Best Headstart Programs in St Joseph, MO
Compare 8 headstart programs in St Joseph. Average rating: 4.46/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
St Joseph, Missouri at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.46/5
- Parent reviews
- 144
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 9
St Joseph has 8 licensed headstart programs with 144 parent reviews averaging 4.46/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 56% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 64507 zip code, averaging 4.7 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in St Joseph
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.
- 1La Petite Academy INC.4.72 score4.9(20)
719 N 36th St, St Joseph, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 91 children
La Petite Academy in St. Joseph consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong communication, structured curriculum, engaging activities, and camera access as key strengths. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic and emotional growth.
Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-teacher communicationclean facilitystructured schedule and curriculum - 2Friends Gather Here LLC4.64 score4.8(20)
2848 Jules St, St Joseph, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
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Unable to assess - reviews are for incorrect business - 3Wyatt Park Christian Church Pdo And Preschool4.35 score4.5(12)
2623 Mitchell Ave, St Joseph, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 49 children
Parents praise Wyatt Park Christian Church PDO and Preschool for its welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and strong community involvement. The facility is noted for excellent children's programming, quality music programs, and numerous ministries. Parents consistently highlight the friendly environment and supportive community values.
Friendly and welcoming atmospheretop-notch children's programmingexcellent handbell and music programsfamily environment - 4Ashland Mothers Day Out4.28 score4.4(11)
2711 Ashland Ave, St Joseph, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children
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 atmospherefamily-oriented environment - 5Young Womens Christian Association Of St. Joseph Missouri4.08 score4.1(20)
304 N 8th St, St Joseph, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 41 children
The YWCA of St. Joseph is praised as a supportive organization that serves women and children in need, particularly those experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. Parents and donors consistently highlight the caring staff, welcoming environment, and comprehensive services and programs offered. The facility is recognized for treating clients with dignity and providing essential resources for rebuilding lives.
Caring and friendly staffnon-judgmental environmentsupportive atmospherehelpful with legal assistance - 6Bartlett Center4 score4(11)
409 S 18th St, St Joseph, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
Bartlett Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the facility as a beneficial community space and highlight staff member Courtney positively. However, some reviewers express concern about facility maintenance, outdated equipment, lack of air conditioning, and the building's overall condition.
Safe environmentbeneficial for communityattentive staffgood community building - 7Peter Rabbit Learning And Development Center3.79 score3.7(11)
3512 S 22nd St, St Joseph, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Peter Rabbit Learning and Development Center has highly polarized reviews. Nine parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, outdoor time, and owner Julita's accommodating approach, while two parents report serious safety concerns including a dropped baby incident, poor cleanliness, pest issues, and billing disputes.
Kind and friendly staffaccommodating ownerchildren excited to attendoutdoor playtime daily
Rating Distribution
Based on 16 daycares with Google ratings in St Joseph
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in St Joseph, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
St Joseph zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64507 | 7 | 4.7 | 4 | |
| 64501 | 7 | 4.47 | 2 | |
| 64506 | 7 | 4.37 | 1 | |
| 64503 | 6 | 3.97 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in St Joseph (16–99 children)
Small
up to 30 children
15
Medium
31–75 children
11
Large
76–150 children
7
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in St Joseph based on parent reviews
La Petite Academy INC.
719 N 36th St, St Joseph, MO
La Petite Academy in St. Joseph consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong communication, structured curriculum, engaging activities, and camera access as key strengths. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic and emotional growth.
Young Womens Christian Association Of St. Joseph Missouri
304 N 8th St, St Joseph, MO
The YWCA of St. Joseph is praised as a supportive organization that serves women and children in need, particularly those experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. Parents and donors consistently highlight the caring staff, welcoming environment, and comprehensive services and programs offered. The facility is recognized for treating clients with dignity and providing essential resources for rebuilding lives.
South 9th Head Start
812 Sacramento St, St Joseph, MO
South 36th Head Start
3005 S 36th Pl, St Joseph, MO
One parent reports that a teacher named Miss Gidget is mean and communicates poorly, alleging she pushed their nephew into wood chips during playtime. The reviewer expresses concern that the child was scared and believes the staff member should leave if she does not enjoy working with children.
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Headstart Programs in St Joseph, Missouri
There are 8 headstart programs in St Joseph, Missouri, making up 24% of the 34 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 St Joseph have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 across 16 rated facilities, with 56% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.57 stars. Our analysis covers 144 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in St Joseph, 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 St Joseph
Showing 8 results
- Address
- 812 Sacramento St, St Joseph, MO
- Phone
- (816) 233-0206
La Petite Academy in St. Joseph consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong communication, structured curriculum, engaging activities, and camera access as key strengths. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic and emotional growth.
- Address
- 719 N 36th St, St Joseph, MO
- Phone
- (816) 364-0014
The YWCA of St. Joseph is praised as a supportive organization that serves women and children in need, particularly those experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. Parents and donors consistently highlight the caring staff, welcoming environment, and comprehensive services and programs offered. The facility is recognized for treating clients with dignity and providing essential resources for rebuilding lives.
- Address
- 304 N 8th St, St Joseph, MO
- Phone
- (816) 232-4481
One parent reports that a teacher named Miss Gidget is mean and communicates poorly, alleging she pushed their nephew into wood chips during playtime. The reviewer expresses concern that the child was scared and believes the staff member should leave if she does not enjoy working with children.
- Address
- 3005 S 36th Pl, St Joseph, MO
- Phone
- (816) 279-0129
- Address
- 6408 Gordon St, St Joseph, MO
- Phone
- (816) 238-3096
One parent reports that a teacher named Miss Gidget is uncommunicative and intimidating, allegedly pushing their nephew into wood chips during playtime. The reviewer urges management to investigate this behavior, noting the child's fear of attending school.
- Address
- 1601 Main, St Joseph, MO
- Phone
- (816) 233-8037
- Address
- 304 N 8th St, St Joseph, MO
- Phone
- (816) 232-0553
One parent reports a negative experience with a teacher named Miss Gidget, alleging she is mean, lacks communication skills, and physically intimidated their child. The reviewer also claims the teacher pushed the child down in the wood chips, leading to a physical altercation.
- Address
- 1226 Angelique St, St Joseph, MO
- Phone
- (816) 232-8803
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