Best Daycares in Jefferson City, MO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Jefferson City's 63 daycares, 28 (44%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Missouri's statewide rate of 47%.
The local market includes 32 centers, 2 group child care homes, 14 family child care homes, and 13 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 Jefferson City. 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 Jefferson City
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Jefferson City: 3.5 (Sample of 63).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Jefferson City: 3.5 (Sample of 63).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Jefferson City?
- There are 63 licensed child care providers in Jefferson City.
- What percentage of Jefferson City daycares have high quality ratings?
- 44% of Jefferson City daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 47% statewide in Missouri.
- What types of childcare are available in Jefferson City?
- 32 center-based, 16 home-based providers operate in Jefferson City.
- 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