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Tigers Learning Center, LLC

718 South Scenic Springfield, MO

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Our Services: We offer premium child care services for an affordable rate. Our center is structured like a classroom to prepare your child for kindergarten. We have an instant background checking system in the lobby for all of our visitors, a digital key code magnetic locking door, security cameras, and a large commercial...
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7106 - La Petite Academy on S. Enterprise Ave

1714 S ENTERPRISE AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...
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Melody Jones Home Daycare

429 W Bell St Springfield, MO

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Safe and clean home daycare in North Springfield, MO. I am a certified elementary educator and tutor. I have a learning rich environment and studied child psychology and development along with my elementary education degree. I raised and homeschooled three children who went on to college and careers. I am excited to launch a...
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University Child Care Center

500 South Ave. Springfield, MO

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
University Child Care Center (UCCC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1973. UCCC is a parent-participating, developmental program emphasizing the "whole child." Our program is licensed through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Child Care and accredited by Missouri Accreditation of...
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Cheshire Child Care

5003 W. Tilden St. Springfield, MO

I know that every child and family is unique, so I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all schedule or teaching style. I have just over 10 years experience, am state registered, accept state pay/assist, CPR/First Aid Certified. We do daily story time, circle and lesson, guided activity and free play here. We will focus on learning...
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Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool

201 E Cardinal Springfield, MO

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
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...
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Parents Cooperative Preschool

2434 E Battlefield Road Springfield, MO

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Kindergarten
Child care
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Founded in 1977 by a small group of mothers, Parents Cooperative Preschool emerged as their vision of a parent involved educational opportunity. This vision has grown over the years into a unique program for children. The basis of this vision was parental involvement. This allows the parents a distinctive look into the...
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Child care
T L C Nursery is a preschool and child care center located at Springfield in the state of Missouri. It is a center-based, daycare provider that provides a warm and safe environment for young children. It aims to assist children in learning and growing.
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Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center

1722 N National Ave Springfield, MO

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center (LCFDC) is a non-profit Christian-based program that offers high quality care and education to children 0-6 years, and provides a family-centered environment designed to engage and empower families. Lighthouse collaborates with the community to provide additional learning...
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Promise Preschool & Child Development Center

5701 S Farm Road 157 Springfield, MO

Child care
Preschool
Promise Preschool & Child Development Center, a ministry of the South Gate Baptist Church, offers child care learning programs for preschool and pre-kindergarten children. The company serves the Springfield, Missouri area and is open to children ages birth and up. Promise Preschool & Child Development Center operates during the...
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Grant Head Start

1051 S Grant Ave Springfield, MO

Child care
The Grant Head Start Center in Springfield, Missouri offers child care and preschool education to children from low-income families, from six weeks old up to five years old. Head Start prepares the children for further education by providing activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical...
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Victoria Taylor

2246 N Roosevelt Ave Springfield, MO

Child care
Victoria Taylor offers a warm and secure environment promoting the fullest possible development of the whole child. The center's goal of educating children is to provide them with a foundation of competence and confidence to function independently throughout their lives.
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Loving Child Care

1420 E Commercial St Springfield, MO

Child care
Loving Child Care is a locally operating daycare facility that offers center-based child care services designed for young kids. Located at 1420 E Commercial Street, the company serves families living in Springfield, MO. Loving Child Care has been in the child care business since 2000.
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Where Families Grow

2872 S Meadowbrook Ave Springfield, MO

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Where Families Grow provides a caring and flexible educational program emphasizing a child-centered approach. The educational philosophy is to educate the whole person and promote personal responsibility and accountability. The unique and robust curriculum integrates traditional academic subjects with music, theater, art and...
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DCO Early Child Care

1545 E Pythian St Springfield, MO

Child care
DCO Early Child Care is a childcare provider that serves the community of Springfield MO. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate activities that enhance children's social, emotional, physical, and mental abilities. The center promotes active learning by providing materials that stimulate children's...
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Westminster Parents Day Out & Preschool

1551 E Portland St Springfield, MO

Child care
Preschool
Westminster Parents Day Out & Preschool is a center-based child care that offers early care services for children six weeks up to eleven years old. It can accommodate a maximum capacity of fifty children. Its operational hours is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Egan's Day Care

1765 E Lafayette Ct Springfield, MO

In-Home daycare
Child care
Preschool
Egan's Day Care provides a high quality, healthy, nurturing, fun, and educational environment. The center provides early stimulating care and educational experiences promoting each child’s social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Their goal is to support children’s desire to be life-long learners and have them...
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Lighthouse Child & Family Development Center

525 South Avenue Springfield, MO

Lighthouse Child & Family Development Center (LCFDC) is a non-profit providing quality care and education to children 0-6 years in a Christian environment with a focus on strengthening families through community collaboration. The three main goals of LCFDC are: 1. Provide quality care and education to children 0-6...
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Amazing Kidz Daycare and Preschool

3801 S Kansas Ave Springfield, MO

Child care
Preschool
The Amazing Kidz Daycare and Preschool provides a childcare program in Springfield, Missouri. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination in a Christian environment. The Amazing...
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Girl Scout Camp Finbrooke

210 S Ingram Mill Rd Springfield, MO

Girl Scout Camp Finbrooke in Springfield, MO is a traditional camp for girls that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as sports, music, swimming, and special event.
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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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