentclear communication
Address
212 W Main St, Richmond, MO
Phone
(816) 776-2122
Cornerstone After School Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews praise the church community and Pastor Aaron's leadership, describing it as a welcoming, spirit-filled environment focused on worship and Christian teaching. Parents report feeling accepted, appreciated, and finding it to be a supportive spiritual home. Note: Reviews appear to be for Cornerstone Church rather than the after-school program specifically.

Welcoming atmospherenon-judgmental communitystrong spiritual leadership
Address
900 Adam Dr, Chillicothe, MO
Phone
(660) 646-2231

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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.