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1.7106 - La Petite Academy on S. Enterprise Ave

1714 S ENTERPRISE AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

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4 mi

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At La Petite Academy on S. Enterprise Ave, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Springfield, MO. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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201 E. Cardinal St. SPRINGFIELD, MO

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Little Sunshine's Playhouse® of Springfield at Cardinal opened in 2009 and is one of four Little Sunshine's Playhouse locations in the Springfield area. As a trusted daycare and preschool in Springfield, we provide a warm, nurturing environment where children grow, learn, and thrive. We understand your family's schedule needs may be different, which is why we offer flexible childcare and preschool enrollment options to fit your needs: Full-Time — Monday through Friday Part-Time — Monday,…
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3216 S SCENIC AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

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3 mi

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Established in 2005. The mission of our center is to provide a safe, loving environment for children to learn and socialize with others, while parents can have the peace of mind knowing their child is safe and sound. We would love for your family to become a part of ours here at Safe N Sound Playground Preschool & Daycare! We offer care for ages newborn through Pre-K in nine fully licensed classrooms. If you are searching for care, please apply on our website at safensoundplayground.com. We…
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Care Member says "My child absolutely loves it here! Aside from the safety, great communication majority of time, the attentiveness, the learning, and the willingness to take feedback, my child’s excitement is almost enough on its own. He adores his teachers and I appreciate that they make him feel safe and loved. "
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1375 W MOUNT VERNON ST STE 2 NIXA, MO

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6 mi

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At Daisy’s Imagination Station, we believe every child is unique and deserves to be known, encouraged, and supported for exactly who they are. Children grow and learn in different ways and at different paces, and we believe our role is to meet them where they are while helping them build confidence, independence, and a love of learning. We believe children learn best when they are actively involved in their own learning. Our classrooms provide a balance of purposeful teaching, hands-on…
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Care Member says "This place is fantastic! My kids not only had fun and loved the teachers there, but they learned so much! My oldest was more than prepared for kindergarten, already reading words and so much more. The teachers and owner truly love what they do and love these kids! "
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1446 E LARK ST SPRINGFIELD, MO

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3559 SOUTH AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

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Kerri's Kidsville/Babyville LLC was established in November of 2002. We use Creative Curriculum, which is posted weekly in each classroom and we have weekly infant individual goals posted as well. Creative Curriculum focuses on the teacher's role in how children develop and learn, the learning environment, what children learn, and the caregiver's role in the process. This is provided at the center through blocks, dramatic play, toys and games, art, library, discovery, sand and water, music…
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Emma W. says "I love Kerri's. My son has been going there since he was 7 weeks old and we've never had any issues. Kerri loves all of the kids like they're her own, and my second child has just started going there because I know he's in good hands."
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201 E Cardinal Springfield, MO

2 mi

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The master planned and accredited curriculum at Little Sunshine's Playhouse, Creatively Shine, is based off the newest research and trends to prepare young children to enter their educational career equipped with cognitive, social, emotional, physical and language skills. Some of the most innovative services include their password-secured Kiddie Cams that allow live remote viewing capability for parents, their LuvNotes system, which is an electronic communication system that allows teachers to…
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2937 S Claremont Springfield, MO

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2 mi

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The master planned and accredited curriculum at Little Sunshine's Playhouse, Creatively Shine, is based off the newest research and trends to prepare young children to enter their educational career equipped with cognitive, social, emotional, physical and language skills. Some of the most innovative services include their password-secured Kiddie Cams that allow live remote viewing capability for parents, their LuvNotes system, which is an electronic communication system that allows teachers to…
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Mikayla D. says "I work for Little sunshines, this location specifically and I absolutely love it! I will never work at another childcare center! Such an amazing management team! I absolutely love working here! There is so much room for growth and you are supported and valued as an educator!"
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3093 S. Suburban Ave Springfield, MO

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We provide quality child care for children ages newborn-6 years of age. Meals and snacks provided. Baby cereal provided. Parents of infants need to provide formula and baby food. Daily crafts and learning activities. Daily computer learning activities, and story time. The children get lots of individual cuddle time. Over 24 years of experience. CPR and First Aid certified! We are a mother/daughter team. 10 children to two adult ratio. Several references available (provided…

