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1,251 Daycare Centers in Kansas

Browse 1,251 daycare centers across Kansas. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Kansas

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Kansas can make the decision-making process smoother.

Kansas has about 1,251 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Kansas. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Kansas

There are 1,251 daycares in Kansas: 87 headstart facilities, 366 before/after school centers, 42 religious facility daycares, and 756 childcare and preschool centers.

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Clay County Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
314 Court, Clay Center, KS
Phone
(785) 632-2219
Linwood Recreation Center Sac
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Linwood Recreation Center SAC in Wichita is a school-based facility that receives consistently high praise from users. Reviews highlight excellent staff, instructors, and a welcoming community atmosphere across various programs including dance, fitness, and tumbling classes.

Friendly and caring staffqualified instructorsgood facility amenities
Address
1901 S Kansas, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 337-7919
Edgemoor Recreation Center Sac
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Edgemoor Recreation Center is a school-based facility in Wichita that offers diverse programs including summer camps, fitness classes, martial arts, and recreational activities. Parents consistently praise the clean facilities, skilled instructors, and helpful staff across all offerings.

Clean and safe facilitiesskilled and passionate instructorskind and helpful staff
Address
5815 East 9, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 688-8939
Derby Recreation Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Derby Recreation Center is a well-maintained, multi-purpose facility offering youth programs, swimming lessons, fitness amenities, and special events. Parents consistently praise the clean facility, reasonable pricing, quality staff, and diverse programming including sports leagues, swim lessons, and recreational classes. Staff members receive particular recognition for professionalism, patience, and customer service.

Cleanwell-maintained facility; Reasonable membership pricing; Excellent staff customer service and professionalism; Large swimming pool with quality swim instructors; Multiple fitness amenities including weight roombasketball courts
Address
801 E Market, Derby, KS
Phone
(316) 788-8378
Friendship Child Development Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Friendship Child Development Center for compassionate, attentive staff who treat children with genuine care. The facility is noted for competitive pricing, strong staff retention, clean environment, and effective preparation for kindergarten. Multiple parents report their children have formed strong bonds with teachers and experienced positive transformations after previous negative daycare experiences.

Caring and patient staffstaff longevity (10-15+ years)competitive pricing
Address
2209 E Pawnee, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 262-2211
Metro Boulevard Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews are mixed and largely unrelated to daycare services. Most reviews praise the facility as an event and studio rental space with a renovated school building, free parking, and welcoming owner. However, one long-term tenant reported serious HVAC issues that were not properly maintained.

Spacious renovated buildingfree parkingaffordable rent
Address
751 George Washington Blvd, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 973-3052
Adventureland Child Care And Activity Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parents (in-person and app updates)safe environment
Address
2630 Se California Ave, Topeka, KS
Phone
(785) 215-5875
Breaktime For Mustangs
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

The reviews provided do not appear to be for a daycare center. Instead, they are reviews for a bar/restaurant establishment in Russell, Kansas. No actual parent reviews about Breaktime for Mustangs daycare services were found.

None applicable - reviews are for a different business
Address
4th & Maple, Russell, KS
Phone
(785) 483-3824
Childrens Neighborhood Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise CHILDRENS NEIGHBORHOOD CHILD CARE CENTER for its caring, nurturing environment and well-prepared staff. Children show significant developmental progress, improved behavior, and confidence before entering school. The facility maintains strong parent communication, cleanliness, and a welcoming family-oriented atmosphere.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong parent communicationclean facility
Address
700 Grant, Quinter, KS
Phone
(785) 754-4358
First Christian Church Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.5

Reviews are primarily about the church itself rather than the child care facility. Most reviewers praise the spiritual environment, biblical teachings, and community support, though a minority report negative experiences with leadership and church practices.

Biblical teachinginclusive communityfinancial assistance provided
Address
711 5th Ave, Po Box 1416, Dodge City, KS
Phone
(620) 227-7364
Lyndon United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
721 Washington Street, Lyndon, KS
Phone
(785) 828-8474
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
Eckan Early Learning Center
Headstart Programs
4.4

ECKAN Early Learning Center is a Head Start program in Ottawa, Kansas with highly positive feedback. Parents praise the staff for being kind, professional, and helpful in connecting families with community resources and support services. However, some parents report difficulty reaching the center by phone.

Kind and professional staffhelpful with community resourcesaccommodating
Address
424 S Poplar, Ottawa, KS
Phone
(785) 242-2431
Little Darlings Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Little Darlings for its caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who treat children with love and respect. Families report long-term satisfaction, with many using the center for multiple years and multiple children, and appreciate the educational preparation, activities, and additional amenities like swimming lessons and summer camp.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitieseducational curriculum preparing children for preschool/kindergarten
Address
3817 N 55th St, Kansas City, KS
Phone
(913) 299-9750
Mid-America West School Age Care Program
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Mid-America West is a well-maintained sports facility complex featuring multiple courts and fields for youth athletics. Parents consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, adequate amenities, and well-maintained grounds. The venue hosts various tournaments and games with good bleacher space and parent-friendly features.

Clean facilitieswell-maintained fields and courtsfriendly staff
Address
20200 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS
Phone
(913) 422-2559
Head Start Of Shawnee Mission
Headstart Programs
4.4

Head Start of Shawnee Mission receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff dedication, comprehensive family support services, and quality early childhood education. However, two negative reviews cite long application wait times and allegations of discrimination based on ethnicity.

Nurturing environmentdedicated and passionate teachersengaging curriculum
Address
8155 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS
Phone
(913) 649-9971
The Schoolhouse Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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
Address
14109 S Mur Len, Olathe, KS
Phone
(913) 829-9332
Valley View Weekday Childrens Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The reviews provided do not appear to be for Valley View Weekday Childrens Program daycare. Instead, they describe experiences at a church (COR/formerly Valley View United Methodist Church) and its associated ministries including food pantry services, funeral services, and religious programs. One review mentions preschool programs, but the majority of reviews address church services and community support rather than weekday childcare operations.

Preschool and Mother'
Address
8412 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS
Phone
(913) 649-9589
College Church Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.4

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 community
Address
2020 E Sheridan, Olathe, KS
Phone
(913) 489-9627
Olathe Christian Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.4

Parents praise Olathe Christian Church Preschool for its welcoming, faith-based environment and strong sense of community. Reviewers appreciate the supportive atmosphere, quality teaching of Christian values, and inclusive approach. Many report it has become a meaningful part of their family's spiritual life.

Welcoming and non-judgmental environmentteaches Christian faith and valuesstrong community support
Address
1115 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS
Phone
(913) 782-2166
Dandelions And Mud Puddles Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Dandelions and Mud Puddles for exceptional staff care, individualized attention, and strong developmental support for children. Reviews highlight the nurturing environment, educational activities, and genuine relationships between teachers and students. Multiple long-term families express high satisfaction and state they would recommend the facility despite higher costs.

Caring and educated staffindividualized attention to each childstrong developmental progress
Address
13811 W 63 St, Shawnee, KS
Phone
(913) 825-5039
El Centro Academy For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

El Centro Academy for Children receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the quality of education, caring staff, bilingual program, and strong sense of community. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with the curriculum and cost-effectiveness compared to free public school preschool programs.

Staff consistency and low turnoverbilingual educationsocial emotional learning
Address
1330 S 30 St, Kansas City, KS
Phone
(913) 677-7111
Ymca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The YMCA Child Care Center in Hutchinson has excellent ratings with parents praising its family-friendly environment, cleanliness, and staff professionalism. Reviews highlight strong swimming instruction programs, diverse amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere. The facility is well-maintained with good programs and scholarships available for families.

Friendly and helpful staffclean and well-maintained facilityexcellent swim lesson programs
Address
716 E 13th Ave, Hutchinson, KS
Phone
(620) 662-2120
Olathe Christian School Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise Olathe Christian School Preschool for its welcoming Christian community and accepting environment. The facility has become a natural church home for families, with positive experiences in both the preschool and Awana programs. Parents consistently highlight the kind, understanding people and quality spiritual teaching.

Welcoming and non-judgmental communitystrong Christian values and biblical teachingunderstanding staff
Address
515 S Ridgeview Road, Olathe, KS
Phone
(913) 829-9007
All Saints Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

All Saints Child Care Center appears to be a church-based facility in Wichita, Kansas. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, friendly environment and community involvement. Parents highlight positive experiences with leadership and the overall spiritual atmosphere.

Welcoming and friendly environmentcommunity involvement and festivitiessupportive leadership and priest
Address
3213 E Grand, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 682-2220
Shirley Mayes Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4.4
Address
2110 W 45th South, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 522-2869
Mater Dei Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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.

Loving and attentive staffstrong director leadershipweekly newsletters and daily photo updates
Address
911 Sw Clay, Topeka, KS
Phone
(785) 232-2160
Creative Play Preschool At Hillcrest Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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.

Clean facilitiesgreat staffsafe environment for kids
Address
1800 Se 21 St, Topeka, KS
Phone
(785) 368-8379
Community Action Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.4

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.

Caring and fabulous teachers and stafffamily-oriented environmentchildren learn and enjoy attending
Address
2410 Se Highland Avenue, Topeka, KS
Phone
(785) 266-6024
Ys Kids Club Ymca Site
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

YS Kids Club YMCA Site in McPherson receives consistently excellent feedback from patrons. Reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities with quality equipment, and a strong sense of community. The facility is particularly praised for its gym amenities, pool hours, and youth programs.

Friendly and helpful staffclean locationquality gym equipment
Address
220 N Walnut St, Mcpherson, KS
Phone
(620) 241-1036

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,251 all daycares across Kansas. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Kansas are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Kansas's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Kansas, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Kansas sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Kansas vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.