Best Daycares in Aurora, MO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Aurora's 9 daycares, 5 (56%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Missouri's statewide rate of 47%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.9 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Missouri averages of 3.0 on Process and 3.5 on Structural.
The local market includes 2 centers and 7 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Aurora. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Missouri methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Aurora
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Aurora: 4.0 (Sample of 9).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Aurora: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Aurora: 3.9 (Sample of 9).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Aurora?
- There are 9 licensed child care providers in Aurora.
- What percentage of Aurora daycares have high quality ratings?
- 56% of Aurora daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 47% statewide in Missouri.
- What types of childcare are available in Aurora?
- 2 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Aurora.
- How do Aurora daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Missouri?
- Aurora daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Missouri statewide average of 3.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Missouri?
- Missouri offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Missouri