How do I choose the right daycare in Hannibal?

When choosing a daycare in Hannibal, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Missouri's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Missouri) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Hannibal?

Hannibal offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities Headstart Programs — 3 facilities Church Daycare — 4 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Headstart Programs in Hannibal, Missouri (3 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Missouri?

Daycare costs in Missouri typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Hannibal for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hannibal

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Calvary Baptist Church Child Care Center

4.56 score

4.7(20)

4605 W Ely Rd, Hannibal, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 70 children

Parents praise Calvary Baptist Church Child Care Center for its welcoming and friendly atmosphere, strong biblical teaching, and family-oriented environment. Reviews highlight the warm church community, engaging worship services with modern elements, and quality facilities. The center appears to foster both spiritual growth and a sense of belonging among families and teens.

Welcoming and friendly staffbiblical teachingfamily-friendly environmentengaging worship

Douglass Community Services Incorporated

4.48 score

4.6(20)

2161 Johnson St, Hannibal, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 28 children

Douglass Community Services is highly praised as a valuable community resource offering multiple services beyond Head Start, including food assistance, counseling, and a thrift store. Parents consistently highlight the warm, professional staff and volunteers who go above and beyond to help families in need. The organization is recognized as an essential asset to the Hannibal community.

Warm and professional staffhelpful and caring volunteersaffordable pricingfood assistance programs

Douglass Community Services Incorporated

4.48 score

4.6(20)

661 Clinic Rd, Hannibal, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 16 children

Douglass Community Services is a highly-regarded community resource center in Hannibal that offers multiple services including Head Start programming, food assistance, counseling, a senior lunch program, and a thrift store. Parents consistently praise the warm, professional staff, affordable pricing, and strong commitment to helping families and the broader community.

Warm and professional staffaffordable pricingcommunity resources and assistance programsthrift store with low prices

Douglass Community Services Incorporated

4.48 score

4.6(20)

2181 Johnson St, Hannibal, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children

Douglass Community Services is highly praised as a valuable community resource offering multiple services including food assistance, senior programs, Head Start, counseling, and a thrift store. Parents consistently highlight the warm, professional staff, affordable pricing, and strong commitment to helping families in need.

Warm and professional staffaffordable services and pricingmultiple community programs (food assistancecounseling

Immanuel Baptist Church

4.43 score

4.7(8)

3600 Mcmasters, Hannibal, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

Immanuel Baptist Church is highly regarded by families, with reviewers praising the caring pastoral staff, welcoming community atmosphere, and family-friendly programs. The facility is described as clean and offers various opportunities for involvement and spiritual growth through Sunday services and Wednesday programs.

Caring pastorswelcoming communitybiblically sound teachingclean facility

Grow And Learn

3.04 score

2.5(9)

3101a Market St, Hannibal, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 43 children

Grow and Learn has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the owner Ms. Jen for individualized care, reasonable prices, and accessibility. However, multiple negative reviews describe serious concerns including neglectful supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, staff misconduct, and an unresponsive owner who becomes defensive when issues are raised.

Individualized attention to childrenreasonable pricingowner accessibilityopen hours

Beginning To Grow

3.04 score

2.5(9)

3021 Market St, Hannibal, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children

Beginning to Grow has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the owner Ms. Jen for individualized care, reasonable prices, and accessibility. However, multiple recent reviews describe serious concerns including neglectful supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, staff issues, and dismissive management responses.

Individualized attention to childrenreasonable pricingowner accessibilityextended hours

Headstart Programs in Hannibal, Missouri

There are 3 headstart programs in Hannibal, Missouri, making up 25% of the 12 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Hannibal, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 3 headstart programs daycares in Hannibal, Missouri, out of 12 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Hannibal, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Missouri's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Missouri)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Hannibal offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
Church Daycare — 4 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Missouri typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Hannibal for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Hannibal must be licensed by Missouri's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

3 Headstart Programs in Hannibal, Missouri

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hannibal

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