
Compare 23 daycare centers in Manhattan. Average rating: 4.48/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Manhattan has 23 licensed daycares with 60 parent reviews averaging 4.48/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 64% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 66502 zip code, averaging 4.43 stars across 21 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
115 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center. Instead, they describe experiences at Riley District Court in Manhattan, Kansas, praising staff members like Rhonda and Doris for their helpfulness with marriage licenses, court proceedings, and legal assistance. The reviews consistently highlight friendly, courteous service from court personnel.
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Manhattan
Top qualities mentioned across 60 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Manhattan, based on parent reviews
Manhattan zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66502 | 21 | 4.43 | 6 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Manhattan (8–220 children)
Small
up to 30 children
7
Medium
31–75 children
9
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
2
Highest rated daycares in Manhattan based on parent reviews
1700 Leavenworth, Manhattan, KS
Parents report high satisfaction with Eugene Field Head Start, highlighting friendly staff and engaging environments like bird-themed classrooms and multiple playgrounds. Reviewers note that the program successfully builds confidence and prepares children for kindergarten.
2605 Allison Ave, Manhattan, KS
Parents describe Bebe Language Academy as a caring environment where staff, including owner Wanda, provide strong emotional support and help children transition smoothly. Reviewers highlight significant improvements in their children's social skills, writing, and Spanish vocabulary, noting high satisfaction with the staff's attentiveness.
2121 Blue Hills Rd, Manhattan, KS
Families highlight the safe, happy, and well-cared-for environment provided by the staff at Cool Care Club. Parents express strong gratitude for the programs serving preschoolers, after-school attendees, and summer participants.
2800 Claflin Rd, Manhattan, KS
Reviewers highlight the school's loving and dedicated staff, noting that children enjoy the positive environment and leave with a strong academic foundation for kindergarten. Parents specifically praise the kind director and the consistently upbeat attitude of the employees.
3560 Dempsey Rd, Manhattan, KS
Parents describe Hope Lutheran Early Learning Center as a loving and caring environment where children are deeply engaged through fun activities. Reviewers highlight the attentive staff and excellent meal quality, with one parent noting the center's responsiveness to last-minute needs.
3560 Dempsey Rd., Manhattan, KS
Parents describe the center as a loving, caring environment where staff are attentive and engaging with children. Reviewers highlight the excellent quality and variety of meals, fun activities, and the ease of working with the staff, with one parent specifically refuting claims of racism. A staff member also praises the team dynamics, reinforcing the positive atmosphere.
There are 23 daycare centers in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan have an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 64% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 60 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Manhattan, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent highlights the helpfulness of the staff during the initial phone inquiry, noting that they received all necessary information to enroll their daughter for the fall. The reviewer expresses satisfaction with the service and looks forward to starting classes. No negative aspects were mentioned in this single review.
One parent highlights the staff as being friendly and helpful. This single review indicates a positive experience with the center's personnel.
Reviewers highlight the school's loving and dedicated staff, noting that children enjoy the positive environment and leave with a strong academic foundation for kindergarten. Parents specifically praise the kind director and the consistently upbeat attitude of the employees.
Parents report high satisfaction with Eugene Field Head Start, highlighting friendly staff and engaging environments like bird-themed classrooms and multiple playgrounds. Reviewers note that the program successfully builds confidence and prepares children for kindergarten.
Parents describe Bebe Language Academy as a caring environment where staff, including owner Wanda, provide strong emotional support and help children transition smoothly. Reviewers highlight significant improvements in their children's social skills, writing, and Spanish vocabulary, noting high satisfaction with the staff's attentiveness.
Families highlight the safe, happy, and well-cared-for environment provided by the staff at Cool Care Club. Parents express strong gratitude for the programs serving preschoolers, after-school attendees, and summer participants.
One parent highlights the friendly staff and strong sense of community within the program. The review emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere and positive social interactions among participants.
Parents describe Hope Lutheran Early Learning Center as a loving and caring environment where children are deeply engaged through fun activities. Reviewers highlight the attentive staff and excellent meal quality, with one parent noting the center's responsiveness to last-minute needs.
Parents describe the center as a loving, caring environment where staff are attentive and engaging with children. Reviewers highlight the excellent quality and variety of meals, fun activities, and the ease of working with the staff, with one parent specifically refuting claims of racism. A staff member also praises the team dynamics, reinforcing the positive atmosphere.
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center. Instead, they describe experiences at Riley District Court in Manhattan, Kansas, praising staff members like Rhonda and Doris for their helpfulness with marriage licenses, court proceedings, and legal assistance. The reviews consistently highlight friendly, courteous service from court personnel.
One parent review from 2013 notes that the facility is currently under construction but suggests the work should not take much longer to complete.
KinderCare Learning Center in Manhattan, Kansas receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and strong communication. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and develop new skills in a safe, welcoming environment that feels like family.
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