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Family & Education, Missouri

Childcare Center cost in Springfield, MO

A typical Childcare Center figure in Springfield is about $1,185 per month, about 16% below the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Springfield

$1,185

per month

Fair price range: $676 to $2,030

On the low end
$676
On the high end
$2,030

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Springfield. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 4.0%past year

Up 27.0%over five years

How prices for day care and preschool have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Day care and preschool, CUUR0000SEEB03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Age
  2. Full vs part time
  3. Location
  4. Teacher ratios
  5. Meals

Ways to pay less

  1. Use employer dependent care FSA
  2. Consider a nanny share
  3. Look at co-ops
  4. Ask about sibling discounts
  5. Tour licensed centers

Childcare Center in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Springfield, MO$1,185
$676 to $2,030
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
St. Louis, MO$1,295
$740 to $2,220
Kansas City, MO$1,280
$732 to $2,195
Akron, OH$1,190
$680 to $2,040
Cedartown, GA$1,135
$648 to $1,945
Columbus, GA$1,115
$636 to $1,910

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Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Springfield: what does it cost?

In Springfield, MO, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,185 per month, with most prices between $676 and $2,030.

Why is Springfield lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Springfield, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Springfield about 16% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.