Some of the Best Daycares in Independence, MO
Of Independence's 84 daycares, 0 (0%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Missouri's statewide rate of 2%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Missouri averages of 3.0 on Process and 3.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 23 centers, 33 family child care homes, and 27 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Independence. 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 Independence
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Independence: 3.0 (Sample of 84).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Independence: 3.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Independence: 3.0 (Sample of 84).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Independence
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Independence?
- There are 84 licensed child care providers in Independence.
- What percentage of Independence daycares have high quality ratings?
- 0% of Independence daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 2% statewide in Missouri.
- What types of childcare are available in Independence?
- 23 center-based, 33 home-based providers operate in Independence.
- How do Independence daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Missouri?
- Independence 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