Best Daycares in Ferguson, MO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Ferguson's 10 daycares, 6 (60%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 3.7 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 7 centers and 3 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Ferguson. 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 Ferguson
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Ferguson: 3.7 (Sample of 10).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Ferguson: 3.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Ferguson: 3.7 (Sample of 10).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Ferguson?
- There are 10 licensed child care providers in Ferguson.
- What percentage of Ferguson daycares have high quality ratings?
- 60% of Ferguson daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 47% statewide in Missouri.
- What types of childcare are available in Ferguson?
- 7 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Ferguson.
- How do Ferguson daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Missouri?
- Ferguson 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