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232 Headstart Programs in Missouri

Browse 232 headstart programs across Missouri. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

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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.

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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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West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4.2

West Central Missouri Community Action Agency in Appleton City is highly praised for its exceptional staff and community resource assistance. Parents consistently highlight the knowledge, kindness, and dedication of individual staff members who go above and beyond to help families with utilities, heating/cooling assistance, and other support services. The organization is described as welcoming, responsive, and genuinely caring.

Knowledgeable and friendly staffresponsive to inquirieshelpful with utility and heating/cooling assistance
Address
216 S Beech St, Appleton City, MO
Phone
(660) 476-5877
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4.2

West Central Missouri Community Action Agency receives consistently high praise from clients for exceptional staff and comprehensive assistance services. Parents and clients highlight the organization's helpful approach to connecting people with local resources and utility assistance. Staff members are frequently commended for going above and beyond to help families in need.

Knowledgeable and friendly staffresponsive customer service with timely callbacksstaff willing to go above and beyond
Address
14246 E 32 Hwy, Stockton, MO
Phone
(417) 276-8332
The Flance Early Learning Center
Headstart Programs
4.2

The Flance Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising its facilities, staff, and educational approach, though a small number of parents report serious safety and care concerns. Most reviewers highlight the clean modern facility, communication app, enrichment activities, and responsive staff, while a few cite significant issues with staff attentiveness and child safety incidents.

Beautiful and clean modern facilitysecurity monitoring at entrancedaily
Address
1908 Ofallon St, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 881-0881
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4.2

West Central Missouri Community Action Agency in Hermitage is a Head Start program that receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the knowledgeable and compassionate staff who go above and beyond to assist with utility assistance, resources, and community support. The organization is noted for making a significant positive impact on families' lives through their helpful services and caring approach.

Knowledgeable and amazing staffhelpful with utilities and resourcesstaff goes above and beyond
Address
105 Oak St, Hermitage, MO
Phone
(417) 745-6941
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4.2

West Central Missouri Community Action Agency is a Head Start program in Nevada that receives consistently high praise for exceptional staff and comprehensive community assistance services. Parents highlight the organization's helpfulness with utilities, heating/cooling assistance, and connections to local resources. Staff members are noted for going above and beyond to support families facing various life challenges.

Knowledgeable and friendly staffhelpful with utility assistance and heating/cooling programsresponsive and reliable service
Address
1025 E Wooter, Nevada, MO
Phone
(417) 667-5393
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4.2

West Central Missouri Community Action Agency is a Head Start program in Adrian that receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Reviews highlight exceptional staff who provide compassionate assistance with resources, utilities, and various life challenges. Parents report feeling welcomed, supported, and genuinely helped by the organization.

Knowledgeable and amazing staffhelpful and responsive servicesstaff goes above and beyond to assist
Address
311 W 1st, Adrian, MO
Phone
(816) 297-8829
South Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4.2

Parents consistently praise the staff at this Head Start facility for being helpful, kind, and supportive. Reviewers highlight the center's commitment to assisting families and offering educational classes. One reviewer noted lack of coverage as a concern.

Helpful and nice staffbig-hearted employeeseducational classes offered
Address
8120 State Highway 19, Winona, MO
Phone
(573) 325-8272
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4.1

West Central Missouri Community Action Agency is a HEAD START program in El Dorado Springs with mixed feedback. Parents praise the helpfulness of staff and hospitality, but several express concerns about responsiveness and facility conditions.

helpful and courteous staffgood hospitality
Address
210 E Fields, El Dorado Springs, MO
Phone
(417) 876-5895
Young Womens Christian Association Of St. Joseph Missouri
Headstart Programs
4.1

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 atmosphere
Address
304 N 8th St, St Joseph, MO
Phone
(816) 232-4481
Training Up A Child LLC
Headstart Programs
4.1

Training Up a Child LLC receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the caring and dedicated staff, clean facility, and structured learning environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic and social areas, with many families having enrolled multiple children over many years.

Caring and patient staffclean facilitystructured learning environment
Address
1425 Stein Rd, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 521-7733
Greater K.C. Linc INC.
Headstart Programs
4.1

Parents praise Greater K.C. LINC Inc. for its supportive staff and services to families in need. The organization is described as compassionate and professional, with staff members going above and beyond to help struggling families. Multiple reviewers credit the program with providing essential assistance during difficult times.

Friendly and compassionate staffprofessional serviceshelpful caseworkers
Address
8817 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO
Phone
(816) 349-3613
Economic Security Corporation Of Southwest Area
Headstart Programs
4

Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area in Neosho is a Head Start program that provides assistance services beyond childcare, including heating, utility, rent, and disability support. Parents consistently praise the staff and volunteers for being helpful, friendly, and efficient in processing applications and providing emergency financial assistance.