1911 FITZ LN NIXA, MO

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3 mi

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The Adventures of Learning Early Education Center provides planned activities that encourage and stimulate your child’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. We will provide opportunities for exploration and discovery through a wide range of activities including music, art, language, dramatic play, story-telling, onsite field trips/visitors, and problem solving. The children will be provided daily responsibilities, experiences, and encouragement to help them develop a strong…
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Rachel S. says "We have 2 kids that have gone here since infancy. They helped potty train my oldest. They are amazing and have become part of our family. A really awesome center!"
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2115 S BRENTWOOD BLVD SPRINGFIELD, MO

4 mi

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Peapod Learning Center was founded in February of 2008 as a licensed family childcare home serving 8 infants 0-24 months. We were part of the Start-Up and Expansion program through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, created to increase the number of high quality early childhood education programs in Missouri. Peapod created a nature rich learning environment that combines trained early childhood educators with engaging indoor/outdoor learning spaces and gardens. The…

2937 S CLAREMONT AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

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At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool, we offer a safe, secure & nurturing environment through our Distinctive Services and proprietary, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. We maintain a reputation of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education making us a sought after, premier private preschool program.

2937 S. Claremont Ave. SPRINGFIELD, MO

4 mi

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Little Sunshine’s Playhouse® of Springfield at Claremont opened in 2008 and was the second Little Sunshine’s Playhouse in Springfield, Missouri. To fit your family’s unique scheduling needs, we offer flexible options, including full and part-time programs from Monday-Friday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, or Tuesday/Thursday. Our all-inclusive monthly tuition covers everything from formula and baby food to breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.
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4222 W SANDY ST BATTLEFIELD, MO

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Traci B. says "I have been using Building Blocks learning center for about 6 months but I have known the wonderful people who own and work it for over 10 years. My child is always so excited when it’s a school day. The curriculum is awesome and my child is always learning something new in fun and creative ways! One of my favorite things has been the social/emotional growth I have seen in my kid in the past 6 months. I have peace of mind as a parent because there is constant…
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622 S PICKWICK AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

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A Touch of Nature Quality Child Care is located at 622 S. Pickwick Avenue. It is fully licensed by the state of Missouri and is small enough to allow the teachers time to interact on a one on one basis with the children attending there. All staff members are fully screened by the state, and strive to make a warm and happy environment for all the children. A Touch of Nature is committed to fully preparing the children for school and fillings their days with social and cognitive experiences.
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4910 N 21ST ST OZARK, MO

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At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool, we offer a safe, secure & nurturing environment through our Distinctive Services and proprietary, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. We maintain a reputation of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education making us a sought after, premier private preschool program.
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Alexis M. says "We are one of the founding families and have been with LSP since October 2016. All three of my children have gone there, two since birth. They are attentive and caring. They have a low turnover, in fact the same teacher who started with my son in the 2 year old room is the same teacher my daughter (4) currently has. I have never had any issues with the care or the staff. Originally, I was attracted to the beautiful facility (which has remained well taken care of these last…

4801 Town Centre Dr. OZARK, MO

6 mi

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Little Sunshine’s Playhouse® of Ozark has been a trusted part of the community since 2005, proudly serving as the 4th location in Southwest Missouri. To fit your family’s unique scheduling needs, we offer flexible options, including full and part-time programs from Monday-Friday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, or Tuesday/Thursday. Our all-inclusive weekly tuition covers everything from formula and baby food to breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks. Please note that we do not accept state…
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2826 W CHESTNUT EXPY SPRINGFIELD, MO

6 mi

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At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool, we offer a safe, secure & nurturing environment through our Distinctive Services and proprietary, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. We maintain a reputation of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education making us a sought after, premier private preschool program.

2826 W. Chestnut Expy. SPRINGFIELD, MO

6 mi

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Little Sunshine’s Playhouse® of Springfield at Chestnut opened in 2002 and was the first of the four schools in the greater Springfield area. To fit your family’s unique scheduling needs, we offer flexible options, including full and part-time programs from Monday-Friday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, or Tuesday/Thursday. Our all-inclusive monthly tuition covers everything from formula and baby food to breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.
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Recent child care center reviews from local parents

Child Care Centers are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 63 listed child care centers

7106 - La Petite Academy on S. Enterprise Ave

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the…

- Carla C.

SAFE N SOUND PLAYGROUND, INC.

My child absolutely loves it here! Aside from the safety, great communication majority of time, the attentiveness, the learning, and the…

- Care member

DAISY'S IMAGINATION STATION

This place is fantastic! My kids not only had fun and loved the teachers there, but they learned so much! My oldest was more than prepared…

- Care member

FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Springfield, MO

Child care centers near you in Springfield, MO provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Springfield, MO have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Springfield, MO. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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