How do I choose the right daycare in Olathe?

When choosing a daycare in Olathe, 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

What types of daycare are available in Olathe?

Olathe offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 42 facilities Church Daycare — 3 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 32 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

77 Daycare Centers in Olathe, Kansas

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Kansas?

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 Olathe for current pricing.

Browse all 77 daycare centers in Olathe, Kansas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Olathe

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
Little Learners Early Childhood Center INC
4.72 score
4.9(20)
26121 West Valley Pkwy, Olathe, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children
Little Learners Early Childhood Center in Olathe receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting excellent care, skilled and caring teachers, strong academic and social development, and a welcoming family atmosphere. Parents report their children are eager to attend and have seen significant growth.
Quality teachers and staffclean facilitystrong academic curriculumemotional regulation support
2
Kiddi Kollege Child Care Center #5
4.64 score
4.8(20)
1000 E Harrold, Olathe, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children
Parents consistently praise Kiddi Kollege for its caring, hands-on director Ms. Susan and dedicated staff who create a nurturing, educational environment where children thrive and look forward to attending daily. The center is commended for strong communication through a daily app, structured curriculum, age-appropriate activities, and family involvement opportunities. Multiple parents report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and felt confident trusting their care to this facility.
Caring and present director (Ms. Susan)knowledgeable and sweet staffclean facilitydaily photo/video updates via app
3
Top Flight Kids Learning Center
4.63 score
4.8(18)
300 S Rogers Rd, Olathe, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children
Top Flight Kids Learning Center in Olathe receives consistently high praise from parents who value the caring, nurturing staff and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the center's educational curriculum, smooth kindergarten transitions, and genuine care from teachers who bond with children. Multiple families have remained enrolled for years and recommend the facility to others.
Exceptional and caring staffstrong parent-child bonds with teachersquality educational curriculumkindergarten preparation
4
Shining Stars Day Care Center
4.5 score
5(5)
16310 W 159th Terr, Olathe, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children
Parents consistently praise Shining Stars Day Care Center for its excellent staff leadership under Bob and caring teachers. Children enjoy attending and parents appreciate the facility's cleanliness, fair pricing, flexibility, and reliable communication.
Caring and kind staffexcellent leadershipchild-friendly environmentclean facility
5
Advent Lutheran Preschool
4.49 score
4.8(8)
11800 West 151st Street, Olathe, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children
Reviews praise Advent Lutheran Preschool as a welcoming family-oriented church community with strong pastoral leadership and quality programming. Parents highlight excellent activities for children and adults, along with impressive music and choir programs. One reviewer noted excellent wine but insufficient bread at services.
Family-friendly environmentwelcoming communityquality children's programsstrong pastoral leadership
6
Little Treasures Learning Center
4.48 score
4.6(20)
12480 S Blackbob Road, Olathe, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 142 children
These reviews appear to be for Hope Chapel church, not Little Treasures Learning Center daycare. The reviews cannot be used to assess the daycare's quality as they describe a religious institution rather than childcare services.
None applicable - reviews are for wrong facility
7
Canterbury Academy At Prairie Ridge
4.48 score
4.6(20)
11197 South Ambassador Drive, Olathe, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Canterbury Academy at Prairie Ridge in Olathe receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, strong communication, safe learning environment, and positive impact on their children's development and enthusiasm for attending.
Caring and professional staffExcellent communication with parentsSafe and clean facilityStrong learning activities and enrichm
8
Kiddi Kollege Child Care Center #4
4.4 score
4.5(19)
340 N Lindenwood, Olathe, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 142 children
Parents consistently praise Kiddi Kollege for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers report long-term satisfaction spanning 4-8 years, highlighting strong child development, excellent communication, and activities like field trips and special events. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and parents feel confident in the center's safety and quality care.
Caring and patient staffexperienced program director (Ms. Nancy)strong teacher-child relationshipsclean and well-organized facility
9
College Church Learning Center
4.32 score
4.4(20)
2020 E Sheridan, Olathe, KS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 187 children
College Church Learning Center is a religious facility in Olathe, Kansas with a 4.4/5 Google rating. Reviews praise the church's Bible-based teachings, pastoral leadership, and community atmosphere. However, the reviews provided appear to focus on the church itself rather than the daycare/learning center services.
Bible-based teachingcaring staffwelcoming communityquality pastoral leadership
10
The Schoolhouse Preschool
4.32 score
4.4(19)
14109 S Mur Len, Olathe, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
The Schoolhouse Preschool in Olathe receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the caring and nurturing staff, smooth transitions between classroom levels, strong communication through the Brightwheel app, and noticeable developmental progress in their children. Families report that children are happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily.
Warm and welcoming atmospherecaring and attentive teacher

