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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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Apple Of Your Eye Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Apple of Your Eye Academy as an exceptional daycare with caring, dedicated staff and strong management. The facility is described as clean, safe, and well-organized with engaging activities and a family-like atmosphere. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's professionalism, security measures, and commitment to child development and preparedness for the next educational level.

Caring and passionate teachersexperienced and dedicated staffclean and well-maintained facility
Address
2580 Baumgartner Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 283-8499
Bright Start Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Bright Start Academy (also referred to as O2B Kids in reviews) receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and engaging learning environment. Parents highlight individual teachers' dedication, patience, and genuine care for children's development and well-being. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, with strong teacher-child relationships and regular educational activities and projects.

Warm and caring staffattentive teachersengaging daily activities and projects
Address
1000 Wyndgate Ridge Dr, Lake St Louis, MO
Phone
(636) 561-8110
Northeast Missouri Community Action Agency
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise the friendly and helpful staff who go out of their way to assist families. The organization provides community services and support to those in need. One reviewer noted slow decision-making processes for eligibility determinations.

Friendly and polite staffhelpful and supportivequick service
Address
401 N First, Edina, MO
Phone
(660) 397-3428
Ashland Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Ashland Learning Center LLC receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with four 5-star reviews praising teacher relationships, communication, developmental activities, and accommodations for special needs. One 1-star review raises safety concerns and questions about review authenticity.

Strong teacher-child relationshipseffective daily communication via appdevelopmental activities (arts
Address
701 E Liberty Ln, Ashland, MO
Phone
(573) 657-2623
Green Meadows Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Green Meadows Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, and strong developmental support for children from infants through pre-K. One parent expressed concerns about changes following the center's sale to corporate ownership.

Attentive and caring staffstaff not distracted by phonesnurturing environment
Address
1000 Green Meadows Rd, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 449-3359
Community Day School LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Community Day School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents report children show significant growth and enthusiasm for attending. One negative review from several years ago contradicts the current positive trend.

Attentive and caring staffstructured curriculum with enriching activitiesoutdoor learning prioritized
Address
1912 Broadway St, Cape Girardeau, MO
Phone
(573) 335-9141
Little Angels Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Angels Learning Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, educational activities, and child development outcomes. However, several negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff attentiveness, phone etiquette, and handling of behavioral issues.

caring and loving staffengaging educational activitieschild development and learning progress
Address
4222 W Sandy, Battlefield, MO
Phone
(417) 883-3100
Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation for being helpful and community-focused. Reviews highlight the organization's responsiveness to families in need and positive community impact. One reviewer mentioned a staff scheduling concern.

helpful staffcommunity supportresponsive to families in need
Address
507 Arnold Blvd, Malden, MO
Phone
(573) 276-3678
Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation for being helpful and supportive to families in the community. Most reviews highlight the center's willingness to assist and the positive impact of their services. One reviewer noted staffing concerns related to time off.

Helpful staffcommunity supportresponsive to family needs
Address
710 E 18th St, Caruthersville, MO
Phone
(573) 333-4536
Ozarks Family Ymca INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

These reviews are not about daycare services but rather about the YMCA facility in Seymour, Missouri. Reviewers consistently praise the clean, well-maintained gym facilities, friendly staff, and diverse amenities including pools, weight rooms, and fitness classes.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and welcoming staffindoor Olympic-size pool
Address
315 E Center, Seymour, MO
Phone
(417) 935-2177
Gingerbread House Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Gingerbread House Daycare receives mostly positive reviews highlighting a small, diverse facility with consistent staff, age-appropriate curriculum, and affordable pricing. However, some parents report concerns about staff emotional support, discipline practices, and dismissal policies for sick children.

Small class sizes with one-on-one attentionstable core staffdiverse and inclusive environment
Address
2000 El Lago Ave, Ste 7, Arnold, MO
Phone
(636) 464-0336
Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Children's Learning Center in High Ridge receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and child development. However, one parent reported a significant negative experience with the new director, citing poor communication, lack of director presence, mishandling of behavioral concerns, and inappropriate comments about their child.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication about daily activitie
Address
2713 Capetown Village Rd, High Ridge, MO
Phone
(636) 677-8101
Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation for being helpful and supportive to families in need. The center is recognized for its community impact and assistance. One parent noted a scheduling issue with staff availability.

Helpful staffcommunity supportresponsive to families in need
Address
25925 Spear Street Hwy N, Bell City, MO
Phone
(573) 733-4244
Ashland Children'S Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Ashland Children's Garden receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising teacher relationships, communication, and child development outcomes. One negative review raised safety concerns and criticized staff professionalism, though this represents a single dissenting opinion among five reviews.

