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Best Church Daycare in Cape Girardeau, MO

Compare 1 church daycare in Cape Girardeau. Average rating: 4.42/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Cape Girardeau, Missouri at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.42/5
Parent reviews
72
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Cape Girardeau has 1 licensed church daycare with 72 parent reviews averaging 4.42/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 55% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 63701 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cape Girardeau

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
    Footprints
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    2935 Lynwood Hills Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

    The reviews provided are for a church, not the FOOTPRINTS daycare center. There are no actual daycare parent reviews available for this facility. The Google rating shows 0 reviews for the daycare.

    None - reviews are for a churchnot the daycare
  2. 2
    Community Day School LLC
    4.27 score
    4.4(10)

    1912 Broadway St, Cape Girardeau, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 158 children

    Community Day School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents report children show significant growth and enthusiasm for attending. One negative review from several years ago contradicts the current positive trend.

    Attentive and caring staffstructured curriculum with enriching activitiesoutdoor learning prioritizeddevelopmental appropriateness
  3. 3
    Kids Korner Daycare And Preschool Center
    2.84 score
    2.2(9)

    254 S Silver Springs Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children

    Kids Korner Daycare and Preschool Center in Cape Girardeau has received mostly negative reviews focused on management and staff conduct issues. While one parent praised the curriculum and facility, nine parents reported concerns about director competence, lack of patience with age-appropriate toddler behaviors, poor communication, and instances of children being dismissed or developing anxiety. The facility is closing in January 2025.

    Large facilityfriendly staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Cape Girardeau

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Cape Girardeau, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.48avg rating
11 daycares · 10 rated

Church Daycare

3.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Cape Girardeau zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
6370111
4.6
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Cape Girardeau (20–168 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

4

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Cape Girardeau based on parent reviews

St. Andrew Preschool

3.8(2)

804 N Cape Rock Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO

Reviewers highlight the school's warm, family-like atmosphere and the staff's deep care for individual students, noting that children learn social skills and academics through play. One family described the experience so positively that they wished for a seven-out-of-five rating, while another praised the educational approach.

warm and intimate family atmospherecaring staffindividual attention to students

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Daycare types in Cape Girardeau

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

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Church Daycare in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

There are 1 church daycare in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, making up 8% of the 13 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 Cape Girardeau have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 55% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.48 stars. Our analysis covers 72 parent reviews.

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

All Church Daycare in Cape Girardeau

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St. Andrew Preschool
Church Daycare
3.8

Reviewers highlight the school's warm, family-like atmosphere and the staff's deep care for individual students, noting that children learn social skills and academics through play. One family described the experience so positively that they wished for a seven-out-of-five rating, while another praised the educational approach.

warm and intimate family atmospherecaring staffindividual attention to students
Address
804 N Cape Rock Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO
Phone
(573) 335-8589

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 church daycare daycares in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, out of 13 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 Cape Girardeau have an average Google rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities. About 55% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Cape Girardeau, 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
Cape Girardeau offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 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 Cape Girardeau for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Cape Girardeau 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.