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Best Headstart Programs in Lake Ozark, MO

Compare 1 headstart programs in Lake Ozark. Average rating: 4.17/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lake Ozark, Missouri at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.17/5
Parent reviews
53
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Lake Ozark has 1 licensed headstart programs with 53 parent reviews averaging 4.17/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lake Ozark

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.

  1. 1
    Missouri Ozarks Community Action INC.
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    1501 School Rd, Lake Ozark, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 17 children

    This facility provides utility and housing assistance rather than daycare services. Reviews consistently praise the staff for professionalism, courtesy, and helpfulness in assisting clients with heating assistance, weatherization, and housing services. The organization is noted for accessible facilities and going above and beyond to support community members.

    Professional and courteous staffquick and efficient servicehelpful case workersaccessible facilities
  2. 2
    Rainbow Academy III
    4.06 score
    4.1(7)

    2881 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Rainbow Academy III receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents who describe caring staff and happy children, but serious safety concerns raised by two parents reporting injuries including bruises, bite marks, and inadequate supervision.

    Caring and family-like staffhappy and engaged childrenproper feeding and carestaff led by Mrs. Jonna
  3. 3
    Tri-County Ymca Of The Ozarks
    3.84 score
    3.8(20)

    1501 School Rd, Lake Ozark, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

    Reviews are mixed, with ratings ranging from 2-5 stars. While visitors praise the friendly staff, clean facility, and variety of equipment, the facility faces significant criticism for lack of amenities (particularly a pool despite lakeside location), outdated equipment, maintenance issues, and inconsistent front desk customer service.

    Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilityconvenient locationaffordable membership pricing

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Lake Ozark

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Lake Ozark, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.95avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lake Ozark (17–60 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lake Ozark based on parent reviews

Missouri Ozarks Community Action INC.

4.6(20)

1501 School Rd, Lake Ozark, MO

This facility provides utility and housing assistance rather than daycare services. Reviews consistently praise the staff for professionalism, courtesy, and helpfulness in assisting clients with heating assistance, weatherization, and housing services. The organization is noted for accessible facilities and going above and beyond to support community members.

Professional and courteous staffquick and efficient servicehelpful case workers

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Daycare types in Lake Ozark

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1

Headstart Programs in Lake Ozark, Missouri

There are 1 headstart programs in Lake Ozark, Missouri, making up 25% of the 4 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Lake Ozark have an average rating of 4.17 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 53 parent reviews.

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

All Headstart Programs in Lake Ozark

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Missouri Ozarks Community Action INC.
Headstart Programs
4.6

This facility provides utility and housing assistance rather than daycare services. Reviews consistently praise the staff for professionalism, courtesy, and helpfulness in assisting clients with heating assistance, weatherization, and housing services. The organization is noted for accessible facilities and going above and beyond to support community members.

Professional and courteous staffquick and efficient servicehelpful case workers
Address
1501 School Rd, Lake Ozark, MO
Phone
(573) 365-4091

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Lake Ozark, Missouri, out of 4 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Lake Ozark have an average Google rating of 4.17 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Lake Ozark, 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
Lake Ozark offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Lake Ozark for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lake Ozark 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.