Best Daycares in Kennett, MO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Kennett's 26 daycares, 14 (54%) 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 3.8 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 8 centers and 17 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Missouri's average of 35%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Kennett. 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 Kennett
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Kennett: 3.8 (Sample of 26).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Kennett: 3.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Kennett: 3.8 (Sample of 26).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Kennett?
- There are 26 licensed child care providers in Kennett.
- What percentage of Kennett daycares have high quality ratings?
- 54% of Kennett daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 47% statewide in Missouri.
- What types of childcare are available in Kennett?
- 8 center-based, 17 home-based providers operate in Kennett.
- How do Kennett daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Missouri?
- Kennett 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