Childcare Costs in Kansas City, MO

Population 508,100 | 41.0% above Missouri average

$12,370

Infant/yr

$1,031/mo

$10,750

Toddler/yr

$896/mo

$9,680

Preschool/yr

$807/mo

Kansas City vs State & National Averages

Care Type	Kansas City	MO Avg	National Avg
Infant (Center)	$12,370	$11,040	$13,032
Toddler (Center)	$10,750	$9,600	$11,275
Preschool (Center)	$9,680	$8,640	$10,153

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Infant (Center)$1,031/mo

Toddler (Center)$896/mo

Preschool (Center)$807/mo

Missouri Childcare Overview

State Cost Rank: #36 of 51

Quality System: Missouri Quality Rating System

Median Income: $65,920

Subsidies: Available

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does daycare cost in Kansas City, MO?

In Kansas City, MO, infant center-based daycare costs about $12,370/year ($1,031/month). Toddler care averages $10,750/year and preschool is $9,680/year.

Is childcare in Kansas City more expensive than the Missouri average?

Childcare in Kansas City is 41.0% above the Missouri state average. The average annual center-based cost in Kansas City is approximately $10,933.

What is the most affordable childcare option in Kansas City?

Preschool programs are typically the most affordable center-based option in Kansas City at $9,680/year. Family home daycare is usually 25-35% cheaper than center-based care. Before/after school programs are the most affordable overall for school-age children.

What childcare assistance is available in Missouri?

Missouri offers childcare subsidies through the CCDF program. The state's "Missouri Quality Rating System" quality rating system helps parents find rated providers. Federal tax credits (Child and Dependent Care Credit) and Flexible Spending Accounts can also offset costs.

Where does ChildCarePeek get Kansas City childcare cost data?

All childcare cost data comes from Child Care Aware of America (2024), supplemented with local cost-of-living adjustments. Actual costs may vary by provider, quality rating, and specific care needs.

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Care Type

Kansas City

MO Avg

National Avg

Infant (Center)

$12,370

$11,040

$13,032

Toddler (Center)

$10,750

$9,600

$11,275

Preschool (Center)