Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Springfield, MO

Our top licensed picks in Springfield — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Missouri DHSS — Section for Child Care Regulation. 14 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 14 licensed centers in Springfield, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Blue Springs Kids First Academy #22

Springfield, MO · 65806

Head Start Capacity 117 2 years - 12 years
2

Columbia Discovery Preschool #184

Springfield, MO · 65803

Infant Care Capacity 107 5 years - 12 years
3

First Steps Columbia #186

Springfield, MO · 65806

Child Care Center Capacity 103 0 months - 12 months
4

Columbia Little Scholars #187

Springfield, MO · 65807

Family Daycare Capacity 103 0 months - 5 years
5

Little Hearts Blue Springs #21

Springfield, MO · 65804

Preschool Capacity 83 2 years - 5 years
6

Columbia Primrose School #182

Springfield, MO · 65810

Head Start Capacity 80 2 years - 12 years
7

Columbia Stepping Stones #185

Springfield, MO · 65804

Montessori Capacity 80 6 weeks - 12 years
8

Blue Springs Early Learning Center #25

Springfield, MO · 65810

Montessori Capacity 80 6 weeks - 12 years
9

La Petite Academy Columbia #183

Springfield, MO · 65802

Before & After School Care Capacity 75 3 years - 5 years
10

Columbia Kindercare #181

Springfield, MO · 65809

Preschool Capacity 69 2 years - 5 years

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