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Best Daycare Centers in Mission, KS

Compare 6 daycare centers in Mission. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Mission, Kansas at a glance

Daycares
6
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Mission has 6 licensed daycares with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 66202 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mission

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.

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    Little Lambs Montessori School
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    5837 Riggs, Mission, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children

    Little Lambs Montessori School receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the Montessori approach, small class sizes, low staff-to-child ratios, and attentive, caring teachers who support child development from infancy through preschool.

    Montessori learning approachsmall class sizeslow staff-to-child ratiosattentive and caring staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Mission

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Mission zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
662025
4.5
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Mission (17–99 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Mission based on parent reviews

Little Lambs Montessori School

4.5(20)

5837 Riggs, Mission, KS

Little Lambs Montessori School receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the Montessori approach, small class sizes, low staff-to-child ratios, and attentive, caring teachers who support child development from infancy through preschool.

Montessori learning approachsmall class sizeslow staff-to-child ratios

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Daycare types in Mission

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Before or After School Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Mission, Kansas

There are 6 daycare centers in Mission, 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 Mission have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Mission, 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 Mission

Showing 6 results

Little Lambs Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Lambs Montessori School receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the Montessori approach, small class sizes, low staff-to-child ratios, and attentive, caring teachers who support child development from infancy through preschool.

Montessori learning approachsmall class sizeslow staff-to-child ratios
Address
5837 Riggs, Mission, KS
Phone
(913) 940-0020
Rushton Elementary School Age Care Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6001 West 52 Street, Mission, KS
Phone
(913) 993-3490
Little Horizons Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5900 Lamar, Mission, KS
Phone
(913) 993-3959
Ys Kids Club At Highlands Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6200 Roe, Mission, KS
Phone
(913) 345-5962
St Michaels Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6630 Nall, Mission, KS
Phone
(913) 432-2117
Countryside Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6101 Nall Avenue, Mission, KS
Phone
(913) 262-2102

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 all daycares in Mission, Kansas. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Mission have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Mission, 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
Mission offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 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 Mission for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mission 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.