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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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Primrose School Of St. Charles At Heritage
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Primrose School of St. Charles at Heritage receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the safe, clean, and nurturing environment, strong teacher-parent communication, educational programming, and caring staff who support child development across multiple age groups.

Approachable leadership and teachersdaily classroom updates and prompt communicationstructured lesson plans with variety of activities
Address
1001 Heritage Crossing, St Peters, MO
Phone
(636) 317-6200
Longview Chapel Mothers Day Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise the preschool program at Longview Chapel Mothers Day Out, highlighting enthusiastic and caring teachers who create an engaging learning environment. Children reportedly looked forward to attending daily and continued talking about their teachers weeks after the program ended. The facility is part of a welcoming church community known for its friendly congregation and strong pastoral leadership.

Excellent teacherschildren excited to attendwelcoming
Address
850 Sw Longview Rd, Lees Summit, MO
Phone
(816) 763-8074
Operation Breakthrough INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Operation Breakthrough Inc. for exceptional staff care, educational quality, and comprehensive family support services. Reviewers highlight the dedication of individual staff members and note that the facility goes beyond childcare to support families' overall well-being. All reviews are highly positive with specific praise for staff members and the quality of programs offered.

Staff excellenceeducational focuschild development support
Address
3039 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 756-3511
James River Weekday Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

James River Weekday Preschool is a church-based center in Ozark, Missouri with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the biblical teaching, welcoming community, and quality children's and youth programs. Parents report their families have thrived in the ministries and appreciate the spiritual environment.

biblical teachingwelcoming environmentkids and youth programs
Address
6100 N 19th St, Ozark, MO
Phone
(417) 581-5433
Family Treasures Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Family Treasures Child Development Center has received mostly positive reviews praising the staff's passion, educational curriculum, and safe environment. However, one parent reported a negative experience with the director's unprofessional behavior. The center has recently changed ownership and staff.

Passionate and knowledgeable staffstrong educational foundationgood values and curriculum
Address
7340 Saint Charles Rock Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 335-0591
Operation Breakthrough INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Operation Breakthrough Inc. for exceptional staff care, educational quality, and comprehensive family support services. The facility is noted for cleanliness, nutritious meals, and going above and beyond to support children's development and family wellbeing. All reviewed parents highly recommend the daycare.

Caring and helpful staffexcellent teacherseducational quality
Address
3036 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 756-3511
Missouri Ozarks Community Action INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

This organization provides utility and housing assistance rather than daycare services. Reviews consistently praise staff professionalism, friendliness, and helpfulness in processing applications and connecting clients with resources like LIHEAP and weatherization programs.

Professional and courteous staffefficient application processinghelpful case workers
Address
27600 Highway Aa, Laquey, MO
Phone
(573) 528-0676
Mt. Chapel Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Mt. Chapel Learning Center appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews describe it as a welcoming worship facility with strong Bible teaching and community, but reviews do not address childcare services, facilities, or staff expertise relevant to daycare operations.

Welcoming and friendly communityclean facilitystrong pastoral leadership and Bible teaching
Address
2929 Lambdin Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 531-7994
Ozark Action INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

NOTE: The reviews provided do not appear to be for the daycare center listed. The reviews describe Ozark Action Inc. as a community assistance organization offering utility bill help, weatherization services, fingerprinting, educational support, and financial resources. No reviews mention childcare or daycare services. All reviewers praise the staff as friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful.

Friendly and respectful staffknowledgeable about community resourcesquick service times
Address
7886 State Highway 5, Gainesville, MO
Phone
(417) 679-4340
Kidz College LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Kidz College as an exceptional daycare with caring, professional staff who foster both educational and social development. Children reportedly thrive in a clean, safe, and nurturing environment where staff communicate well with parents and make them feel like family. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and highly recommend the center.

Caring and attentive staffclean and safe facilitiesage-appropriate curriculum
Address
3736 W Florissant Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 565-4229
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, counseling, and a thrift store. Parents consistently highlight the warm, professional staff, affordable pricing, and strong commitment to helping families in need.

Warm and friendly staffaffordable services and pricingwide range of programs (food assistance
Address
405 E Olive St, Palmyra, MO
Phone
(573) 769-2305
Summit Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Summit Kids Academy receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff care, outdoor learning environment, and strong communication. Parents report children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially. Leadership, particularly Director Kennita, is frequently commended for creating a warm, nurturing, and child-centered culture.

Caring and patient staffoutdoor classrooms and nature-based learningdaily photo updates through parent portal
Address
3381 Nw Chipman Rd, Lees Summit, MO
Phone
(816) 524-4966
Ixl Academy Preschool & After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than the daycare center IXL Academy Preschool & After School Program. The reviews praise the church's community, pastor, worship services, and welcoming atmosphere, but do not contain information about the daycare's operations, staff, or child care quality.

