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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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Missouri Valley College
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Note: The reviews provided are for Missouri Valley College, a higher education institution, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the college's welcoming atmosphere, personalized education, diverse campus community, and friendly staff. Reviewers express satisfaction with their experiences as students, visitors, and alumni.

Welcoming and family-like atmospherepersonalized educationdiverse student population
Address
2315 S Odell Ave, Marshall, MO
Phone
(660) 831-1234
Ozarks Regional Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Note: The reviews provided are for a YMCA gym facility, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the facility's friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean environment, variety of equipment and classes, and welcoming community atmosphere. The YMCA offers scholarships for low-income members and has recently updated facilities.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilityvariety of equipment and classes
Address
2352 S Weaver, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 523-2580
Child Prodigy Children'S Center - North
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Child Prodigy Children's Center - North receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for caring and attentive staff across all age groups. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, effective communication, developmental progress, and a welcoming facility environment. The recent management change has been positively noted by multiple families.

Caring and patient staffstrong teacher-child relationshipseffective daily communication with parents
Address
1200 Ne Windsor Dr, Lees Summit, MO
Phone
(816) 524-9500
Abc Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
3259 N State Highway Nn, Ozark, MO
Phone
(417) 209-0007
Ozarks Regional Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Note: Reviews appear to be for the YMCA gym facility, not the daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the facility's friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean environment, and variety of equipment and activities. Members appreciate the welcoming community atmosphere and financial assistance options available.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilityvariety of equipment and classes
Address
103 S Public Ave, Clever, MO
Phone
(417) 743-4820
Peace For Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviews praise Queen of Peace as a comprehensive addiction recovery and support facility with integrated daycare services. Clients credit the program with saving their lives through compassionate staff, inpatient/outpatient treatment, and wraparound support including housing, legal aid, and job placement. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and highly recommend the facility.

Compassionate and dedicated staffintegrated daycare for children of clientsinpatient and ou
Address
325 N Newstead Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 535-5437
Ozarks Regional Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Note: The reviews provided are for a YMCA gym facility, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, variety of equipment and classes, welcoming community atmosphere, and financial assistance options. Members appreciate the less crowded environment and modern upgrades to the facility.

Knowledgeable and friendly staffclean facilityvariety of equipment and classes
Address
2934 E Bennett St, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 888-2565
The Nurturing Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The Nurturing Place receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and the loving environment for their children. However, some parents report concerns about classroom transitions without notice, inconsistent teacher quality, and inadequate patience with children displaying challenging behaviors.

Caring and attentive teachersloving and nurturing environmentgood learning outcomes
Address
3039 N National Ave, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 833-0121
Ozarks Regional Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for the YMCA gym facility rather than the daycare program. Reviews consistently praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility offers diverse amenities and financial assistance options for members.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitydiverse equipment and activities
Address
421 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 895-2110
Ozarks Regional Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Note: The reviews provided are for a YMCA gym facility, not a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the facility's friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean environment, and variety of equipment and activities. Members appreciate the welcoming community atmosphere and financial assistance options available.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilityvariety of equipment and classes
Address
531 S Jefferson, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 866-5038
Ozarks Regional Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviews are not relevant to daycare services - they describe gym and fitness facility experiences at a YMCA location. No actual daycare parent reviews are available for this center.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitiesgood equipment variety
Address
1333 E Grand St, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 523-4976
International Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

International Children's Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents regarding staff dedication, child safety, educational quality, and personalized care. However, several parents report serious issues with enrollment management, including cancellations due to staffing shortages and inconsistent communication about availability.

Caring and dedicated staffflexible scheduling optionsstrong teacher-student relationships
Address
905 Se Douglas St, Lees Summit, MO
Phone
(816) 525-0729
Kids Kountry Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Kids Kountry Day Care for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Multiple families report their children are happy, safe, and experiencing positive growth, with several mentioning long-term enrollment of multiple children. The facility is noted for good cleanliness practices, outdoor space, daily communication with parents, and fair pricing.

Caring and welcoming staffkind and attentive teachersdirector Robyn's helpfulness and fair pricing
Address
717 S State Route J, Peculiar, MO
Phone
(816) 779-8687
Little Folks Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Little Folks Day Care in Raymore receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, responsive staff, individualized attention to children's needs, and strong communication with families.

Compassionate and caring staffresponsive communication and photo updatesindividualized attention to each child's needs
Address
400 W Walnut, Raymore, MO
Phone
(816) 322-5437
Strictly Pediatrics Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Strictly Pediatrics Center Inc. in Maryland Heights receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and professional staff, child development outcomes, and safe environment. One negative review alleges discriminatory practices and poor handling of a medical program enrollment situation.

Caring and professional staffstrong child development and kindergarten readinessdaily photo updates
Address
56 Worthington Access Dr, Maryland Heights, MO
Phone
(314) 439-0800
Little Village Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
9843 St Charles Rock Rd, Breckenridge Hills, MO
Phone
(314) 266-3229
Kandi Land Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Kandi Land Academy LLC has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the welcoming staff, child development, and communication. Negative reviews report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, physical altercations between children, staff yelling, physical contact with children, poor incident reporting, and communication issues.

Welcoming and respectful staffchildren thrive academically and sociallygood parent communication
Address
6201 Page Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 725-2034
Strictly Pediatrics Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Strictly Pediatrics Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and professional staff, child development outcomes, and safe environment. One parent reported a negative experience involving location transfer, program discharge, and alleged discriminatory practices by ownership.

caring and compassionate staffchild preparation for kindergartenclean facility
Address
7100 Oakland Ave, Richmond Heights, MO
Phone
(314) 647-2229
Mary Margaret Day Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2549 Telegraph Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 845-6676
Waverly Forest Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Waverly Forest Academy receives mostly positive feedback praising warm, caring staff and strong educational programs, though recent reviews indicate significant management and administrative issues under new ownership that have negatively impacted some families' experiences.

Caring and attentive staffsafe environmentstrong kindergarten preparation
Address
3545 Franks Dr, St Charles, MO
Phone
(636) 940-0550
Ozarks Regional Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviews praise the YMCA facility for its friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean environment, and welcoming community atmosphere. Members highlight the variety of equipment, classes, and amenities available, along with affordable scholarship options for low-income individuals. The newly renovated building offers modern facilities for fitness and recreational activities.

Knowledgeable and friendly staffclean facilitymodern equipment and building
Address
2148 N Douglas, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 895-2045
A Kid'S Place LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1903 Van Hoy Dr, Pleasant Hill, MO
Phone
(816) 540-5250
Ccrc Opco - Foxwood Springs LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Note: This facility is a senior living community, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the staff's compassion, knowledge, and attentiveness across all care levels including independent living, assisted living, rehab, and memory care. Residents and families report high satisfaction with amenities, activities, cleanliness, and personalized care.

Knowledgeable and welcoming staffmultiple levels of care availableclean facility
Address
1500 W Foxwood Dr, Raymore, MO
Phone
(816) 318-2251
Planet Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Planet Child Care Inc. in St. Louis receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all 10 reviews, with a 5/5 average rating. Parents praise the attentive and caring staff, safe environment, educational curriculum, and strong communication. Multiple families report enrolling siblings and remaining loyal customers for years.

Attentive and engaged staffsafe and clean facilitystrong teacher-parent relationships
Address
5660 Telegraph Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 846-0448
Harris - Stowe State University
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Harris-Stowe State University receives consistently positive reviews praising its professional staff, educational quality, and inclusive campus environment. Reviewers highlight excellent faculty, diverse student body, affordable tuition, and strong academic outcomes including scholarship opportunities. The institution is recognized as a respected HBCU with a historic legacy dating back to 1857.

Professional administration staffquality educationdiverse and inclusive environment
Address
10 N Compton, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 340-5055
South Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise the staff as helpful, kind, and supportive. Many appreciate that the center offers classes and educational programs. One parent reported inadequate coverage as a concern.

Helpful and kind staffeducational classes offeredsupportive services
Address
1810 Winston Dr, Van Buren, MO
Phone
(573) 323-8905
Christian School For The Young Years
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
735 N Clark St, Cape Girardeau, MO
Phone
(573) 334-1999
Ozarks Regional Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The reviews provided are for a YMCA gym facility, not a daycare center. There is a significant mismatch between the facility type listed (CENTER BASED daycare) and the actual reviews, which discuss gym memberships, fitness equipment, and classes. No daycare-related feedback is present.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitymodern equipment and building
Address
2120 S Ventura Ave, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 523-2590
Ozarks Regional Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Note: The reviews provided are for the Ozarks Regional YMCA gym facility, not the daycare center. Reviews praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, variety of equipment and classes, and welcoming community atmosphere. Some mention older equipment at certain locations, though a new modern building is also referenced.

Knowledgeable and friendly staffclean facilitiesvariety of equipment and classes
Address
1409 N Washington Ave, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 523-1500
Ozarks Technical Community College
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

These reviews do not pertain to daycare services. The reviews are for Ozarks Technical Community College, a vocational and transfer community college in Springfield, Missouri. Reviewers praise the college's academic programs, supportive staff, and affordable tuition.

Healthcare and trade programssmall class sizesaffordable tuition with transferable credits
Address
936 N Hampton Ave, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 447-8130

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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.