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Licensed Daycare in Saint James, Missouri

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Saint James?

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 Saint James 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 Saint James typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Saint James?

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 .

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.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$900/mo

Missouri avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Saint James

ChildCare Aware reports the Missouri average full-time cost at $900/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Saint James 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: 68 kids

ZIP codes covered

65559 2

Program types in Saint James

Head Start Center

2 centers

All Saint James licensed centers

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C Head Start

Columbia Precious Moments #22

Saint James

2 years - 12 years Cap 55

H Head Start

Happy Days St. Charles Daycare #62

Saint James

2 years - 12 years Cap 82

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

Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Saint James, Missouri?

Our directory lists 2 licensed childcare centers in Saint James, 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 Saint James?

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 Saint James 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 Saint James typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Saint James?

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 Saint James 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.