Caring and professional teacherspositive teacher-child relationshipseffective daily communication via app
Address
605 N Henry Clay Blvd, Ashland, MO
Phone
(573) 657-0301
Brown'S Christian Academy & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Brown's Christian Academy & Preschool receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, Christian environment, and developmental progress of children. However, two recent reviews contain serious allegations of verbal abuse, physical punishment, and neglectful practices that contradict the majority of testimonials.

Patient and caring staffChristian-based valuesstrong child development and learning outcomes
Address
22 E 32nd St, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 561-2809
Clever Kids Pre-School & Childcare Center L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Clever Kids Pre-School & Childcare Center has received mixed reviews. Most parents praise the new ownership and recent improvements, noting friendly staff, cleanliness, and good care. However, one reviewer raised serious concerns about facility security, staff responsiveness, and professionalism.

New ownership and improvementsfriendly and helpful staffclean facility
Address
412 N Public Ave, Clever, MO
Phone
(417) 743-0033
Clever Rv School District
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise Clever RV School District as a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility with improving amenities and growing extracurricular offerings. The school has expanded significantly over the years and is viewed favorably compared to other schools in the area.

Safe environmentclean facilitiesnice appearance
Address
103 S Public Ave, Clever, MO
Phone
(417) 743-4810
Little Learner'S Preschool O'Fallon Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Little Learners Preschool O'Fallon for exceptional leadership, particularly the director Shayla, and highly attentive, experienced staff who provide individualized care. The center is noted for strong staff retention, professional environment, and genuine commitment to both children's learning and family satisfaction.

Exceptional director leadershipexperienced and nurturing staffstrong staff retention
Address
3451 Pheasant Meadow Dr, O Fallon, MO
Phone
(636) 379-0092
The Growing Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
703 Main St, Moscow Mills, MO
Phone
(636) 356-4646
North Cross Early Childhood Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1321 Ne Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 452-0443
Above And Beyond Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Above and Beyond Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current parents, with children consistently excited to attend and showing strong developmental progress. Parents praise the caring, professional staff and owner for creating a home-like, safe environment with individualized attention and a solid curriculum. Two older negative reviews cite concerns about food quality, lack of engagement, and unprofessionalism, though these may not reflect current operations.

caring and professional staffchildren excited to attendindividualized attention
Address
967 Forder Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 487-9501
Kids Zone
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kids Zone in Potosi, Missouri is a church-based daycare with mixed reviews. While some parents praise the friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere, serious concerns have been raised about child custody issues, health and sanitation standards, and communication practices.

Friendly staffwelcoming communitygood service
Address
402 N Missouri St, Potosi, MO
Phone
(573) 438-5437
Ashland Mothers Day Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews praise Ashland Mothers Day Out for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. Parents highlight the qualified staff, family-friendly environment, and community feel. The program appears to foster a sense of belonging among families.

friendly staffhighly qualified staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
2711 Ashland Ave, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 279-7419
Willow Woods Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Willow Woods receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the attentive and loving staff, affordable pricing, and strong sense of community. However, one parent reported a serious safety concern involving a failure to communicate a child's peanut allergy to new teachers, resulting in an allergic reaction.

Attentive and caring staffaffordable pricingfun activities
Address
110 Archibald St, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 753-5540
Circle Of Light Greater Achiever'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise Circle of Light's staff for being loving, caring, and professional in their childcare. The facility is noted as clean, safe, and educational, with staff who communicate well with parents. The center also provides community support including transportation and assistance to low-income families.

Loving and caring staffProfessional communicationClean facility
Address
8757 Annetta, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 382-0739
Creative Kids Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Creative Kids Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and teachers who create a nurturing, engaging learning environment. Parents highlight significant developmental gains in their children, strong communication from teachers, and a welcoming family-like atmosphere. The facility offers additional services including summer camps and school transportation, all at fair prices.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong parent-child relationshipsclear parent communication
Address
564 Loose Creek Highway, Loose Creek, MO
Phone
(573) 897-4000
Creative Kids Kampus L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
598 Independence, Union, MO
Phone
(636) 584-0533
Cox Learning Center South
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
950 E Primrose, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 269-6775
Dinosaur Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Dinosaur Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for cleanliness, staff friendliness, and a fun environment. However, two 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about staff qualifications, supervision, child neglect, dietary mismanagement, and safety incidents including bites.

Clean facilityfriendly and caring stafffun atmosphere
Address
2108 S Main, Joplin, MO
Phone
(417) 624-4442
Peace Of Mind Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Peace of Mind Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the warm, family-oriented atmosphere and dedicated staff. However, some parents report communication issues and unprofessional behavior from the owner that negatively impacted their experience.

Warm and welcoming environmentexperienced and caring stafffamily-owned business
Address
2651 Iowa, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 664-4445

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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.