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Olathe based on parent reviews

Little Learners Early Childhood Center INC

4.9(20)

26121 West Valley Pkwy, Olathe, KS

Little Learners Early Childhood Center in Olathe receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting excellent care, skilled and caring teachers, strong academic and social development, and a welcoming family atmosphere. Parents report their children are eager to attend and have seen significant growth.

Quality teachers and staffclean facilitystrong academic curriculum

Kiddi Kollege Child Care Center #5

4.8(20)

1000 E Harrold, Olathe, KS

Parents consistently praise Kiddi Kollege for its caring, hands-on director Ms. Susan and dedicated staff who create a nurturing, educational environment where children thrive and look forward to attending daily. The center is commended for strong communication through a daily app, structured curriculum, age-appropriate activities, and family involvement opportunities. Multiple parents report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and felt confident trusting their care to this facility.

Caring and present director (Ms. Susan)knowledgeable and sweet staffclean facility

Top Flight Kids Learning Center

4.8(18)

300 S Rogers Rd, Olathe, KS

Top Flight Kids Learning Center in Olathe receives consistently high praise from parents who value the caring, nurturing staff and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the center's educational curriculum, smooth kindergarten transitions, and genuine care from teachers who bond with children. Multiple families have remained enrolled for years and recommend the facility to others.

Exceptional and caring staffstrong parent-child bonds with teachersquality educational curriculum

Shining Stars Day Care Center

5(5)

16310 W 159th Terr, Olathe, KS

Parents consistently praise Shining Stars Day Care Center for its excellent staff leadership under Bob and caring teachers. Children enjoy attending and parents appreciate the facility's cleanliness, fair pricing, flexibility, and reliable communication.

Caring and kind staffexcellent leadershipchild-friendly environment

Advent Lutheran Preschool

4.8(8)

11800 West 151st Street, Olathe, KS

Reviews praise Advent Lutheran Preschool as a welcoming family-oriented church community with strong pastoral leadership and quality programming. Parents highlight excellent activities for children and adults, along with impressive music and choir programs. One reviewer noted excellent wine but insufficient bread at services.

Family-friendly environmentwelcoming communityquality children's programs

Little Treasures Learning Center

4.6(20)

12480 S Blackbob Road, Olathe, KS

These reviews appear to be for Hope Chapel church, not Little Treasures Learning Center daycare. The reviews cannot be used to assess the daycare's quality as they describe a religious institution rather than childcare services.

None applicable - reviews are for wrong facility

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Daycare types in Olathe

Child Daycare & Preschools 42 Church Daycare 3 Before or After School Daycare 32

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Daycare Centers in Olathe, Kansas

There are 77 daycare centers in Olathe, Kansas. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Olathe, 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 Olathe

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Bugs Early Learning Center INC

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.9

BUGS Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from long-term parents who report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and learning effectively. Parents highlight the responsive communication, cleanliness, and personable ownership as standout features that provide peace of mind.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent communication via Brightwheel app

Address: 1330 W Dennis Ave, Olathe, KS
Phone: (913) 254-4008