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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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Evergreen Recreation Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Evergreen Recreation Center is a multi-purpose facility that serves as both a recreational space and community resource hub. Parents praise its clean, well-maintained facilities, friendly staff, and variety of amenities including computer access and event space. Children enjoy the outdoor recreational areas for active play.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffexcellent customer service
Address
2700 Woodland, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 303-3803
Opportunity Project
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Opportunity Project Early Learning Center South receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the clean facility, caring staff, child-centered learning approach, and kindergarten preparation. Most reviewers report excellent experiences with their children developing socially, emotionally, and cognitively. However, one parent raised serious concerns about inadequate child supervision and lack of response to repeated safety incidents.

Clean and well-maintained facilitycaring and welcoming staffchild-centered learning approach
Address
4600 S Clifton, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 749-9499
Orchard Recreation Center School Age Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Orchard Recreation Center School Age Center is a highly-rated community facility offering diverse programs and recreational amenities. Parents praise the well-maintained grounds, helpful staff, and variety of activities including classes, sports facilities, and pool access. The center serves as a safe, accessible space for children and families.

Excellent staff and directordiverse classes and programsmultiple recreational facilities (gym
Address
4808 W 9 St, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 337-7924
Eastminster Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Note: The reviews provided are for Eastminster Church, not Eastminster Preschool's daycare program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming community, strong youth and children's programs, multiple worship service options, and spiritual growth opportunities. Parents consistently highlight genuine relationships, biblical teaching, and community involvement as key strengths.

Welcoming communitystrong youth and children's programsmultiple worship services (traditional and contemporary)
Address
1958 North Webb Road, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 634-4149
Rainbows United Kids Point
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Rainbows United Kids Point receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the center's caring staff, therapists, and individualized approach to child development. Parents highlight significant improvements in their children's speech, behavior, and overall progress, with many noting the staff's patience and genuine care. The facility is credited with building trust and providing valuable early intervention services and resources.

Caring and patient stafftalented therapistsindividualized attention
Address
3223 N Oliver, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 558-8340
Shawnee North Day Camp
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

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.

Clean facilitieswell-maintained groundsknowledgeable and helpful staff
Address
300 Ne 43rd St, Topeka, KS
Phone
(785) 286-6067
Shawnee North Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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.

Clean facilitiesknowledgeable and helpful staffconvenient location
Address
300 Ne 43rd St, Topeka, KS
Phone
(785) 286-6067
Community Action Head Start Shawnee Heights
Headstart Programs
4.4

COMMUNITY ACTION HEAD START SHAWNEE HEIGHTS receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1/5 to 5/5. Positive reviews praise the teaching staff, family-oriented environment, and child development. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns including poor front desk communication, inadequate handling of child safety incidents, staff disrespect toward parents, and lack of responsiveness to parent concerns.

Qualified teachersfamily-oriented environmentchildren enjoy attending
Address
314 Se Stanton Rd, Tecumseh, KS
Phone
(785) 379-9591
Ark Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

ARK Preschool in Clay Center receives positive feedback from parents, with an average rating of 4.8/5 across recent reviews. Parents appreciate the friendly atmosphere, community events, and welcoming environment. The facility appears to offer engaging activities and a faith-based community component.

friendly stafffun activitiescommunity events (concerts
Address
1330 15 St, Clay Center, KS
Phone
(785) 632-2565
Hope Lutheran Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
3560 Dempsey Rd, Manhattan, KS
Phone
(785) 587-7940
Hope Lutheran Early Learning Center West Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
3560 Dempsey Rd., Manhattan, KS
Phone
(785) 313-3149
Discovery Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
205 North E Street, Herington, KS
Phone
(785) 258-8212
Garden City Community College Campus Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews praise the friendly and helpful staff and faculty at Garden City Community College Campus. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, genuine care from personnel, and positive impact on students' confidence and personal growth.

Friendly and helpful staffcaring environmentsmall town feel
Address
801 Campus Drive, