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Licensed Daycare in Lees Summit, Missouri

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Lees Summit?

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 Lees Summit 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 Lees Summit typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Lees Summit?

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 .

12 licensed daycares in Lees Summit, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Missouri licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$900/mo

Missouri avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Lees Summit

ChildCare Aware reports the Missouri average full-time cost at $900/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Lees Summit 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: 63 kids

ZIP codes covered

64086 7 64082 3 64064 3 64081 1

Program types in Lees Summit

Licensed Group Child Care Home

3 centers

Head Start

3 centers

All Lees Summit licensed centers

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A Montessori

ABC Academy O'Fallon #9

Lees Summit

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 108

F Montessori

Florissant Children's Place #49

Lees Summit

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 116

F Preschool

Florissant Early Learning Center #45

Lees Summit

Preschool (2-5) Cap 73

F Head Start

Florissant Little Angels #30

Lees Summit

2 years - 12 years Cap 89

H Head Start

Happy Days Kansas City Daycare #350

Lees Summit

2 years - 12 years Cap 49

J Group Care

Jumping Jacks Kansas City #364

Lees Summit

School Age (5+) Cap 20

K Montessori

Kansas City Cloud Nine Kids #369

Lees Summit

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 111

K Preschool

Kansas City Sunflower Daycare #365

Lees Summit

Preschool (2-5) Cap 42

L Head Start

Lee's Summit Bright Futures Daycare #190

Lees Summit

2 years - 12 years Cap 35

O Group Care

O'Fallon Discovery Preschool #4

Lees Summit

School Age (5+) Cap 16

O Preschool

O'Fallon Stepping Stones #5

Lees Summit

Preschool (2-5) Cap 47

T Group Care

Tiny Tots of Florissant #44

Lees Summit

School Age (5+) Cap 58

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Lees Summit, Missouri?

Our directory lists 12 licensed childcare centers in Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit?

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 Lees Summit 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 Lees Summit typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Lees Summit?

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 Lees Summit 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.