Best Daycares in Carthage, MO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Carthage's 10 daycares, 6 (60%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Missouri's statewide rate of 47%. Locally, providers average 2.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.8 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 5 centers, 1 group child care home, 1 family child care home, and 2 license-exempt programs, a lower home-based share than Missouri's average of 35%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Carthage. 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 Carthage
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Carthage: 3.7 (Sample of 10).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Carthage: 2.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Carthage: 3.8 (Sample of 10).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Carthage?
- There are 10 licensed child care providers in Carthage.
- What percentage of Carthage daycares have high quality ratings?
- 60% of Carthage daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 47% statewide in Missouri.
- What types of childcare are available in Carthage?
- 5 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Carthage.
- How do Carthage daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Missouri?
- Carthage daycares average 2.0 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