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Licensed Daycare in Saint Louis, Missouri

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Saint Louis?

Statewide averages in Missouri run roughly $900/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Saint Louis daycares?

All licensed Missouri centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Saint Louis typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Saint Louis?

Missouri families can apply for Missouri Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (573) 522-1385). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

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Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$900/mo

Missouri avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Saint Louis

ChildCare Aware reports the Missouri average full-time cost at $900/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Saint Louis vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Missouri families may also qualify for Missouri Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (573) 522-1385).

Full Missouri licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Missouri DHSS — Section for Child Care Regulation
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:8
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 67 kids

ZIP codes covered

63112 10 63114 7 63139 5 63115 5 63109 5 63147 4 63120 4 63118 4

Program types in Saint Louis

Montessori School

9 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

9 centers

Head Start Center

9 centers

Before & After School Care

9 centers

Preschool Program

6 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

6 centers

All Saint Louis licensed centers

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A Before/After School

ABC Academy Kansas City #23

Saint Louis

School Age (5+) Cap 16

A Licensed Center

Active Kids Blue Springs #98

Saint Louis

Infants & Toddlers Cap 45

A Infant Care

Active Kids Independence #48

Saint Louis

Preschool (2-5) Cap 62

A Licensed Center

Active Kids Independence #90

Saint Louis

Infants & Toddlers Cap 50

B Preschool

Blue Springs Childcare Academy #101

Saint Louis

Preschool (2-5) Cap 89

B Family Daycare

Blue Springs Cloud Nine Kids #91

Saint Louis

School Age (5+) Cap 26

B Head Start

Blue Springs Discovery Preschool #118

Saint Louis

2 years - 12 years Cap 100

B Infant Care

Blue Springs Generations Daycare #96

Saint Louis

Preschool (2-5) Cap 41

B Montessori

Blue Springs KinderSmile #97

Saint Louis

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 109

B Group Care

Blue Springs Learning Center #100

Saint Louis

School Age (5+) Cap 39

B Head Start

Blue Springs Little Angels #94

Saint Louis

2 years - 12 years Cap 67

B Licensed Center

Blue Springs Panda Kids Academy #130

Saint Louis

Infants & Toddlers Cap 77

B Infant Care

Blue Springs Panda Kids Academy #88

Saint Louis

Preschool (2-5) Cap 95

B Group Care

Blue Springs Precious Moments #124

Saint Louis

School Age (5+) Cap 73

B Before/After School

Blue Springs Rainbow Learning Center #103

Saint Louis

School Age (5+) Cap 114

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Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Saint Louis, Missouri?

Our directory lists 57 licensed childcare centers in Saint Louis, Missouri, sourced from Missouri DHSS — Section for Child Care Regulation. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Saint Louis?

Statewide averages in Missouri run roughly $900/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Saint Louis daycares?

All licensed Missouri centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Saint Louis typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Saint Louis?

Missouri families can apply for Missouri Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (573) 522-1385). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Saint Louis daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Missouri DHSS — Section for Child Care Regulation search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.