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Best Daycare Centers in Cheney, KS

Compare 3 daycare centers in Cheney. Average rating: 4.93/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Cheney, Kansas at a glance

Daycares
3
Avg rating
4.93/5
Parent reviews
12
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Cheney offers 3 licensed daycares, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.93/5.67% are church daycare, the dominant program type in Cheney.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cheney

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Real Kids-St. Pauls Lutheran Church
    4.45 score
    4.9(5)

    639 North Lincoln, Cheney, KS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 74 children

    Parents praise REAL KIDS-ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH as a welcoming religious facility with caring staff. Reviews highlight positive experiences at school events, quality food preparation, and strong religious education. The facility is commended for its friendly atmosphere and spiritual focus.

    Religious educationfriendly staff and environmentquality food at eventswelcoming community
  2. 2
    St Pauls Lutheran Church In His Hands
    4.45 score
    4.9(5)

    312 W 6 St, Cheney, KS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 24 children

    St. Paul's Lutheran Church In His Hands is a religious daycare facility in Cheney, Kansas with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Parents praise the facility for its religious education, friendly atmosphere, and community events. One parent highlighted the quality of food and activities at a Thanksgiving dinner and recital event.

    Religious instructionfriendly staff and church communityquality food at eventswelcoming environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Cheney

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Cheney, based on parent reviews

Church Daycare

4.9avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Cheney (22–74 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Cheney based on parent reviews

Real Kids-St. Pauls Lutheran Church

4.9(5)

639 North Lincoln, Cheney, KS

Parents praise REAL KIDS-ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH as a welcoming religious facility with caring staff. Reviews highlight positive experiences at school events, quality food preparation, and strong religious education. The facility is commended for its friendly atmosphere and spiritual focus.

Religious educationfriendly staff and environmentquality food at events

St Pauls Lutheran Church In His Hands

4.9(5)

312 W 6 St, Cheney, KS

St. Paul's Lutheran Church In His Hands is a religious daycare facility in Cheney, Kansas with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Parents praise the facility for its religious education, friendly atmosphere, and community events. One parent highlighted the quality of food and activities at a Thanksgiving dinner and recital event.

Religious instructionfriendly staff and church communityquality food at events

Trinity Learning

5(2)

416 N Washington, Cheney, KS

Reviewers highlight the facility's beautiful church setting and friendly staff. One parent specifically notes a positive experience connected to the organization's 30th anniversary celebration.

Beautiful churchfriendly peoplegreat experience

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Daycare types in Cheney

Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Cheney, Kansas

There are 3 daycare centers in Cheney, Kansas. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Cheney have an average rating of 4.93 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 12 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Cheney, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Cheney

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Trinity Learning
Before or After School Daycare
5

Reviewers highlight the facility's beautiful church setting and friendly staff. One parent specifically notes a positive experience connected to the organization's 30th anniversary celebration.

Beautiful churchfriendly peoplegreat experience
Address
416 N Washington, Cheney, KS
Phone
(316) 540-0616
Real Kids-St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Church Daycare
4.9

Parents praise REAL KIDS-ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH as a welcoming religious facility with caring staff. Reviews highlight positive experiences at school events, quality food preparation, and strong religious education. The facility is commended for its friendly atmosphere and spiritual focus.

Religious educationfriendly staff and environmentquality food at events
Address
639 North Lincoln, Cheney, KS
Phone
(316) 540-0011
St Pauls Lutheran Church In His Hands
Church Daycare
4.9

St. Paul's Lutheran Church In His Hands is a religious daycare facility in Cheney, Kansas with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Parents praise the facility for its religious education, friendly atmosphere, and community events. One parent highlighted the quality of food and activities at a Thanksgiving dinner and recital event.

Religious instructionfriendly staff and church communityquality food at events
Address
312 W 6 St, Cheney, KS
Phone
(316) 542-2506

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 all daycares in Cheney, Kansas. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Cheney have an average Google rating of 4.93 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Cheney, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Kansas's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Kansas)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Cheney offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Kansas typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Cheney for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Cheney must be licensed by Kansas's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.