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Licensed Daycare in Kansas City, Missouri

Q: How many licensed daycare centers are in Kansas City, Missouri?

Our directory lists 126 licensed childcare centers in Kansas City, 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.

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Kansas City?

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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Kansas City?

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 .

Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.

126

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$900/mo

Missouri avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Kansas 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 Kansas 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 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: 65 kids

ZIP codes covered

64110 15 64116 10 64123 8 64108 7 64119 6 64134 5 64127 5 64101 5

Program types in Kansas City

Licensed Family Daycare Home

21 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

Licensed Group Child Care Home

15 centers

Head Start Center

15 centers

All Kansas City licensed centers

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H Infant Care

Happy Days Kansas City Daycare #392

Kansas City

Preschool (2-5) Cap 67

H Licensed Center

Happy Days O'Fallon Daycare #42

Kansas City

Infants & Toddlers Cap 115

J Licensed Center

Jumping Jacks Florissant #106

Kansas City

Infants & Toddlers Cap 69

J Infant Care

Jumping Jacks Florissant #64

Kansas City

Preschool (2-5) Cap 32

J Head Start

Jumping Jacks St. Louis #6

Kansas City

2 years - 12 years Cap 90

K Group Care

Kansas City ABC Childcare #388

Kansas City

School Age (5+) Cap 23

K Head Start

Kansas City Bright Futures Daycare #382

Kansas City

2 years - 12 years Cap 81

K Family Daycare

Kansas City Childcare Academy #379

Kansas City

School Age (5+) Cap 16

K Infant Care

Kansas City Creative Kids #400

Kansas City

Preschool (2-5) Cap 111

K Group Care

Kansas City Discovery Preschool #396

Kansas City

School Age (5+) Cap 56

K Family Daycare

Kansas City Early Learning Center #387

Kansas City

School Age (5+) Cap 17

K Infant Care

Kansas City Kids First Academy #384

Kansas City

Preschool (2-5) Cap 51

K Montessori

Kansas City KinderCare #393

Kansas City

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 74

K Licensed Center

Kansas City Learning Center #378

Kansas City

Infants & Toddlers Cap 113

K Before/After School

Kansas City Little Scholars #399

Kansas City

School Age (5+) Cap 37

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Kansas City, Missouri?

Our directory lists 126 licensed childcare centers in Kansas City, 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 Kansas City?

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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Kansas City?

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 Kansas City 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.