
Browse all 92 daycare centers in Topeka, Kansas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
1811 Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Community Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the dedicated, caring teachers and strong family involvement. Parents highlight excellent communication, engaging learning activities, and a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive both academically and emotionally.
3325 Se Tinman Circle, Topeka, KS · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 60 children
This facility is not actually a daycare but a shelter house and event venue at Lake Rec Reynolds in Topeka. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with guests praising it as an excellent space for weddings, parties, retreats, and community events.
3102 North Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
Reviews consistently praise Northland Christian Day Care Center for its welcoming, friendly atmosphere and strong Christian focus. Parents appreciate the pastoral care, community involvement, and quality ministries for children of all ages. The facility fosters a sense of belonging and spiritual growth among families.
801 Ne Poplar, Topeka, KS · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 96 children
Instructional Sports Camp in Topeka is a school-based facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the clean environment, friendly staff, affordable pricing, and versatile amenities including sports equipment and games. The facility is also noted for hosting birthday parties and serving as a community gathering space.
801 Poplar, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Creative Play Preschool at Oakland Community Center receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the facility's cleanliness, kind staff, affordability, and versatile amenities including games, gym access, and party hosting capabilities. The center is praised for accessibility and community engagement.
1716 Sw Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children
The reviews provided are for Faith Lutheran Church, not the Early Learning Center daycare program. The church reviews are uniformly positive (all 5/5 ratings) and praise the congregation, worship experience, and community atmosphere, but do not address the daycare center's operations, staff, or childcare services.
401 Sw Oakley Ave, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Bright Circle Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is commended for its educational quality, caring staff, safe environment, and ability to meet individual children's needs. Parents report their children thrived academically and emotionally during their time there.
2630 Se California Ave, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children
Adventureland Child Care and Activity Center in Topeka receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring and communicative staff, safe environment, educational activities, and positive atmosphere that keeps children happy and engaged. Multiple parents report their children have thrived across different age groups, from infants through toddlers.
620 Sw Lane Ave, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 192 children
Parents consistently praise Building Blocks Child Care Center for its nurturing environment, caring staff, and quality programming. Children across all age groups from infants to pre-K thrive in the clean, colorful facility. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and reluctant to leave at the end of the day.
1800 Se 21 St, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Creative Play Preschool at Hillcrest Community Center receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 average across all reviews. Parents praise the facility for cleanliness, safety, staff quality, and diverse recreational programs including basketball coaching and taekwondo. The community center is valued as a safe, well-maintained space for children and families.
Highest rated daycares in Topeka based on parent reviews
1811 Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS
Community Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the dedicated, caring teachers and strong family involvement. Parents highlight excellent communication, engaging learning activities, and a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive both academically and emotionally.
3325 Se Tinman Circle, Topeka, KS
This facility is not actually a daycare but a shelter house and event venue at Lake Rec Reynolds in Topeka. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with guests praising it as an excellent space for weddings, parties, retreats, and community events.
3102 North Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS
Reviews consistently praise Northland Christian Day Care Center for its welcoming, friendly atmosphere and strong Christian focus. Parents appreciate the pastoral care, community involvement, and quality ministries for children of all ages. The facility fosters a sense of belonging and spiritual growth among families.
801 Ne Poplar, Topeka, KS
Instructional Sports Camp in Topeka is a school-based facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the clean environment, friendly staff, affordable pricing, and versatile amenities including sports equipment and games. The facility is also noted for hosting birthday parties and serving as a community gathering space.
801 Poplar, Topeka, KS
Creative Play Preschool at Oakland Community Center receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the facility's cleanliness, kind staff, affordability, and versatile amenities including games, gym access, and party hosting capabilities. The center is praised for accessibility and community engagement.
1716 Sw Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS
The reviews provided are for Faith Lutheran Church, not the Early Learning Center daycare program. The church reviews are uniformly positive (all 5/5 ratings) and praise the congregation, worship experience, and community atmosphere, but do not address the daycare center's operations, staff, or childcare services.
There are 92 daycare centers in Topeka, 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 Topeka, 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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Community Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the dedicated, caring teachers and strong family involvement. Parents highlight excellent communication, engaging learning activities, and a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive both academically and emotionally.
