Licensed Daycare in Jefferson City, Missouri
4 licensed daycares in Jefferson City, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Missouri licensing records.
Childcare costs in Jefferson City
ChildCare Aware reports the Missouri average full-time cost at $900/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Jefferson City 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 overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Missouri DHSS — Section for Child Care Regulation
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 73 kids
Program types in Jefferson City
All Jefferson City licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Kids R Us Springfield #98
Jefferson City
La Petite Academy St. Joseph #139
Jefferson City
Springfield Learning Tree #99
Jefferson City
St. Joseph Primrose School #138
Jefferson City
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