Premier Learning Center for Cottleville and Surrounding Areas

Welcome to Great Beginnings Daycare and Preschool! We are a premier preschool and child development center located in Cottleville. With a host of high-quality programs for kids of all ages, we provide the professional, individualized care your child needs to grow and have fun each day.

What makes Great Beginnings different?

At Great Beginnings Daycare and Preschool, our excellent childcare programs start with our highly trained and passionate staff. Our staff members understand that children develop differently and need certain skills to successfully navigate the world around them. Our compassionate and devoted team recognizes the uniqueness of each child by providing a developmentally appropriate curriculum, proudly based on the Learning Without Tears™ Program. Our schedules provide a balance of self-directed and teacher-guided hands-on experimentation and exploration in the areas of social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

We purposely design our learning environments so children can learn to express their ideas and feelings safely and appropriately. This helps them become independent and confident thinkers by developing appropriate social skills with their peers and adults. Our center provides children with a love of learning through exploration and discovery.

Excited Preschooler — Cottleville, MO — Great Beginnings Day Care And Preschool

We bus to the following elementary schools:

Progress South Elementary

Mid Rivers Elementary

Warren Elementary

Central Elementary

Contact Us!

When you want the best for your child, there is no better childcare than Great Beginnings. We are dedicated to providing children with a safe and positive space that they'll look forward to attending each and every day. We are now accepting enrollment applications for all our childcare programs. Call us at (636) 447-4212 to arrange a visit!

Absolutely love this facility, my son has excelled when we transferred to Great Beginnings. He is very well taken care of, teachers are very helpful and communicate daily. The facility has cameras and a app to see all the activities they do on top of tracking their diaper changes and what they have ate! The director Suzanne is amazing, very helpful and a delight to work with. They also offer tons of extras, ballet, baseball and gymnastics. Special events even around the holidays and just fun weeks to have fun. I truly appreciate all the staff at great beginnings and so thankful he is so happy!

- Sarah D.
I have two kids that attend Great Beginnings, and the care that the teachers provide is such high quality. The teachers do care about every child and even go out of their way to ensure kids leaving their room are transitioning well to their new rooms. Teachers are very willing to work with you on things like potty training or naps. The school itself has a well balanced curriculum of learning, play, and crafts. They even host special events from time to time. We love this school, and they have a great sibling discount compared to other schools in the area. We love Great Beginnings!

- Katie J.
Our daughter can't wait to tell us every day what she did at Great Beginnings. She has loved every teacher she has had and loves all the activities (and songs!) they do daily. We enrolled her in Tumble Bugz and she LOVES it! We have honestly felt that each one of her teachers has done a great job detailing exactly what to expect in the classroom each day. Highly recommend Great Beginnings!

- Kyle F.
Great Beginnings has definitely made us feel so comfortable sending our little one to school to learn and develop skills through experiential learning. They quickly respond to any concerns and always go above and beyond to make sure each child is taken care of and has what they need to learn. Our little one has food allergies and they’re so careful and willing to accommodate. We love Great Beginnings and would recommend this to everyone.

- Megan P.
This is our son’s second summer at Great Beginnings and we couldn’t be happier with their daycare services, along with curriculum. They genuinely care for each child’s safety, growth, and development. Our son loves Great Beginnings and was excited when we told him he’d be going back for the summer when school was out. There have been nights when I’ve picked him up, and he’s been upset because he was having so much fun and didn’t want to leave.

- Lauren L.
My twins have been going to Great Beginnings for two years now and we are extremely happy with them. The staff has always been friendly and welcoming no matter what class we have been in. They treat the kids so well and they are coming home learning something new each day! I appreciate everything they have done and know my kids are in great hands!

- Lisa M.
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Great Beginnings in Cottleville is amazing! The teachers go above and beyond to create an environment of learning and the curriculum is tailored to all ages, including infancy. If you're looking for peace of mind, Great Beginnings is the place to go.

- Chris M.
My daughter has been going to Great Beginnings for a month now and I am extremely happy with my decision. The director is so welcoming and spends a lot of time hands on with the kids. The teachers go above and beyond everyday to be fully engaged with the kids and to make sure they are happy. My daughter has learned so much already from sign language to saying new words. It’s a bonus that they have cameras, so you can see their interactions and honestly as a working parent it makes me feel like I am not missing out on so much this way.

- Tiffany Hauk D.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this daycare and preschool. From the teachers, to the kids, to the parents... fantastic group of people! They are like family.

- Tracy F.

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Visited the school today for Grandparents Day and the staff were friendly and helpful. The school and playground were beautiful and clean. My grandson loves it also and that’s another great endorsement !

- Donna R.