Who is the #1 daycare in Springfield?

Safe N Sound Playground is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Springfield 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 Springfield?

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 Springfield?

Childcare costs in Springfield 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.

Best Daycares in Springfield, MO — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 37 daycares and childcare centers in Springfield based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Springfield

#1 — Safe N Sound Playground Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#2 — KidLife Daycare and Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#3 — Little Sunshine's Enterprises, Inc. Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Corporate office, School, Education, Private establishments and corporates. View full profile →
#4 — Kingswood Programs Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#5 — Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#6 — Mother's Touch Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#7 — AL Kids Daycare & Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#8 — Little Sunshines Playhouse and Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#9 — Amys Little Steps Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#10 — Grow to Know Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#11 — Little Sunshines Playhouse Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#12 — Stewart Head Start Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#13 — Preschool Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →
#14 — Westminster Parents' Day Out and Preschool Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#15 — Christian Academy Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, School, Private school. View full profile →
#16 — Little Sunshine's Playhouse Springfield, MO at Cardinal Dr. Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#17 — Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Springfield at Cardinal St. Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#18 — Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Springfield, MO at Claremont Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#19 — Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Springfield at Claremont Ave. Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#20 — Mallory Early Childhood Center Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Specialty school, Home service. View full profile →
#21 — Grant Head Start Score: 66%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#22 — Springfield Public Schools Parents as Teachers Program Score: 66%

Programs: Preschool, Public service and government, Education. View full profile →
#23 — Eaglets' Nest Daycare, Inc. Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#24 — Shady Dell Early Childhood Center Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#25 — McgregorElementary Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#26 — Macedonia Pre-School Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#27 — Kids of Creation Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#28 — Kids First Early Learning Academy Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#29 — Carpenter Kids Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#30 — Westminster Learning Tree Score: 60%

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 Springfield?: Safe N Sound Playground is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Springfield 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 Springfield?: 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 Springfield?: Childcare costs in Springfield 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.

Top Daycares in Springfield

#1 — Safe N Sound Playground Score: 77%

#2 — KidLife Daycare and Preschool Score: 77%

#3 — Little Sunshine's Enterprises, Inc. Score: 77%

#4 — Kingswood Programs Score: 77%

#5 — Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool Score: 77%

#6 — Mother's Touch Learning Center Score: 77%

#7 — AL Kids Daycare & Preschool Score: 77%

#8 — Little Sunshines Playhouse and Preschool Score: 77%

#9 — Amys Little Steps Score: 77%

#10 — Grow to Know Preschool Score: 77%

#11 — Little Sunshines Playhouse Score: 77%

#12 — Stewart Head Start Score: 77%

#13 — Preschool Academy Score: 77%

#14 — Westminster Parents' Day Out and Preschool Score: 76%

#15 — Christian Academy Score: 76%

#16 — Little Sunshine's Playhouse Springfield, MO at Cardinal Dr. Score: 76%

#17 — Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Springfield at Cardinal St. Score: 76%

#18 — Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Springfield, MO at Claremont Score: 76%

#19 — Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Springfield at Claremont Ave. Score: 76%

#20 — Mallory Early Childhood Center Score: 71%

#21 — Grant Head Start Score: 66%

#22 — Springfield Public Schools Parents as Teachers Program Score: 66%

#23 — Eaglets' Nest Daycare, Inc. Score: 63%

#24 — Shady Dell Early Childhood Center Score: 63%

#25 — McgregorElementary Score: 60%

#26 — Macedonia Pre-School Score: 60%

#27 — Kids of Creation Preschool Score: 60%

#28 — Kids First Early Learning Academy Score: 60%

#29 — Carpenter Kids Score: 60%

#30 — Westminster Learning Tree Score: 60%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Frequently asked questions