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Daycares in Independence, MO

Daycare centers and home daycares in Independence, by ZIP code, with the ages each one serves, its hours and, where Missouri publishes them, its inspection records.

daycares in Independence
36
daycare centers
31
home daycares
5
take infants
16
State license recordsInspection record

All daycares in Independence

Showing 1 to 30 of 36

Providers on paid plans are listed first, then A to Z by name. We do not rank daycares.

  1. Home daycareInfants

    Children's Palace Child Care

    Independence, MO 64050 · address shared with families

    Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AM
    7 state visits · 4 rules cited (3 yrs)
  2. Child care centerInfants

    Eastwood Learning Center

    4.9· 66 reviews

    9414 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO

    Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy
    8 state visits · 16 rules cited (3 yrs)
  3. Home daycareInfants

    Gifted Kids Child Care KC

    5.0· 3 reviews

    Independence, MO 64052 · address shared with families

    Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMOpen after 7 PM
    No state visits on record (3 yrs)
  4. Child care centerInfants

    Kid's Kastle Preschool

    3.6· 25 reviews

    1701 E 24 Highway, Independence, MO

    Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMOpen after 7 PM
    11 state visits · 16 rules cited (3 yrs)
  5. Child care centerInfantsFaith-based

    Mrs. Jackie's daycare

    2.5· 8 reviews

    831 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO

    Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidyMeals provided
    3 state visits · 6 rules cited (3 yrs)
  6. Child care centerInfants

    Mrs Jackies Daycare

    12500 E Us Highway 40, Independence, MO

    Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AM
    4 state visits · 16 rules cited (3 yrs)
  7. Home daycare

    Nicole Rouviere

    Independence, MO 64055 · address shared with families

    Toddlers to school-ageOpens before 7 AMOpen after 7 PM
    No state visits on record (3 yrs)
  8. Child care centerInfants

    Render's Hope Day School

    5.0· 4 reviews

    1316 S Osage St, Independence, MO

    Infants to school-ageOpens before 7 AMAccepts subsidy
    2 state visits · 0 rules cited (3 yrs)
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State record

Inspection records in Independence

In the last 3 years, 28 of the 36 Independence daycares had at least one rule cited by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood. A cited rule is a finding on the day of a visit, not a judgement of the daycare today. Each listing shows its visits in the state's own words.

Independence daycares by rules cited in the last 3 years
Rules cited, last 3 yearsDaycaresShare
No rules cited822%
1 to 2 rules13%
3 to 5 rules514%
6 to 10 rules1233%
11 or more rules1028%

A distribution, not a ranking. Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood.

Before you enroll

Choosing a daycare in Independence

  1. 1

    Check the license first

    Every listing shows its Missouri license and the state's visits. Read the most recent visits before you call.

  2. 2

    Infant care

    16 Independence daycares take infants. Ask about the waitlist, how many babies each caregiver has and safe sleep.

  3. 3

    Visit before you enroll

    Go during the day, watch a room at work and bring your questions. Ask to see the most recent inspection report.

Questions

Questions about daycare in Independence

How many daycares are in Independence, MO?

36 licensed daycares are listed in Independence: 31 child care centers and 5 home daycares, across 6 ZIP codes. Use the filters above to narrow the list by age, hours or program.

How many Independence daycares take infants?

16 Independence daycares take infants, by the state record. A daycare without this tag may still take infants, so ask when you call.

Do Independence daycares accept child care subsidies?

Yes, 3 Independence daycares accept child care subsidies, by the state record or their own description. Ask each one whether it has a spot for a child paid by a subsidy right now.

Can I see a Independence daycare's inspection record?

Yes. Each listing shows the visits Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood published and every cited rule in the state's words, with the date it was corrected where the state gives one.

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