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Family & Education, Missouri

Childcare Center cost in St. Louis, MO

A typical Childcare Center figure in St. Louis is about $1,295 per month, about 7% below the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in St. Louis

$1,295

per month

On the low end
$740
On the high end
$2,220

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

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
St. Louis, MO$1,295
$740 to $2,220
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Kansas City, MO$1,280
$732 to $2,195
Springfield, MO$1,185
$676 to $2,030
Albuquerque, NM$1,360
$776 to $2,330
Columbia, SC$1,205
$688 to $2,065
Des Moines, IA$1,225
$700 to $2,100

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Questions people ask

Childcare Center in St. Louis: what does it cost?

In St. Louis, MO, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,295 per month, with most prices between $740 and $2,220.

Why is St. Louis lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in St. Louis, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put St. Louis about 7% 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.