Best Daycares in Smithville, MO — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Smithville's 11 daycares, 5 (45%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Missouri's statewide rate of 47%. Locally, providers average 2.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.9 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 6 centers, 4 family child care homes, and 1 license-exempt program.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Smithville. 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 Smithville
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Smithville: 3.7 (Sample of 11).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Smithville: 2.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Smithville: 3.9 (Sample of 11).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Smithville?
- There are 11 licensed child care providers in Smithville.
- What percentage of Smithville daycares have high quality ratings?
- 45% of Smithville daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 47% statewide in Missouri.
- What types of childcare are available in Smithville?
- 6 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Smithville.
- How do Smithville daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Missouri?
- Smithville daycares average 2.0 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