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Hi, I just got done searching here in Brentwood/Kirkwood/Webster Groves/Clayton...the average for a center was about 50 dollars per day. Low was 40. High was 90. It is REALLY hard to find a place for less than 5 days a week. (Of course you can pay for 5 and come for 3.) A Nanny is about 10 dollars per hour. I wish you the best in your search. It is not easy. Now I see why many mamas want to revolutionize child care. I think the Europeans have the best solution thus far. In Italy Pre-school was free and really high quality. Although you pay huge taxes there. Oh yeah, ask for referals from other moms/parents. Give them a call and see what they think of the place you may take your children. I did and it made all the difference. Again, good luck and trust your instincts.