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Top Daycare Centers in Carterville

1

Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool

Little Sunshine's Enterprises, LLC

★★★★☆
4.8/5

Little Sunshine's Playhouse offers a proprietary curriculum called Creatively Shine™ that focuses on play-based learning and developmental milestones. The facility features secure entry systems, live streaming for parents, and age-appropriate learning environments. Highly qualified teachers implement structured daily schedules including literacy activities, music, art, and outdoor play. The center emphasizes social-emotional development and school readiness with low student-teacher ratios and comprehensive safety protocols.

Experience:18 years
Reviews:87 parent reviews
2828 E 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804

Daycare Services:

Infant CareToddler CarePreschoolPre-KAfter School CareSummer Camp
2

The Goddard School

Goddard Systems, Inc.

★★★★☆
4.7/5

The Goddard School utilizes the F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with creative play. Features include STEM curriculum, foreign language exposure, and technology integration. The facility has secure keypad entry, comprehensive background checks for staff, and regular safety drills. Certified teachers create individualized learning plans and maintain detailed developmental portfolios for each child. The school offers nutritious meals and extensive parent communication through daily reports and regular conferences.

Experience:16 years
Reviews:42 parent reviews
3310 S Picher Ave, Joplin, MO 64804

Daycare Services:

Infant CareToddler CarePreschoolPre-KKindergartenAfter School Care
3

Primrose School of Joplin

Primrose School Franchising Company

★★★★☆
4.6/5

Primrose School offers the Balanced Learning® approach that combines purposeful play with nurturing guidance from trained teachers. The curriculum includes character development, literacy, math, and science activities. The facility features secure entry systems, age-specific playgrounds, and bright, clean classrooms. Teachers use the Primrose Schools app to provide real-time updates and photos to parents. The school emphasizes health and safety with strict hygiene protocols, nutritious meals, and comprehensive staff training in early childhood development and emergency procedures.

Experience:11 years
Reviews:38 parent reviews
3402 S Picher Ave, Joplin, MO 64804

Daycare Services:

Infant CareToddler CareEarly PreschoolPreschoolPre-KAfter School Care