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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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Pearl'S Palace
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Pearl's Palace receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the safe, clean, and structured learning environment, caring staff, and professional curriculum. One parent reported concerns about transportation flexibility and how bullying concerns were handled. The facility is noted for quick enrollment and responsive customer service.

safe environmentclean facilitystructured learning
Address
8336 Olive Blvd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 325-5478
Little Steps Preschool And Learning Center 3 LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
15444 New Halls Ferry Rd, Florissant, MO
Phone
(314) 838-4164
Spiegel Lavina
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

SPIEGEL LAVINA (Bright Beginnings) has highly polarized reviews ranging from 5/5 to 1/5 stars. Positive reviews praise caring, stable staff, good curriculum, and thoughtful allergy management. Negative reviews cite unprofessional behavior, poor hygiene, rudeness, and inadequate child supervision.

caring and friendly stafflow staff turnovergood curriculum and weekly themes
Address
3135 S Brentwood Blvd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 968-0000
Korner Stone Kids LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Kornerstone Kids LLC has polarized reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Positive reviews praise the owner Ms. Ingrid, caring staff, safe environment, and exceptional support for children with special needs. Negative reviews cite frequent illnesses, restrictive policies on therapy services, food/snack issues, unprofessional staff conduct, and inconsistent operating hours.

Owner Ms. Ingrid described as caring and graciousfriendly and professional staffsafe environment
Address
3810 Colonial Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 382-5980
Playtime Childcare Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Playtime Childcare Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring teachers, pre-K program quality, and long-term satisfaction, with some families having attended for over a decade. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns about owner communication, unprofessional conduct, child dismissal, and hygiene issues.

Kind and caring teachershelpful staffquality pre-K program
Address
8310 Frost Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 524-1160
Springfield-Greene County Park Board
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Reviews are mixed but primarily positive about Springfield-Greene County Park Board's recreational facilities and parks. Most parents praise the quality and variety of parks, events, and amenities available to the community. However, some complaints focus on pool scheduling conflicts and facility management decisions.

Well-maintained parksdiverse recreational venues and eventsfree/affordable access
Address
415 S Golden Ave, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 523-3100
Fun 2 3 Childcare - Arnold INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

FUN 2 3 CHILDCARE receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents (7 five-star reviews) praise the staff, facilities (including pool), safety, and care quality. However, three one-star reviews describe serious concerns including aggressive staff behavior toward children, inadequate supervision, and neglect.

Friendly and caring staffon-site pool with lifeguardclean facilities
Address
17 Municipal Dr, Arnold, MO
Phone
(636) 287-6767
Kids Village Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Kids Village Learning Center receives polarized reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Positive reviews praise the staff's care, communication, and developmental support, while negative reviews cite poor management, understaffing, inadequate supervision, and concerns about how complaints are handled.

caring and attentive staffgood communication with parentsdevelopmental progress in speech and social-emotional skills
Address
105 T Box Dr, St Clair, MO
Phone
(636) 629-2900
Springfield-Greene County Park Board
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Most reviewers praise the Springfield-Greene County Park Board's parks and recreational facilities, citing well-maintained grounds and helpful staff. However, several complaints focus on pool scheduling issues and specific park maintenance decisions that have negatively impacted user experience.

Well-maintained parksdiverse recreational activitieshelpful staff
Address
2205 W Kearney, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 523-2000
Springfield-Greene County Park Board
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

This facility is not a traditional daycare center but rather a parks and recreation department. Most reviewers praise the park system's quality, variety of amenities, and helpful staff. However, some complaints center on pool scheduling conflicts and facility maintenance decisions.

Well-maintained parksvariety of recreational activities and venuespet-friendly areas
Address
3055 W Kildee Ln, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 523-5800
Vasaio Atelier
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

VASAIO ATELIER receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from most families about staff care, educational approach, and child development, but serious concerns from others about owner communication, unprofessional behavior, and staff consistency. Five 5-star reviews emphasize loving teachers, thoughtful curriculum based on Reggio principles, outdoor play, and homemade meals, while three 1-star reviews describe aggressive owner conduct, unexplained classroom placeme

Address
357 Jungermann Rd, St Peters, MO
Phone
(636) 244-2705
Kidzone Creations LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Kidzone Creations receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, strong communication through the app, educational curriculum, and safe, clean environment. Multiple families with multiple children have enrolled long-term and recommend the facility highly.

