
Browse 1,615 child daycare & preschools across Missouri. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 1,615 |
| Headstart Programs | 232 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 235 |
| Before or After School | 249 |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parents highlight the staff's dedication and the facility's focus on early milestone development, noting quick enrollment and consistent communication. Reviewers describe the center as a learning environment rather than just daycare, praising the owner and the educational approach.
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.
One parent reports a distressing incident involving a non-English speaking four-year-old who was physically handled by a teacher after becoming uncomfortable during nap time. The reviewer states they would not leave their dog at this facility and notes the child became withdrawn following the event.
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.
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.
Reviewers describe the center as a high-quality program with an engaged staff and low turnover, noting that children often graduate ahead of their peers. However, the facility's popularity results in significant wait times for new enrollments.
One parent highlights the center's structured academic approach, noting their child learned numbers, months, and potty training, while another warns that operating hours are incorrect and may not suit all schedules.
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.
One parent describes the facility as outstanding, noting that their children enjoy attending. Another reviewer shares that their granddaughter had a positive experience, specifically highlighting her affection for a staff member named Miss Chelsey.
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.
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.
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.
One parent describes the school as a place they believe in, highlighting incredible academics, wonderful teachers, and amazing students. They also note the availability of a wide range of clubs for children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bright Start Academy Inc (O2B Kids) in Columbia, Missouri receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional teacher quality, cleanliness, effective communication, and strong child development outcomes across all age groups.
These reviews appear to be mislabeled for a daycare center. The listings are actually reviews of the University of Missouri campus, medical facilities, and academic programs rather than a childcare facility. All reviews are highly positive about the university experience.
Parents consistently praise the staff at South Central Missouri Community Action Agency for their compassionate, patient, and helpful approach. The facility is recognized for providing valuable community assistance with heating/cooling costs, weatherization, and other support services for families in need. Staff members, particularly Michelle, are highlighted as kind, friendly, and dedicated to serving clients without judgment.
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