Best Daycare Centers in Junction City, KS
Compare 8 daycare centers in Junction City. Average rating: 4.13/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Junction City, Kansas at a glance
- Daycares
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.13/5
- Parent reviews
- 83
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 2
Junction City has 8 licensed daycares with 83 parent reviews averaging 4.13/5.The largest concentration is in 66441 with 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Junction City
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.
- 1Neighborhood Learning Center4.4 score4.5(20)
227 W 7 St, Junction City, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children
Neighborhood Learning Center in Junction City receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, excellent communication, and a family-oriented atmosphere where children feel safe and loved. Multiple long-term families express deep gratitude and strong recommendations for the center.
Compassionate and caring staffexcellent parent communicationclean facilitystrong academic preparation (especially reading) - 2Armed Services Ymca4.4 score4.5(20)
111 E 16 St, Junction City, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Reviews praise the Armed Services YMCA as a clean, well-maintained fitness facility with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Members highlight the variety of amenities including swimming, water aerobics, equipment, hot tub, sauna, and massage services. The facility offers flexible membership options and is noted as a good place for families and seniors to stay active.
Clean facilityfriendly and knowledgeable staffvariety of exercise equipmentswimming pool - 3Immanuel Lutheran Early Childhood Center4.18 score4.3(7)
630 S Eisenhower Dr, Junction City, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children
Immanuel Lutheran Early Childhood Center is a church-affiliated facility where most reviewers praise the religious instruction, friendly staff, and community atmosphere. However, one parent withdrew their child after a serious incident involving a bathroom access denial that resulted in a toileting accident, along with concerns about tooth brushing and staff accountability.
Christ-centered teachingfriendly and welcoming stafffaithful liturgical worshipnice faci - 4Loving Arms Learning Center3.92 score3.9(20)
1531 Saint Marys Road, Junction City, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children
Loving Arms Learning Center in Junction City, Kansas receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional staff care, child development, and a warm, family-like atmosphere that makes children eager to attend. Parents consistently report feeling at ease leaving their children in the center's care.
Warm and caring staffchild development and learning outcomesfamily-like atmospherecommunication with parents - 5Church Of Deliverance Day Care Center3.89 score3.8(6)
1516 N Jefferson Street, Junction City, KS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 15 children
Reviews are highly polarized with no substantive daycare-specific feedback. Positive reviews praise the church's spiritual teachings and pastoral leadership, while negative reviews cite rudeness from leadership and concerns about manipulation and emotional harm within the organization.
Spiritual instructionBible study programspastoral leadership - 6Kansas Kids Daycare And Preschool3.84 score3.7(6)
110 N Eisenhower, Junction City, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children
Kansas Kids Daycare receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and supportive environment. However, a few negative reviews mention enrollment communication issues and concerns about teaching quality and contract policies for military families.
Caring and dedicated staffstrong pre-K academic preparationage-appropriate activitiespotty training support
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Junction City
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Junction City, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Junction City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66441 | 8 | 4.13 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Junction City (15–176 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Junction City based on parent reviews
Neighborhood Learning Center
227 W 7 St, Junction City, KS
Neighborhood Learning Center in Junction City receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, excellent communication, and a family-oriented atmosphere where children feel safe and loved. Multiple long-term families express deep gratitude and strong recommendations for the center.
Armed Services Ymca
111 E 16 St, Junction City, KS
Reviews praise the Armed Services YMCA as a clean, well-maintained fitness facility with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Members highlight the variety of amenities including swimming, water aerobics, equipment, hot tub, sauna, and massage services. The facility offers flexible membership options and is noted as a good place for families and seniors to stay active.
Immanuel Lutheran Early Childhood Center
630 S Eisenhower Dr, Junction City, KS
Immanuel Lutheran Early Childhood Center is a church-affiliated facility where most reviewers praise the religious instruction, friendly staff, and community atmosphere. However, one parent withdrew their child after a serious incident involving a bathroom access denial that resulted in a toileting accident, along with concerns about tooth brushing and staff accountability.
Usd 475 Child Development Center
1803 Elmdale, Junction City, KS
Parents describe the staff as phenomenal and highly communicative, noting that teachers work diligently to support children with unique communication needs. Reviewers also highlight the clean, well-organized facility and the center's commitment to serving families to the best of their ability.
Loving Arms Learning Center
1531 Saint Marys Road, Junction City, KS
Loving Arms Learning Center in Junction City, Kansas receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional staff care, child development, and a warm, family-like atmosphere that makes children eager to attend. Parents consistently report feeling at ease leaving their children in the center's care.
Church Of Deliverance Day Care Center
1516 N Jefferson Street, Junction City, KS
Reviews are highly polarized with no substantive daycare-specific feedback. Positive reviews praise the church's spiritual teachings and pastoral leadership, while negative reviews cite rudeness from leadership and concerns about manipulation and emotional harm within the organization.
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Daycare types in Junction City
Daycare Centers in Junction City, Kansas
There are 8 daycare centers in Junction City, 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 Junction City have an average rating of 4.13 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 29% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.18 stars. Our analysis covers 83 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Junction City, 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 Junction City
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Neighborhood Learning Center in Junction City receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, excellent communication, and a family-oriented atmosphere where children feel safe and loved. Multiple long-term families express deep gratitude and strong recommendations for the center.
- Address
- 227 W 7 St, Junction City, KS
- Phone
- (785) 238-8232
Reviews praise the Armed Services YMCA as a clean, well-maintained fitness facility with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Members highlight the variety of amenities including swimming, water aerobics, equipment, hot tub, sauna, and massage services. The facility offers flexible membership options and is noted as a good place for families and seniors to stay active.
- Address
- 111 E 16 St, Junction City, KS
- Phone
- (785) 238-8297
Immanuel Lutheran Early Childhood Center is a church-affiliated facility where most reviewers praise the religious instruction, friendly staff, and community atmosphere. However, one parent withdrew their child after a serious incident involving a bathroom access denial that resulted in a toileting accident, along with concerns about tooth brushing and staff accountability.
- Address
- 630 S Eisenhower Dr, Junction City, KS
- Phone
- (785) 238-8592
Parents describe the staff as phenomenal and highly communicative, noting that teachers work diligently to support children with unique communication needs. Reviewers also highlight the clean, well-organized facility and the center's commitment to serving families to the best of their ability.
- Address
- 1803 Elmdale, Junction City, KS
- Phone
- (785) 717-7490
Loving Arms Learning Center in Junction City, Kansas receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional staff care, child development, and a warm, family-like atmosphere that makes children eager to attend. Parents consistently report feeling at ease leaving their children in the center's care.
- Address
- 1531 Saint Marys Road, Junction City, KS
- Phone
- (785) 238-8276
Reviews are highly polarized with no substantive daycare-specific feedback. Positive reviews praise the church's spiritual teachings and pastoral leadership, while negative reviews cite rudeness from leadership and concerns about manipulation and emotional harm within the organization.
- Address
- 1516 N Jefferson Street, Junction City, KS
- Phone
- (785) 762-2474
Kansas Kids Daycare receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and supportive environment. However, a few negative reviews mention enrollment communication issues and concerns about teaching quality and contract policies for military families.
- Address
- 110 N Eisenhower, Junction City, KS
- Phone
- (785) 762-2433
- Address
- 338 W 5 St, Junction City, KS
- Phone
- (785) 375-5646
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
- Church Daycare — 1 facilities