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Discover the best licensed daycare centers in Hematite. Quality childcare with qualified staff and safe environments.

Top Daycare Centers in Hematite

1

Jefferson County Head Start - Festus Center

Jefferson County Community Partnership

★★★★☆
4.5/5

Jefferson County Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood education with a focus on school readiness for low-income families. The program emphasizes literacy development, social-emotional learning, and health services. Teachers hold early childhood certifications and maintain low student-teacher ratios. The curriculum aligns with Missouri Early Learning Standards and includes family engagement components. Services include nutritious meals, health screenings, and developmental assessments. The center serves the broader Hematite area with transportation options available.

Experience:15 years
Reviews:42 parent reviews
1000 Airport Road, Festus, MO 63028

Daycare Services:

Early Head StartPreschoolPre-KFamily Support Services
2

First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City Preschool & Childcare

First Baptist Church

★★★★☆
4.7/5

This faith-based childcare center provides a nurturing Christian environment with a structured educational program. The curriculum focuses on academic readiness through play-based learning and hands-on activities. Certified teachers implement age-appropriate lesson plans that include literacy, math, science, and social studies. The facility features secure entry systems, modern classrooms, and outdoor play areas. The center offers flexible scheduling and serves children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, making it convenient for Hematite area families with multiple age children.

Experience:12 years
Reviews:38 parent reviews
201 Walnut Street, Festus, MO 63028

Daycare Services:

Infant CareToddler CarePreschoolPre-KBefore & After School CareSummer Camp
3

Kiddie Academy of Arnold

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care

★★★★☆
4.8/5

Kiddie Academy of Arnold offers a comprehensive educational program through their Life Essentials® curriculum that promotes character development, literacy, and STEM learning. The center features state-of-the-art security systems including keypad entry and surveillance cameras. All teachers are CPR and First Aid certified with ongoing professional development. The program includes technology integration, foreign language exposure, and community awareness activities. While located in Arnold, the center serves families throughout Jefferson County including Hematite, with many parents commuting from the area due to the high-quality programming and excellent safety record.

Experience:8 years
Reviews:67 parent reviews
1811 Tenbrook Road, Arnold, MO 63010

Daycare Services:

Infant CareToddler CarePreschoolPre-KBefore & After School CareSummer Camp