Best Daycares in Independence, OH — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 10 daycares and childcare centers in Independence based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Independence

  1. #1 — Christ Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    Christ Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Independence, MO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.icumc.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Hanthorn Early Education Score: 86%

    Hanthorn Early Education is a childcare center in Independence, MO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://sites.isdschools.org/hanthorn.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — PRE4CLE Score: 86%

    PRE4CLE is a childcare center in Independence, OH. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, community services non profits. Website: http://www.pre4cle.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Community services non profits. View full profile →

  4. #4 — The Goddard School of Independence Score: 86%

    The Goddard School of Independence is a childcare center in Independence, OH. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/oh/independence/independence.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Hanthorn Early Education Score: 86%

    Hanthorn Early Education is a center based center in Independence, MO. Programs include Hanthorn Early Education, Programs, Resources, News Events, School Calendar. Website: http://sites.isdschools.org/hanthorn.

    Programs: Hanthorn Early Education, Programs, Resources, News Events, School Calendar, Enroll, Staff, Schools Sites Back to District, Early Education, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Alternative, Curriculum, Student Calendar (opens in new window/tab), Communicate (opens in new window/tab), ParentSquare (opens in new window/tab), Seesaw (opens in new window/tab), Lunch Menus (opens in new window/tab), Transportation (opens in new window/tab), Kids' Safari (opens in new window/tab), Get Involved (opens in new window/tab), Eleyo (opens in new window/tab), ISD Early Education (opens in new window/tab), Compliance, MOCAP (opens in new window/tab), Careers, Site Map, ISD Admissions (opens in new window/tab), Transcript Requests (opens in new window/tab). View full profile →

  6. #6 — Le Chaperon Rouge Score: 83%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/481281193. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Small Wonder Preschool Score: 80%

    Small Wonder Preschool is a childcare center in Independence, MO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.stmarksparish.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Sycamore Hills Baptist Church Preschool Score: 69%

    Sycamore Hills Baptist Church Preschool is a childcare center in Independence, MO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.shbc.net/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Sunrise Montessori Academy of Independence Score: 69%

    Sunrise Montessori Academy of Independence is a childcare center in Independence, MO. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://thesunrisemontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Stone Church Preschool Score: 69%

    Stone Church Preschool is a childcare center in Independence, MO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.stonechurchpreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Independence?
Christ Early Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Independence based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Independence?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Independence?
Childcare costs in Independence vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.