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Best Before or After School Daycare in Kearney, MO

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Kearney. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Kearney, Missouri at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.8/5
Parent reviews
42
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Kearney has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 42 parent reviews averaging 4.8/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 83% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 64060 zip code, averaging 4.8 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kearney

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
    Radiant Life Church And Daycare
    4.53 score
    4.8(10)

    704 N Jefferson St, Kearney, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 96 children

    Reviews are overwhelmingly positive about Radiant Life Church and Daycare, with parents praising the welcoming family atmosphere, quality of worship services, and spiritual environment. Parents report their children enjoy attending and appreciate the organization and staff. However, reviews focus primarily on church services rather than daycare-specific experiences.

    welcoming atmospherefamily-oriented environmentquality worship and preachingfriendly staff
  2. 2
    Little Dawgs Academy
    4 score
    4(6)

    15106 Nation Rd, Ste B, Kearney, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Little Dawgs Academy receives mixed reviews with four 5-star ratings praising the staff, communication, safety, and educational quality, but two 1-star ratings citing staff conduct issues, lack of communication about injuries, and allegations of emotional mistreatment. The facility has been accused of dismissing parental concerns and terminating enrollment based on disputes.

    Trustworthy and respectful staffexceptional preschool programstrong communicationsafe environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Kearney

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.75avg rating
5 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Kearney zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
640607
4.8
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Kearney (40–124 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Kearney based on parent reviews

Kearney School District

5(1)

150 W State Route 92, Kearney, MO

One parent highlights the friendly staff at this school-based program in Kearney, Missouri.

friendly staff

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Daycare types in Kearney

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Kearney, Missouri

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Kearney, 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 Kearney have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 83% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 42 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Kearney, 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 Kearney

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Kearney School District
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent highlights the friendly staff at this school-based program in Kearney, Missouri.

friendly staff
Address
150 W State Route 92, Kearney, MO
Phone
(816) 628-4116

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Kearney, 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 Kearney have an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 83% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Kearney, 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
Kearney offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Kearney for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Kearney 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.