Find Preschools and Child Care Centers in Missouri

With 1,999 preschools and child development centers operating in the state of Missouri, the right daycare option is waiting for you. Whether you prefer a larger preschool with an innovative early childhood curriculum or the cozy personalization of smaller daycare centers, there are Missouri childcare centers to fit every preference and budget. Check out the Quick Search box on the right hand side of the page in order to search for childcare providers by zip code or city/state. You can also click on your Missouri county and follow the links. You will be able to access information about scores of different childcare providers in your area, complete with reviews, business hours, a street view map, the age ranges the childcare providers service, the size of the service, and where the provider is located.

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Bright Big Beginnings

Bright Big Beginnings

Eureka, MO 63026 | (314) 818-9314

Welcome to Bright Big Beginnings!  Newly open childcare center in the heart of Eureka,MO. Are you looking for a fun place for your child to grow and learn? Look no further.At Bright Big Beginnings, we believe in good quality care for your child’s mind, body and spirit and we stand by going above and beyond for your child’s needs. We are so excited to be part of Eureka’s community and look forward to getting to know you and your family. ENROLLING NOW WITH NO WAIT LIST.

Windsor Street Montessori School

Windsor Street Montessori School

Columbia, MO 65201 | (573) 441-9767

Not-for-profit, 501(c)3, independent Montessori School offering preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school for children. Diverse team is empowered to problem-solve educational challenges while partnering with parents to raise children that are kind, empathetic, curious, and resilient. Program is committed to working with parents and the community to provide a Montessori program for children of diverse abilities, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Team is devoted to the creation of stimulating environments in order for students to develop a love for learning.

Kandi Land Academy

Kandi Land Academy

Wellston, MO 63133 | (314) 677-1105

We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Tiny Humans Playhouse

Tiny Humans Playhouse

Winfield, MO 63389 | (573) 220-5649

Our mission is to build a stronger community through the children of the future, making a high-quality early childhood program accessible to all children, the basis for their success later in life. Tiny Humans Playhouse works to meet the needs of young children by providing a high-quality program within a safe and nurturing environment. The center offers a full day, year-round program. Recognizing the uniqueness of each child, the center provides a developmentally appropriate, child-directed, learning environment in which the child can construct his/her own knowledge through teacher guided, hands-on experimentation and exploration in the areas of social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

WILD POPPY ATELIER LLC

WILD POPPY ATELIER LLC

St Peters, MO 63376 | (636) 244-2209

Contrary to the typical philosophy of many child care centers and preschools, Wild Poppy Atelier holds true to a philosophy and approach which fosters a child's right to explore, observe, hypothesize, question, and discuss to clarify their understanding. Children have rights and should be given opportunities to develop their potential. Influenced by this belief, the child is beheld as beautiful, powerful, competent, creative, curious, and full of potential and ambitious desires. 

Missouri Child Care Licensing Agency

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Section for Child Care Regulation
3418 Knipp Drive, Suite F
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573-751-2450
Web Site: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/safety/childcare/index .php
Note: Physical address: 3418 Knipp Drive, Suite F Jefferson City, MO 65109

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