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Kearney, Missouri

Every child deserves a home where they're known, nurtured, and free to grow.

At Baker's Acres Child Care, we believe the best early learning happens in an environment that feels like home — where patience, warmth, and genuine care shape every day.

Licensed & Insured
Home-like Setting
Small Group Sizes
A smiling child playing with blocks in a bright, home-like childcare room
A warm, sunlit playroom with shelves of toys and cozy reading nooks

About Us

Built on trust, guided by care

Baker's Acres Child Care has been a quiet cornerstone of the Kearney community — a place where children are treated not as numbers, but as individuals with their own rhythms, curiosities, and potential.

Our home-based setting offers the kind of attentive care that large centers simply can't match. Every child is seen, every concern is heard, and every day is shaped around what each child needs to thrive.

Located on Cameron Road, we're close to home for local families who want more than supervision — they want a second home where their child is genuinely happy.

15+ Years Serving Kearney
1:4 Caregiver-to-Child Ratio
A Quality Rated

What We Offer

Programs designed around your child's stage of growth

Each program is thoughtfully structured to support developmental milestones while keeping the warmth and flexibility that only a home setting can provide.

Infant Care

Gentle, responsive care for babies from 6 weeks. Feeding, napping, and bonding on your child's schedule — never rushed, always attuned.

Toddler Program

A safe space for curious explorers. Sensory play, early language, and social skills — all wrapped in the patience a toddler deserves.

Preschool Prep

Building the foundations — literacy, numeracy, and confidence — so your child steps into kindergarten ready and eager.

Before & After School

Reliable care that fits your work schedule. Homework time, snacks, outdoor play — a steady, supportive routine your child looks forward to.

Special Needs Support

Inclusive, patient care adapted to each child's unique needs. We celebrate differences and create environments where every child belongs.

Summer Programs

Structured fun that keeps learning alive through the break. Crafts, outdoor adventures, and field trips — all with the small-group attention your child needs.

Why Families Choose Us

Not just childcare — a commitment to your child's whole self

We don't measure success by how many children we can serve, but by how deeply we know each one.

A true home environment

No institutional hallways or overcrowded rooms. Just a warm, safe home where children feel secure enough to explore, learn, and be themselves.

Personalized attention

Small group sizes mean every child gets the time, observation, and responsiveness they need to grow confidently at their own pace.

Transparent communication

Daily updates, open-door policies, and genuine partnerships with parents. You'll always know how your child is doing — not just at pickup, but throughout the day.

Rooted in the community

We're neighbors, not a franchise. Our reputation in Kearney is built on decades of trust, and we take that responsibility seriously.

"Finding Baker's Acres was the best decision we made for our daughter. The moment we walked in, we felt at ease — it genuinely feels like a home, not a facility. She's learned so much, and the caregivers know her by name and truly understand her needs."

A parent in Kearney
Children engaged in a creative art activity at Baker's Acres Child Care

Get in Touch

We'd love to meet your family

Whether you have questions, want to schedule a tour, or are ready to enroll — reach out. We respond personally, not to an automated system.

Address 17902 Cameron Rd
Kearney, MO 64060-9276
Hours Monday – Friday
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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We typically respond within one business day.

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