Licensed Daycare in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.
Childcare costs in Cape Girardeau
ChildCare Aware reports the Missouri average full-time cost at $900/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Cape Girardeau 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
- 99 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Cape Girardeau
All Cape Girardeau licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Explorer Kids Kansas City #205
Cape Girardeau
La Petite Academy Joplin #85
Cape Girardeau
Lee's Summit Learning Tree #45
Cape Girardeau
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Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.
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Search 3 Licensed Centers in Cape Girardeau
Free, no signup, verified directly with Missouri DHSS — Section for Child Care Regulation.