Welcoming communitycaring membersstrong leadership
Address
444 Beeman St, Sullivan, MO
Phone
(573) 468-8044
Hassell Ivy League LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
10 Sports Complex Rd, Park Hills, MO
Phone
(573) 327-9366
Little Angels Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Angels Early Childhood Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and quality of care and education. Parents report their children adjust well and thrive at the facility. One concern raised involves frequent closures that create scheduling challenges for working parents outside the Blue Springs school district.

Welcoming atmospherechildren's safety prioritizedeffective emergency response procedures
Address
4500 Little Blue Pkwy, Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 229-9335
All Aboard Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
201 Rutz Subdivision Rd, Cuba, MO
Phone
(573) 677-2252
Kid'S Kingdom INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Kid's Kingdom for its caring, skilled staff and welcoming environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the facility's cleanliness, educational curriculum, strong communication, and how children thrive emotionally and developmentally at the center. Several families specifically mention staff flexibility in accommodating transitions and special needs.

Caring and professional staffclean and organized facilitystrong communication with parents
Address
6968 N Broadway St, Gladstone, MO
Phone
(816) 436-9800
Northside Youth And Senior Service Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Northside Youth and Senior Service Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising its services for seniors and noting friendly, helpful staff and clean facilities. However, one reviewer expressed disappointment about the lack of activities for children at this facility.

friendly and helpful staffclean facilitycritical services for seniors
Address
1224 S 14th St, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 723-3069
Springing Up Child Development Center (Cdc)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
501 Johnston Pkwy, Raymore, MO
Phone
(816) 318-1111
A To Z Kids L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
812 S Benton Ave, St Charles, MO
Phone
(636) 947-4848
Northwest Missouri State University
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Note: Reviews appear to be for Northwest Missouri State University, a college, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the beautiful campus, supportive community, quality education, and career preparation. Parents express confidence in the institution and report positive personal experiences.

Beautiful campusclean facilitieshelpful and kind staff
Address
800 University Dr, Maryville, MO
Phone
(660) 562-1542
Creative Mindz Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
11850 W Florissant Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 831-4000
Sappington Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Sappington Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, welcoming staff and positive developmental impact on their children. Parents report that children are excited to attend, showing improvements in confidence, independence, and communication skills. The facility offers amenities like an in-ground pool with swim lessons and summer camp activities, at affordable prices.

Patient and caring teachersexcellent communication with parentschildren eager to attend
Address
9915 Emil St, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 843-4971
Patterson Schools Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Patterson Schools receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff described as caring, loving, and supportive of both children's development and family needs. The facility offers a strong educational curriculum, engaging activities, flexible hours, and competitive pricing. One parent expressed frustration with the lack of a waitlist system for advance enrollment planning.

Caring and loving staffstrong educational curriculumcreative growth and development activities
Address
2019 N 3rd, St Charles, MO
Phone
(636) 940-1946
Little Learners Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Learners Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff care, strong leadership under Director Jenn, and a structured educational curriculum. Parents emphasize low teacher turnover, reasonable pricing, excellent communication through daily updates, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple families have sent multiple children to the center and recommend it highly.

Caring and stable staff with minimal turnov
Address
5935 S Highway 94, Weldon Spring, MO
Phone
(636) 926-9881
Hartville R-II School District
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1 Eagle Landing Parkway, Hartville, MO
Phone
(417) 741-7700
Randolph Area Young Men'S Christian Association
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews praise the Randolph Area YMCA as a well-maintained facility with friendly, helpful staff and affordable membership options. Parents appreciate the free childcare room available during evening hours, allowing them to work out while their children are supervised. The facility offers diverse programming including fitness classes, swimming, and youth activities.

Free childcare room availablefriendly and attentive staffclean facilities
Address
1000 Kwix Rd, Moberly, MO
Phone
(660) 263-3600
Academy Of Early Childhood Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Academy of Early Childhood Learning for its dedicated, compassionate staff and safe, nurturing environment. Children show measurable growth in confidence, social skills, and academic readiness. The facility offers a structured curriculum with hands-on activities and is well-organized with good parent communication.

caring and experienced staffsafe and clean facilitystructured age-appropriate curriculum
Address
3210 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 441-0101
Precious Hearts Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Precious Hearts Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the family-like atmosphere, strong staff communication, quality curriculum, and child development outcomes across multiple age groups and programs.

Family-oriented environmentcaring and professional staffstrong child development (cognitive
Address
2700 Ballenger Ln, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 474-2073
Tiger Tots Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Tiger Tots Academy receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple locations in Columbia. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff who provide both quality childcare and educational development, with children showing enthusiasm for attending. The facility is noted for strong communication with parents, reasonable pricing, and flexible hours.

Caring and attentive staffeducational curriculum (multilingual instructionacademics)
Address
606 Claudell Ln, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 447-0919

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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.