Best Daycares in Missouri — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 200 daycares and childcare centers across 2 cities in Missouri.

Top Daycares in Missouri

  1. #1 — Brighton Learning Center Score: 100%

    Gladstone, MO — Brighton Learning Center

    Programs: Here’s What Our Happy Parents Have To Say, Would you like to join the, Brighton Learning Center Team?, Learning Programs, Testimonials, Recruitment, Check Availability, Spacious classrooms and a huge outdoor area that allow the children safely explore and learn among nature surrounded by a beautiful green space., A customized curriculum that has been developed by graduate and degree level teachers with years of classroom experience., Field trips, family events, guest speakers, and more!, Degree level teachers in our Preschool and Pre K Classrooms., Monthly Library Story Time, where staff from the local library come to the center and read stories to the children.. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Spectrum Station Score: 90%

    Kansas City, MO — Downtown Kansas City Child Care Center & Preschool

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Montessori Learning Center Score: 89%

    St. Louis, MO — Montessori Learning Center - Preschool & Childcare Center Serving St. Louis, MO

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Mary Margaret Daycare Score: 89%

    Saint Louis, MO — Home - Mary Margaret Daycare and Learning Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Union Preschool Score: 84%

    Saint Louis, MO — Union Preschool St. Louis

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Wildflower East Score: 78%

    Kansas City, MO — Wildflower Montessori

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Ervin Early Learning Center Score: 77%

    Kansas City, MO — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/375969752. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Affton Early Childhood Score: 77%

    St Louis, MO —

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

  9. #9 — Safe N Sound Playground Score: 77%

    Springfield, MO —

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

  10. #10 — KidLife Daycare and Preschool Score: 77%

    Springfield, MO —

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

  11. #11 — Little Sunshine's Enterprises, Inc. Score: 77%

    Springfield, MO —

    Programs: Preschool, Corporate office, School, Education, Private establishments and corporates. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Kingswood Programs Score: 77%

    Springfield, MO —

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

  13. #13 — Brookside Montessori Score: 77%

    Kansas City, MO —

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Rainbow School Score: 77%

    Kansas City, MO —

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

  15. #15 — Northland Early Education Center Score: 77%

    Kansas City, MO —

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Community services non profits. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Carolines House Score: 77%

    Gladstone, MO —

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

  17. #17 — Little Learners Preschool Score: 77%

    Raytown, MO —

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

  18. #18 — Christ Early Learning Center Score: 77%

    Independence, MO —

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

  19. #19 — MRH Early Childhood Center Score: 77%

    Maplewood, MO —

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

  20. #20 — YWCA Head Start - Betty J. Robinson Center Score: 77%

    St Louis, MO —

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

Top cities in Missouri

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

What is the best daycare in Missouri?
Brighton Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Missouri based on our Guide Score. See the full statewide ranked list above.
How many daycares are ranked in Missouri?
We have ranked 200 daycares and childcare centers across 2 cities in Missouri. Rankings are computed by Guide Score and updated regularly.