Best Daycares in Chillicothe, MO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Chillicothe's 12 daycares, 3 (25%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Missouri's statewide rate of 47%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.8 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 3 centers, 2 group child care homes, 4 family child care homes, and 2 license-exempt programs, a higher home-based share than Missouri's average of 35%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Chillicothe. 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 Chillicothe
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Chillicothe: 2.8 (Sample of 12).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Chillicothe: 3.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Chillicothe: 2.8 (Sample of 12).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Chillicothe?
- There are 12 licensed child care providers in Chillicothe.
- What percentage of Chillicothe daycares have high quality ratings?
- 25% of Chillicothe daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 47% statewide in Missouri.
- What types of childcare are available in Chillicothe?
- 3 center-based, 6 home-based providers operate in Chillicothe.
- How do Chillicothe daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Missouri?
- Chillicothe daycares average 3.0 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