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Child Care Centers in Springfield, MO are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

KERRI'S KIDSVILLE/BABYVILLE LLC

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...

- Emma W.

University Child Care Center

My daughter attended UCCC when she was younger and we loved it! The staff are caring and communicative. The curriculum offered is fun and...

- Lynn S.

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.

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KERRI'S KIDSVILLE/BABYVILLE LLC

3559 SOUTH AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1247/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
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,...

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...

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University Child Care Center

500 South Ave. Springfield, MO

5.0(2)
Preschool
Child care
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...

Lynn S. says "My daughter attended UCCC when she was younger and we loved it! The staff are caring and communicative. The curriculum offered is fun and educational. I...

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7106 - La Petite Academy on S. Enterprise Ave

1714 S ENTERPRISE AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

5.0(1)

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,...

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...

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Angie's Giggles, Wiggles, and Tickles 24 Hr Day Care

540 W Crestview St Springfield, MO

5.0(1)
Child care
Angie's Giggles, Wiggles, and Tickles 24 Hr Day Care in Springfield, Missouri, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant to twelve years old that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's...

Amy says "Angie is wonderful with kids of all ages. I've seen her with special needs children also. She's very patient with everyone and takes the time to listen to the...

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The Nurturing Place

3039 N National Ave Springfield, MO

3.7(3)
Child care

Angela H. says "Best place in the world for children, classes are educational based and teachers truly care . I am so lucky to have them watch my child."

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Tigers Learning Center, LLC

718 South Scenic Springfield, MO

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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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Melody Jones Home Daycare

429 W Bell St Springfield, MO

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
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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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

Preschool
Child care
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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PEAPOD BRENTWOOD LLC

2115 S BRENTWOOD BLVD SPRINGFIELD, MO

State license verified

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...
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A Touch Of Nature Quality Child Care, Inc.

622 S PICKWICK AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

State license verified

starting at
$756/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
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...
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Parents Cooperative Preschool

2434 E Battlefield Road Springfield, MO

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
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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Where Families Grow

2872 S Meadowbrook Ave Springfield, MO

1.0(1)
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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T L C NURSERY

2778 W Village Ter Springfield, MO

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

Academic
Faith based
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 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

Preschool
Child care
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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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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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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