Some of the Best Daycares in Springfield, MO
Of Springfield's 162 daycares, 7 (4%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Missouri's statewide rate of 2%. Locally, providers average 3.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.9 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 84 centers, 42 family child care homes, and 23 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 Springfield. 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 Springfield
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Springfield: 2.9 (Sample of 162).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Springfield: 3.2 (Sample of 25).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Springfield: 2.9 (Sample of 162).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Springfield
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Springfield?
- There are 162 licensed child care providers in Springfield.
- What percentage of Springfield daycares have high quality ratings?
- 4% of Springfield daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 2% statewide in Missouri.
- What types of childcare are available in Springfield?
- 84 center-based, 42 home-based providers operate in Springfield.
- How do Springfield daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Missouri?
- Springfield daycares average 3.2 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