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Best Before or After School Daycare in Hillsboro, MO

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Hillsboro. Average rating: 4.56/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Hillsboro, Missouri at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.56/5
Parent reviews
88
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Hillsboro has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 88 parent reviews averaging 4.56/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 63050 zip code, averaging 4.56 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hillsboro

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 LLC
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    10850 Highway 21, Hillsboro, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    Small Wonders Childcare Center in Hillsboro, Missouri has received exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, safe environment, and quality care for children of various ages. The facility is noted for flexibility with scheduling and strong parent-child communication.

    Kind and loving staffsafe environmentprofessional teachersflexible scheduling
  2. 2
    A To Z Preschool And Child Care Center LLC
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    6008 State Highway B, Hillsboro, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 67 children

    Parents consistently praise A to Z Preschool and Child Care Center LLC for its caring, compassionate staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the teachers' genuine affection for children, strong communication with parents, and effective educational programs. Families report high satisfaction with the facility's cleanliness, safety, and the noticeable developmental progress their children achieve.

    Caring and compassionate staffwelcoming and friendly teachersgenuine affection for childrenstrong parent-teacher communication
  3. 3
    Jefferson College
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    1000 Viking Dr, Hillsboro, MO · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

    This appears to be a community college, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the well-maintained campus, quality academic programs, helpful staff and services, and on-campus daycare support for student parents. The facility offers flexible learning options including trade school education, associate degrees, and online classes.

    Well-maintained campuswell-stocked libraryquality ceramics and trade programshelpful enrollment and academic support services
  4. 4
    Ymca-Jefferson County Branch-Hillsboro Primary
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    101 Leon Hall Pky, Hillsboro, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

    Parents consistently praise the YMCA-Jefferson County Branch for its friendly, knowledgeable staff and wide variety of activities including childcare, fitness classes, swim lessons, and summer camps. Reviewers highlight the quality of instruction, clean facilities, and family-oriented atmosphere. Many report long-term membership and strong community connections.

    Friendly and knowledgeable staffvariety of classes and activitiesquality instructorsswim lessons
  5. 5
    Children'S House Of Hillsboro
    4.1 score
    4.2(5)

    603 Maple St, Hillsboro, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Parents overwhelmingly praise Children's House of Hillsboro for friendly, attentive staff and excellent childcare. One parent expressed concern about unlocked doors, though another parent clarified this is standard fire safety protocol. The facility has strong ratings with multiple five-star reviews highlighting staff quality and child wellbeing.

    friendly and attentive staffchild safety and wellbeing prioritizedstaff goes above and beyondchildren enjoy attending

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Hillsboro

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Hillsboro, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
6 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Hillsboro zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
630507
4.56
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Hillsboro (32–100 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Hillsboro based on parent reviews

Jefferson College

4.3(20)

1000 Viking Dr, Hillsboro, MO

This appears to be a community college, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the well-maintained campus, quality academic programs, helpful staff and services, and on-campus daycare support for student parents. The facility offers flexible learning options including trade school education, associate degrees, and online classes.

Well-maintained campuswell-stocked libraryquality ceramics and trade programs

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Daycare types in Hillsboro

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Hillsboro, Missouri

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Hillsboro, Missouri, making up 14% of the 7 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 Hillsboro have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 88 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro

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Jefferson College
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

This appears to be a community college, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the well-maintained campus, quality academic programs, helpful staff and services, and on-campus daycare support for student parents. The facility offers flexible learning options including trade school education, associate degrees, and online classes.

Well-maintained campuswell-stocked libraryquality ceramics and trade programs
Address
1000 Viking Dr, Hillsboro, MO
Phone
(636) 481-3299

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Hillsboro, Missouri, out of 7 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 Hillsboro have an average Google rating of 4.56 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 57% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Hillsboro, 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
Hillsboro offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Hillsboro for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hillsboro 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.