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Childcare centers in Springfield, MO

Springfield has 103 licensed childcare centers and homes in Missouri's licensing records. Among the 381 Missouri cities with listings, Springfield ranks #4 by centers and homes on file. By county, all 103 are recorded in Greene County. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood (opens in a new tab) public records · Missouri childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 103licensed centers and homes in Springfieldon file in the state's licensing records
  • 7,445licensed seatsof 103 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 53%serve infantsof 103 centers and homes reporting ages
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Springfield

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Paying for childcare in Springfield

Three programs can help Springfield families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Springfield", it counts Springfield centers and homes; where it says "Across Missouri", it counts the whole state.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Springfield

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Springfield?

Springfield has 103 licensed childcare centers and homes in Missouri's licensing records. Among the 381 Missouri cities with listings, Springfield ranks #4 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood.

How do I check a Missouri daycare license?

Look the center up in Show Me Child Care Provider Search, Missouri's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood public records · Missouri license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →