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Best Before or After School Daycare in De Soto, MO

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in De Soto. Average rating: 4.45/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

De Soto, Missouri at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.45/5
Parent reviews
93
Top rated (4.5+)
3

De Soto has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 93 parent reviews averaging 4.45/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 63020 zip code, averaging 4.45 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in De Soto

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
    Small Wonders Childcare Center South LLC
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1675 Rock Rd, De Soto, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 69 children

    Small Wonders Childcare Center South receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and children's happiness and comfort at the center. Many families have remained enrolled for multiple years and drive out of their way to continue using the facility.

    Caring and passionate staffClean and organized facilityExcellent parent-staff communication via appChildren happy and eager to attend
  2. 2
    Redeemer Preschool
    4.45 score
    4.7(9)

    1620 New Boyd St, De Soto, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Parents praise Redeemer Preschool for its caring and skilled staff who successfully help shy children build confidence and prepare for school. The facility is described as welcoming, supportive, and part of a valued community institution with excellent results for student progress.

    Caring and nurturing staffeffective in building children's confidencehelps prepare kids for schoolwelcoming environment
  3. 3
    Ymca-Jefferson County Branch- Athena Elementary
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    3775 Athena School Rd, De Soto, MO · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 48 children

    Parents consistently praise the YMCA-Jefferson County Branch for its welcoming, family-oriented environment and quality childcare services. Reviews highlight excellent instructors, diverse activity offerings, and compassionate staff who create a community-like atmosphere. The facility is well-maintained and serves families across multiple generations.

    Friendly and knowledgeable staffwide variety of classes and activitiesquality swim lessons and instructorsclean
  4. 4
    Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    3225 Baisch Dr, De Soto, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation is a community action center in De Soto, Missouri that provides assistance beyond daycare services, including help with bills, employment, housing, and weatherization. Parents consistently praise the staff as helpful, caring, and willing to go the extra mile to support families in need. The organization is commended for quick processing of requests and personalized assistance during difficult times.

    Helpful and caring staffwilling to go extra milequick processing of requestspersonalized support tailored to family needs
  5. 5
    Adventures In Learning
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    1109 Clarke St, # A, De Soto, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 126 children

    Adventures in Learning in De Soto, Missouri receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional staff dedication, strong communication through their app, engaging learning activities, and a clean, well-maintained facility. Parents report their children are happy and thriving, with staff addressing concerns promptly.

    Caring and dedicated staffexcellent parent communication via appengaging learning activities and craftsclean facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in De Soto

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in De Soto, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.45avg rating
4 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.45avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

De Soto zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
630206
4.45
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in De Soto (20–126 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in De Soto based on parent reviews

Sunrise R-Ix School District

4.6(4)

4485 Sunrise School Rd, De Soto, MO

One parent highlights the school's long-standing reputation and effective use of tax dollars, while another notes the organized and helpful staff during drop-off and pick-up. A visitor also praised the well-mannered students and the accessible, nice gymnasium, with one mention of smaller class sizes allowing for personalized attention.

long-standing reputationorganized traffic flowhelpful staff

Ymca-Jefferson County Branch- Athena Elementary

4.3(20)

3775 Athena School Rd, De Soto, MO

Parents consistently praise the YMCA-Jefferson County Branch for its welcoming, family-oriented environment and quality childcare services. Reviews highlight excellent instructors, diverse activity offerings, and compassionate staff who create a community-like atmosphere. The facility is well-maintained and serves families across multiple generations.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffwide variety of classes and activitiesquality swim lessons and instructors

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Daycare types in De Soto

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Before or After School Daycare 2

Before or After School Daycare in De Soto, Missouri

There are 2 before or after school daycare in De Soto, Missouri, making up 33% of the 6 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 De Soto have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.45 stars. Our analysis covers 93 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in De Soto

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Sunrise R-Ix School District
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

One parent highlights the school's long-standing reputation and effective use of tax dollars, while another notes the organized and helpful staff during drop-off and pick-up. A visitor also praised the well-mannered students and the accessible, nice gymnasium, with one mention of smaller class sizes allowing for personalized attention.

long-standing reputationorganized traffic flowhelpful staff
Address
4485 Sunrise School Rd, De Soto, MO
Phone
(636) 586-6660
Ymca-Jefferson County Branch- Athena Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Parents consistently praise the YMCA-Jefferson County Branch for its welcoming, family-oriented environment and quality childcare services. Reviews highlight excellent instructors, diverse activity offerings, and compassionate staff who create a community-like atmosphere. The facility is well-maintained and serves families across multiple generations.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffwide variety of classes and activitiesquality swim lessons and instructors
Address
3775 Athena School Rd, De Soto, MO
Phone
(636) 586-5287

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in De Soto, Missouri, out of 6 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 De Soto have an average Google rating of 4.45 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in De Soto, 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
De Soto offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 De Soto for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in De Soto 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.