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University Child Care Center
5.0
My daughter attended UCCC when she was younger and we loved it! The staff are caring and communicative. The curriculum offered is fun and educational. I highly recommend UCCC!
- Lynn S.
Rise and Shine Learning Center
5.0
Great Daycare. We are happy with the service.
- Michelle
Angie's Giggles, Wiggles, and Tickles 24 Hr Day Care
5.0
Angie is wonderful with kids of all ages. I've seen her with special needs children also. She's very patient with everyone and takes the time to listen to the children and parents needs and wants. We've had all 5 kids of ours in her care for the past 17 years and love the fact we can trust in her...
- Amy
The Nurturing Place
5.0
Best place in the world for children, classes are educational based and teachers truly care . I am so lucky to have them watch my child.
- Angela H.
Child care centers in Springfield, MO
University Child Care Center
500 South Ave., Springfield, MO
5.0
(2)
University Child Care Center (UCCC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1973. UCCC is a parent-participating, developmental program emphasizing the "whole child." Our program is licensed through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Child Care and accredited...
5.0
"I have sent two of my children here and when my third is old enough, he will go too. This is the ONLY place I will leave my children. They do an amazing job! All of the employees are friendly and they maintain a safe environment for the children. They also have a...
Malea M.
Rise and Shine Learning Center
420 West Braodmoor Street, Springfield, MO
5.0
(2)
5.0
"Great Daycare. We are happy with the service."
Michelle
Angie's Giggles, Wiggles, and Tickles 24 Hr Day Care
540 W Crestview St, Springfield, MO
5.0
(1)
Angie's Giggles, Wiggles, and Tickles 24 Hr Day Care in Springfield, Missouri, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant to twelve years old that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated...
5.0
"Angie is wonderful with kids of all ages. I've seen her with special needs children also. She's very patient with everyone and takes the time to listen to the children and parents needs and wants. We've had all 5 kids of ours in her care for the past 17 years and...
Amy
The Nurturing Place
3039 N National Ave, Springfield, MO
3.7
(3)
5.0
"The Nurturing Place has made a major difference in my children's lives. They were extremely well-prepared for kindergarten, love their teachers and they have been real partners in my children's developments. I highly recommend them."
Linnea D.
Tigers Learning Center, LLC
718 South Scenic, Springfield, MO
Our Services:
We offer premium child care services for an affordable rate.
Our center is structured like a classroom to prepare your child for kindergarten. We have an instant background checking system in the lobby for all of our visitors, a digital key code magnetic locking door, security...
Cheshire Child Care
5003 W. Tilden St., Springfield, MO
I know that every child and family is unique, so I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all schedule or teaching style. I have just over 10 years experience, am state registered, accept state pay/assist, CPR/First Aid Certified. We do daily story time, circle and lesson, guided activity and free play...
7106 - La Petite Academy on S. Enterprise Ave
1714 S Enterprise Ave, SPRINGFIELD, MO
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized...
Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
201 E Cardinal, Springfield, MO
The master planned and accredited curriculum at Little Sunshine's Playhouse, Creatively Shine, is based off the newest research and trends to prepare young children to enter their educational career equipped with cognitive, social, emotional, physical and language skills. Some of the most innovative...
Melody Jones Home Daycare
429 W Bell St, Springfield, MO
Safe and clean home daycare in North Springfield, MO. I am a certified elementary educator and tutor. I have a learning rich environment and studied child psychology and development along with my elementary education degree. I raised and homeschooled three children who went on to college and...
PEAPOD BRENTWOOD LLC
2115 S BRENTWOOD BLVD, SPRINGFIELD, MO
Peapod Learning Center was founded in February of 2008 as a licensed family childcare home serving 8 infants 0-24 months. We were part of the Start-Up and Expansion program through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, created to increase the number of high quality early...
Kerri's Kidsville/Babyville LLC was established in November of 2002. We use Creative Curriculum, which is posted weekly in each classroom and we have weekly infant individual goals posted as well. Creative Curriculum focuses on the teacher's role in how children develop and learn, the learning...
A Touch of Nature Quality Child Care is located at 622 S. Pickwick Avenue. It is fully licensed by the state of Missouri and is small enough to allow the teachers time to interact on a one on one basis with the children attending there. All staff members are fully screened by the state, and strive...
Parents Cooperative Preschool
2434 E Battlefield Road, Springfield, MO
Founded in 1977 by a small group of mothers, Parents Cooperative Preschool emerged as their vision of a parent involved educational opportunity.
This vision has grown over the years into a unique program for children. The basis of this vision was parental involvement. This allows the parents a...
Where Families Grow
2872 S Meadowbrook Ave, Springfield, MO
1.0
(1)
Where Families Grow provides a caring and flexible educational program emphasizing a child-centered approach. The educational philosophy is to educate the whole person and promote personal responsibility and accountability. The unique and robust curriculum integrates traditional academic subjects...
T L C NURSERY
2778 W Village Ter, Springfield, MO
T L C Nursery is a preschool and child care center located at Springfield in the state of Missouri. It is a center-based, daycare provider that provides a warm and safe environment for young children. It aims to assist children in learning and growing.
Promise Preschool & Child Development Center
5701 S Farm Road 157, Springfield, MO
Promise Preschool & Child Development Center, a ministry of the South Gate Baptist Church, offers child care learning programs for preschool and pre-kindergarten children. The company serves the Springfield, Missouri area and is open to children ages birth and up. Promise Preschool & Child...
Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center
1722 N National Ave, Springfield, MO
Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center (LCFDC) is a non-profit Christian-based program that offers high quality care and education to children 0-6 years, and provides a family-centered environment designed to engage and empower families.
Lighthouse collaborates with the community to provide...
Grant Head Start
1051 S Grant Ave, Springfield, MO
The Grant Head Start Center in Springfield, Missouri offers child care and preschool education to children from low-income families, from six weeks old up to five years old. Head Start prepares the children for further education by providing activities that stimulate the children's cognitive,...
Victoria Taylor
2246 N Roosevelt Ave, Springfield, MO
Victoria Taylor offers a warm and secure environment promoting the fullest possible development of the whole child. The center's goal of educating children is to provide them with a foundation of competence and confidence to function independently throughout their lives.
Loving Child Care
1420 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO
Loving Child Care is a locally operating daycare facility that offers center-based child care services designed for young kids. Located at 1420 E Commercial Street, the company serves families living in Springfield, MO. Loving Child Care has been in the child care business since 2000.
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Springfield, MO
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Springfield, MO?
Child care centers near you in Springfield, MO provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in Springfield, MO?
A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Springfield, MO have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.
How can I find a child care center near me in Springfield, MO?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Springfield, MO. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.