Bright Circle Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is commended for its educational quality, caring staff, safe environment, and ability to meet individual children's needs. Parents report their children thrived academically and emotionally during their time there.
This facility is not actually a daycare but a shelter house and event venue at Lake Rec Reynolds in Topeka. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with guests praising it as an excellent space for weddings, parties, retreats, and community events.
Reviews consistently praise Northland Christian Day Care Center for its welcoming, friendly atmosphere and strong Christian focus. Parents appreciate the pastoral care, community involvement, and quality ministries for children of all ages. The facility fosters a sense of belonging and spiritual growth among families.
Instructional Sports Camp in Topeka is a school-based facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the clean environment, friendly staff, affordable pricing, and versatile amenities including sports equipment and games. The facility is also noted for hosting birthday parties and serving as a community gathering space.
Parents consistently praise Building Blocks Child Care Center for its nurturing environment, caring staff, and quality programming. Children across all age groups from infants to pre-K thrive in the clean, colorful facility. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and reluctant to leave at the end of the day.
The reviews provided are for Faith Lutheran Church, not the Early Learning Center daycare program. The church reviews are uniformly positive (all 5/5 ratings) and praise the congregation, worship experience, and community atmosphere, but do not address the daycare center's operations, staff, or childcare services.
Creative Play Preschool at Oakland Community Center receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the facility's cleanliness, kind staff, affordability, and versatile amenities including games, gym access, and party hosting capabilities. The center is praised for accessibility and community engagement.
Adventureland Child Care and Activity Center in Topeka receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring and communicative staff, safe environment, educational activities, and positive atmosphere that keeps children happy and engaged. Multiple parents report their children have thrived across different age groups, from infants through toddlers.
Mater Dei Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and academic/social-emotional preparation. However, two serious concerns have been raised: inadequate support for children with special needs and a reported bedbug infestation.
Creative Play Preschool at Hillcrest Community Center receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 average across all reviews. Parents praise the facility for cleanliness, safety, staff quality, and diverse recreational programs including basketball coaching and taekwondo. The community center is valued as a safe, well-maintained space for children and families.
Community Action Head Start receives mixed reviews. Four parents praise the teachers, staff, and family-oriented environment, while three parents report serious concerns including poor communication, unprofessional staff behavior, safety issues with bullying, and lack of responsiveness to parental concerns.
Shawnee North Day Camp is highly praised as a well-maintained recreational facility offering diverse activities for families. Parents consistently highlight the clean, modern amenities, friendly staff, and reasonable pricing. The facility serves as a community recreation center rather than traditional daycare, featuring swimming, sports fields, walking trails, and various classes.
Reviews praise Shawnee North Preschool as a well-maintained community recreation center with excellent facilities and friendly staff. Parents highlight the cleanliness, variety of activities for all ages, and reasonable pricing. The facility offers multiple amenities including a swimming pool, sports fields, walking trails, and various classes.
Parents consistently praise Countryside United Methodist Preschool & Child Care Center for its warm, nurturing environment and genuinely caring staff who treat children as individuals and parents as partners. Reviews highlight excellent communication, creative learning activities, clean facilities, and staff that go above and beyond in supporting child development. All reviewers rated the center 5/5 stars and reported positive experiences, including successful transitions from other daycares.
The reviews appear to be mismatched with this daycare facility, primarily describing a public park rather than the school-based day camp. Parents mention the spacious outdoor area, cleanliness, and variety of activities available. Overall feedback is positive regarding the recreational space and amenities.
This facility appears to be a senior living/retirement community rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the clean, well-maintained campus with pleasant grounds and engaging activities. Staff are described as caring, attentive, and going above expectations across multiple reviews.
Parents universally praise MAMI Around the Clock Day Care & Learning Center for its caring staff, educational activities, and well-maintained facilities. The center is noted for competitive pricing, flexible scheduling across multiple locations, and excellent communication with parents through daily updates and photos. Children show notable developmental growth in speech, social skills, and learning.
Easter Seals Capper Foundation receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its therapeutic services, staff quality, and inclusive programs for children and adults with disabilities. Parents report significant developmental progress and life-changing impacts. However, some concerns exist regarding strict attendance policies and lack of autistic representation in autism-focused events.
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