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Tailored Experiences Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten & Beyond

Pre-K | 4 - 5 Years | Serving Cottleville, MO

Innovative Curricula Prepare Future Leaders

By combining fun learning systems like Learning Without Tears® and Kindermusik© with social-emotional education, our curriculum empowers your child to excel in Kindergarten and beyond. They develop essential skills like adaptability, collaboration, and independence to tackle future challenges confidently.
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Building Confidence & Emotional Strength

Loving teachers nurture your child’s sense of self while guiding them through cooperative play and positive interactions. By promoting kindness, adaptability, and strong communication, your child gains the confidence and emotional resilience to build lasting relationships.

Watch Your Child’s Classroom Experiences Unfold & Celebrate Their Discoveries With Real-Time Streaming!

Fostering Curiosity Through Hands-On Play

Creative classroom stations engage your child’s imagination while encouraging them to think critically. Whether painting, building, or exploring, your little one hones essential life skills while discovering the joy of curiosity-driven learning.
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Outdoor Adventures Boost Development

Being outdoors daily encourages your child to move, jump, and play while exploring the world around them. These energetic sessions enhance physical coordination, spark creativity, and foster teamwork in a fun, engaging way.

Creative Problem-Solving Through STEAM Activities

Your child experiments, builds, and creates through hands-on STEAM projects. Engaging with subjects like science, technology, and art ignites their imagination, builds confidence, and prepares them for tomorrow’s challenges.
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From Gymnastics to Music, Our Optional Enrichment Classes Provide Fun Ways for Your Child To Explore Interests & Develop New Talents!

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Nutrition-Packed Meals for Growing Kids

Balanced, flavorful meals keep your little explorer fueled for learning and play. From nutrient-rich breakfasts to delicious snacks, our meal plan promotes healthy growth and introduces them to new, wholesome food choices.

A Warm, Safe Space To Thrive

We prioritize your child’s safety with secure entry systems, CPR-trained staff, fences, and internal cameras. Feel good knowing your little one is in a nurturing, protected environment that encourages growth and discovery.
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Hear What Parents Have To Say…

The teachers are fantastic and fully dedicated to the children's development...
We absolutely love Great Beginnings Daycare! The teachers are fantastic and fully dedicated to the children's development. The owner is incredibly responsive and always willing to address any questions or concerns. The facility itself is wonderful—clean, safe, and filled with engaging activities for the kids. We couldn't be happier with our experience here!
- Ashley K.
Every single person there has treated our daughter and us like family...
I can’t fully express how wonderful this daycare is, but I’ll give it a try. From management to the teachers of newborns through toddlers, we’ve been thoroughly impressed from day one. Every single person there has treated our daughter and us like family. The environment is clean, organized, and filled with play, love, and structure. Don’t think twice about it—enroll your kiddo here! You won’t regret it.
- Taylor B.
The staff have always been awesome and do an amazing job...
I absolutely love this place. My son has been attending since he was two and is now about to start kindergarten. The staff have always been awesome and do an amazing job—you can tell they care about the children and love their jobs. They offer so many fun activities and provide great learning experiences. I highly recommend this place to anyone.
- Nicole
They offer activities like sports, dance, and gymnastics, allowing kids to experience new things...
We love Great Beginnings! We've experienced almost every teacher and room at this daycare. The kids were happy to go every day and sometimes said they weren't ready to be picked up yet. They offer activities like sports, dance, and gymnastics, allowing kids to experience new things during the day. They have a parents' night out and a tuition 'vacation' week once you've attended for a year. The staff is responsive to questions and concerns.
- Kelly P.
The facility has cameras and an app to see all their activities...
Since transferring to Great Beginnings, my son has excelled. He’s well cared for; the teachers are very helpful and communicate daily. The facility has cameras and an app to see all their activities, on top of tracking diaper changes and what they eat! The director, They also offer tons of extras like ballet, baseball, and gymnastics, along with special events and fun holiday-themed activities. I’m truly grateful for all the staff at Great Beginnings and so thankful that my son is so happy there!
- Sarah D.
They are very willing to work with you on things like potty training or naps...
I have two kids who attend Great Beginnings. The teachers truly care about each child and make extra efforts to ensure a smooth transition for kids moving to new rooms. They are very willing to work with you on things like potty training or naps. The school has a well-balanced curriculum of learning, play, and crafts. They even host special events from time to time. We love this school; they also have a great sibling discount compared to other schools in the area. We love GBD!
- Katie J.
Our little one has food allergies, and they’re so careful and willing to accommodate...
Great Beginnings has made us feel 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 GBD and would recommend this to everyone.
- Megan P.
I love how much my toddler has learned and the activities he experiences...
We are so thrilled to have found great beginnings for our babies. All the teachers know each child’s name, even if they’re not in their class, making it feel like a big family. The environment is calm, relaxed, and happy, never overwhelming or overstimulating. I love how much my toddler has learned and the activities he experiences that he never would at home. Our family truly loves Great Beginnings —we are blessed to have found them.
- Robyn S.
They genuinely care for each child’s safety, growth, and development...
This is our son’s second summer at Great Beginnings, and we couldn’t be happier with their daycare services and curriculum. They genuinely care for each child’s safety, growth, and development. Our son loves Great Beginnings and was excited to hear he’d be returning for the summer break. There have been times when he’s been upset at pickup because he was having so much fun and didn’t want to leave!
- Lauren L.
Great Beginnings provides a stimulating, educational-based daycare program...
We are very happy with Great Beginnings Learning Center. Our 3-year-old and 1-year-old sons both attend, and we find the staff to be positive, attentive, and communicative. They provide a stimulating, educational-based daycare program. Like all parents, our children's well-being and overall growth are of foremost importance, and I feel Great Beginnings Learning Center strives to be a trusted partner with working parents.
- Douglas C.
We joined GB nearly eight years ago based on a friend's recommendation...
Great Beginnings has so many positives: caring teachers, a well-rounded curriculum for all ages, consistent communication from management, and a bright and welcoming environment. We joined GB nearly eight years ago based on a friend's recommendation and have sent all our children there. The location was convenient for us, and the price point was always competitive.
- Heather S.
My kids are super happy here, and they also have the live feed camera system...
We have been using this daycare/preschool for a little over 2 years now and couldn't be happier! All the teachers take a great interest in our children; they have been flexible with working with us. They have revamped the menu to much more wholesome and healthy meal choices! My kids are super happy here, and they also have the live feed camera system to peek in and see what your kids are up to!
- Nicci Y.
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