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Best Daycare Centers in El Dorado, KS

Compare 8 daycare centers in El Dorado. Average rating: 4.2/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

El Dorado, Kansas at a glance

Daycares
8
Avg rating
4.2/5
Parent reviews
100
Top rated (4.5+)
1

El Dorado has 8 licensed daycares with 100 parent reviews averaging 4.2/5.The largest concentration is in 67042 with 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in El Dorado

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
    First Baptist Preschool And Child Care Center
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    315 West Central, El Dorado, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 164 children

    Reviews are not actually about the daycare center's services, but rather about the church itself and its community outreach programs. Reviewers praise the church's spiritual teaching, pastoral leadership, and charitable assistance to families in need.

    Dedicated volunteerscommunity support and food assistancecaring pastoral staffstrong spiritual environment
  2. 2
    Bccc Educare Center
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    901 South Haverhill Road, El Dorado, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 121 children

    Reviews praise the center's friendly and helpful staff, strong music program, and responsive customer service. Parents appreciate the affordable rates, financial assistance options, and campus maintenance efforts. The facility offers diverse programs and instructors who are passionate about student success.

    Friendly and helpful staffgreat music programprompt and outstanding serviceaffordable tuition with financial assistance

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in El Dorado

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 100 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean and well-maintained facilities
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in El Dorado, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.3avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

El Dorado zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
670428
4.2
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in El Dorado (12–164 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in El Dorado based on parent reviews

First Baptist Preschool And Child Care Center

4.5(20)

315 West Central, El Dorado, KS

Reviews are not actually about the daycare center's services, but rather about the church itself and its community outreach programs. Reviewers praise the church's spiritual teaching, pastoral leadership, and charitable assistance to families in need.

Dedicated volunteerscommunity support and food assistancecaring pastoral staff

Bccc Educare Center

4.1(20)

901 South Haverhill Road, El Dorado, KS

Reviews praise the center's friendly and helpful staff, strong music program, and responsive customer service. Parents appreciate the affordable rates, financial assistance options, and campus maintenance efforts. The facility offers diverse programs and instructors who are passionate about student success.

Friendly and helpful staffgreat music programprompt and outstanding service

El Dorado Head Start Center

4

110 West 3rd Street, El Dorado, KS

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Daycare types in El Dorado

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 4

Daycare Centers in El Dorado, Kansas

There are 8 daycare centers in El Dorado, 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 El Dorado have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 100 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in El Dorado, 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 El Dorado

Showing 8 results

First Baptist Preschool And Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews are not actually about the daycare center's services, but rather about the church itself and its community outreach programs. Reviewers praise the church's spiritual teaching, pastoral leadership, and charitable assistance to families in need.

Dedicated volunteerscommunity support and food assistancecaring pastoral staff
Address
315 West Central, El Dorado, KS
Phone
(316) 321-1326
Bccc Educare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Reviews praise the center's friendly and helpful staff, strong music program, and responsive customer service. Parents appreciate the affordable rates, financial assistance options, and campus maintenance efforts. The facility offers diverse programs and instructors who are passionate about student success.

Friendly and helpful staffgreat music programprompt and outstanding service
Address
901 South Haverhill Road, El Dorado, KS
Phone
(316) 323-3684
El Dorado Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4
Address
110 West 3rd Street, El Dorado, KS
Phone
(316) 321-1563
Wichita Ymca Grandview Sacc
Before or After School Daycare

Note: The reviews provided are for the El Dorado YMCA fitness center, not the Wichita YMCA Grandview SACC daycare program. Reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, modern equipment, and exceptional staff friendliness. Parents appreciate the KidZone childcare option while working out.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesknowledgeable and friendly staffvariety of fitness classes and equipment
Address
1300 Lawndale, El Dorado, KS
Phone
(316) 264-4075
Wichita Ymca / Oil Hill Elem Sap
Before or After School Daycare

NOTE: Reviews provided are for the El Dorado YMCA fitness center, not the daycare program. Reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, modern equipment, and exceptionally friendly staff. Parents highlight the KidZone childcare area as a safe, well-supervised option while adults exercise.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesmodern equipmentknowledgeable and friendly staff
Address
2700 W Sixth, El Dorado, KS
Phone
(316) 264-4075
Wichita Ymca Sacc El Dorado Ymca
Before or After School Daycare

This YMCA facility receives universal praise for its clean, well-maintained premises and exceptional staff. Parents consistently highlight the friendly, knowledgeable trainers, diverse fitness programs, and family-friendly amenities including the Kids Zone childcare area. The combination of modern equipment, competitive pricing, and personalized service creates a highly recommended community fitness experience.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and knowl
Address
300 N Main, El Dorado, KS
Phone
(316) 264-4161
Social Stars Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
340 Oil Hill Rd, El Dorado, KS
Phone
(316) 452-2566
Trinitys Tykes Pre School Tumc
Before or After School Daycare

A small number of parents describe the facility as friendly and welcoming, noting it functions as a great church environment.

friendlywelcominggreat church
Address
430 Eunice, El Dorado, KS
Phone
(316) 321-1178

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in El Dorado, Kansas. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in El Dorado have an average Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in El Dorado, 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
El Dorado offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 El Dorado for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in El Dorado 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.