Caring and loving staffeducational learning activitiesregular photo/communication updates via app
Address
1001 Middlebrook Dr, Ste A, Liberty, MO
Phone
(816) 429-5521
Kids Kingdom
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Kids Kingdom is a Christian-based daycare in St. Peters, Missouri with highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the loving staff, Christian curriculum, and strong communication, while a minority report serious concerns about safety, unprofessional management, and inadequate supervision.

Loving and patient staffChristian environment and biblical teachingregular photo and progress updates
Address
2 Four Winds Dr, St Peters, MO
Phone
(636) 397-6968
Parkton Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parkton Childcare Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the friendly staff, clean facility, and strong leadership, though two recent negative reviews cite issues with teacher attentiveness, classroom management in older grades, and a conflict with a director over communication.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilitystrong director leadership
Address
1672 Old State Road M, Barnhart, MO
Phone
(636) 248-4444
New Beginnings Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
24665 Rocklin Dr, Waynesville, MO
Phone
(573) 433-2340
Kelly Petersons Busy Bee Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
5587 State Highway 32, Farmington, MO
Phone
(573) 454-2898
Little Sunshine'S Daycare & Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Little Sunshine's Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, strong learning programs, excellent communication, and affordable pricing. The owner Erin and director Kelly are specifically commended for their responsiveness and professional approach.

Caring and engaging staff with low turnoverstrong learning curriculum including sign language and academicsexcellent comm
Address
2183 Muegge Rd, St Charles, MO
Phone
(636) 317-1492
My Friend'S House LLC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

My Friend's House LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, safe environment, and child development. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff attentiveness to distressed children and classroom ratios.

Kind and attentive staffchildren feel safe and lovedsecurity measures (passcode entry and cameras)
Address
19 New Sugar Creek Rd, Fenton, MO
Phone
(636) 283-8830
Morning Star Day Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Morning Star Day Care and Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents appreciate the warm, nurturing staff, Christian-based curriculum, excellent communication through the Brightwheel app, and safe learning environment that supports children's academic and social development.

Warm and nurturing staffChristian-based educationBrightwheel app for daily communication and photo updates
Address
113 W Mt Vernon, Nixa, MO
Phone
(417) 725-1043
R&B Rising Star Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

R&B Rising Star Development Center has highly polarized reviews. Several parents praise the professional staff, clean facility, and learning environment, while others report serious concerns including safety issues, unreliable transportation, unprofessional behavior, and lack of communication.

Professional and friendly staffclean facilitygood learning environment
Address
1826 Chambers Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 395-9334
Kerri'S Kidsville/Babyville LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Kerri's Kidsville receives highly polarized reviews with 7 five-star ratings and 3 one-star ratings. Positive reviews praise the staff's kindness, children's developmental progress, and communication. Negative reviews cite concerns about cleanliness, owner inflexibility with payments, feeding practices without consent, and staff behavior toward children and parents.

Child development and learning progresskind and caring staffgood communication with parents
Address
3559 South Ave, Springfield, MO
Phone
(417) 882-4488
Belton School District #124
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
614 W Mill St, Belton, MO
Phone
(816) 348-1514
Belton School District 124
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
8301 E 163rd St, Belton, MO
Phone
(816) 348-1104
Belton School District 124
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
106 S Hillcrest Rd, Belton, MO
Phone
(816) 348-1134
Belton School District 124
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
405 Westover, Belton, MO
Phone
(816) 489-7533
Belton School District 124
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
109 W Cambridge, Belton, MO
Phone
(816) 348-1527
Kalista'S Knowledge Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Kalista's Knowledge Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the curriculum, cleanliness, staff quality, and academic focus, with some families enrolled for years. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff turnover, alleged marijuana use by staff members, mandatory fundraising fees, and one report of physical discipline.

Strong curriculum and academic focusclean facilityhealthy meals
Address
80 Black Jack Ct, Black Jack, MO
Phone
(314) 942-3202
Lemay Child And Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
9828 S Broadway, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 544-3338
City Sprouts Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

City Sprouts receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and foster care placements, but serious concerns about staff professionalism and safety. Most positive reviewers highlight caring teachers and family-like atmosphere, while negative reviewers cite poor overnight staff attitudes and a critical incident involving physical discipline.

Caring and attentive teacherswelcoming family atmospherestate licensed
Address
3607 Kienlen Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 261-0300
Kid'S Kastle Learning & Activity Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Kid's Kastle receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Most reviewers praise the facility as clean, caring, and supportive with accommodating staff, while a smaller number report serious concerns about discipline practices, meal quality, staff demeanor, and lack of support for children with behavioral or developmental disorders.

Clean facilitycaring and loving teachersnutritious meals and snacks
Address
4710 South Dr, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 892-2004

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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.