Licensed Daycare in Festus, 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 Festus
ChildCare Aware reports the Missouri average full-time cost at $900/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Festus 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
- 67 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Festus
All Festus licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Independence Learning Center #8
Festus
Little Genius Blue Springs #48
Festus
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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Search 2 Licensed Centers in Festus
Free, no signup, verified directly with Missouri DHSS — Section for Child Care Regulation.