Helpful and friendly staffquick application processingassistance with heating and utilities
Address
750 National Guard Rd, Neosho, MO
Phone
(417) 451-5709
University City Children'S Center
Headstart Programs
4
Address
6646 Vernon Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 726-0148
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
4
Address
1003 E Clark St, Clinton, MO
Phone
(660) 885-3764
Mvcaa Lexington Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4
Address
624 S 20th St, Lexington, MO
Phone
(660) 259-4013
Nodaway Holt Head Start - Community Services INC.
Headstart Programs
4
Address
112 S 4th St, Maitland, MO
Phone
(660) 935-2237
Kreative Kiddos LLC
Headstart Programs
3.9
Address
3221 Clarendon Rd, Sedalia, MO
Phone
(660) 829-2279
Patch Day Care Center
Headstart Programs
3.9

PATCH Day Care Center receives mixed reviews with an average rating of 3.9/5. While some parents praise the helpful staff and community services like food assistance, others report negative experiences with rude and unhelpful personnel during visits and phone inquiries.

Helpful stafffresh bread and produce available dailycommunity services offered
Address
7925 Minnesota Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 584-6968
Community Child Development Center INC
Headstart Programs
3.9

Community Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring teachers, clean facilities, reasonable tuition with included meals, and strong curriculum. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about management quality, incident response protocols, billing practices, and staff discipline inconsistencies.

Caring and nurturing teachersclean facilityreasonable tuition with food included
Address
815 State Highway Pp, Macon, MO
Phone
(660) 395-0134
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
Headstart Programs
3.8
Address
225 N Main, Butler, MO
Phone
(660) 679-5046
Bright Beginnings Academy LLC
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
305 N Park Ln, Odessa, MO
Phone
(816) 263-1735
Bright Beginnings Learning Center LLC
Headstart Programs
3.7

Bright Beginnings Learning Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the teachers, learning environment, and care quality. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns about cleanliness, staff behavior, and inappropriate discipline methods. The facility appears to have strong supporter base alongside significant complaints about management and staff conduct.

caring and dedicated teachersfun learning environmentlong-term parent satisfaction
Address
1123 N Osteopathy, Ste A, Kirksville, MO
Phone
(660) 665-2504
Cole East Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
605 Cherry St, Jefferson City, MO
Phone
(573) 636-3577
St. Louis Transitional Hope House INC.
Headstart Programs
3.4

ST. LOUIS TRANSITIONAL HOPE HOUSE INC. is a HEAD START transitional housing facility that receives consistently positive reviews. Residents praise the supportive staff, clean facilities, and structured environment that helps them rebuild their lives. Most reviewers express gratitude for the opportunity and care they received during their stay.

Caring and helpful staffclean and well-maintained facilitiessupportive environment
Address
6110 Cote Brilliante Ave, St Louis, MO
Phone
(314) 679-5440
Central Missouri Community Action
Headstart Programs
3.3

Central Missouri Community Action in Centralia is a Head Start program with mixed reviews. While staff are described as caring and respectful, parents report significant administrative failures including lost applications, unresponsive voicemail systems, and failure to process energy assistance paperwork, resulting in utility shutoffs. Food pantry services also receive criticism for insufficient quantities.

Caring staffrespectful and nice employeesgood food quality
Address
402 W Fairground Rd, Centralia, MO
Phone
(573) 682-2586
Central Missouri Community Action
Headstart Programs
3.3

Central Missouri Community Action is a Head Start program in Columbia with mixed reviews. Parents praise the caring staff and respectful interactions, but express significant frustration with unreliable administrative processes, particularly regarding voicemail/fax communication, application handling, and energy assistance services.

Caring and respectful staffgenerous food pantry assistance for families
Address
403 Park Ave, Ste B, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 449-1575
Central Missouri Community Action
Headstart Programs
3.3

Central Missouri Community Action is a HEAD START program in Columbia with mixed reviews. Parents praise the caring staff and respectful treatment, but multiple reviewers report serious issues with administrative communication, lost applications, and unresponsive assistance with energy and food aid services.

Caring and respectful stafffood assistance program availability
Address
1402 W Worley St, Columbia, MO
Phone
(573) 443-1955
Central Missouri Community Action
Headstart Programs
3.3

Central Missouri Community Action is a Head Start program with mixed reviews. Parents praise the caring and respectful staff, but report significant issues with administrative processes, communication responsiveness, and document handling that have resulted in delayed or missed assistance for families.

Caring and respectful staff membersgood quality food offerings
Address
860 Randolph St, Glasgow, MO
Phone
(660) 338-2012
Plattsburg Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.3
Address
305 N 7th St, Plattsburg, MO
Phone
(816) 539-2990
Central Missouri Community Action
Headstart Programs
3.3

Parents praise the caring and respectful staff at this Head Start facility. However, multiple parents report serious administrative failures, particularly with document handling, voicemail follow-up, and energy assistance application processing that has resulted in utility shutoffs.

Caring staffrespectful and nice employeesgood food quality and assortment
Address
801 E Breckenridge St, Mexico, MO
Phone
(573) 581-6806

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Frequently asked questions

There are 232 headstart programs 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.