Best Daycares in Licking, MO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Licking's 6 daycares, 2 (33%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Missouri's statewide rate of 47%. Locally, providers average 2.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.3 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 2 centers, 1 group child care home, 1 family child care home, and 1 license-exempt program.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Licking. 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 Licking
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Licking: 3.2 (Sample of 6).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Licking: 2.5 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Licking: 3.3 (Sample of 6).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Licking?
- There are 6 licensed child care providers in Licking.
- What percentage of Licking daycares have high quality ratings?
- 33% of Licking daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 47% statewide in Missouri.
- What types of childcare are available in Licking?
- 2 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Licking.
- How do Licking daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Missouri?
- Licking daycares average 2.5 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