Child care

Early Childhood

The Early Childhood Hub, a dedicated space curated by our MU Extension team, aims to empower & support adults who shape the early years of a child's life, which includes families, teachers & child care providers. Our goal is to equip you with valuable information & resources to help foster children’s optimal growth & development.

Sharenting: Risks and Remedies

The Economic Impact of Child Care Shortages in Missouri

Toilet Training

Challenges and Choices: Family Health

Free webinars focus on child care, health insurance for farm families

December 17, 2025

Beat the back-to-school stress

July 23, 2025

Child care gaps cost Missouri $1.15 billion per year, research finds

May 12, 2025

Child care gaps cost Missouri $869 million annually, MU Extension research finds

March 20, 2025

Missouri Supporting Early Childhood Administrators (MO-SECA)

MO-SECA provides personalized coaching, professional development training and free resources to early childhood administrators across the state so they can effectively lead and operate sustainable, quality programs.

Show Me Child Care Provider Search

A web-based listing of all licensed, license-exempt, and subsidy contracted providers in Missouri, provided by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Using breast milk safely

Food Safety Fact Sheet - Follow these important, safe handling and storage practices to maintain and ensure the high quality of expressed breast milk and the health of the baby.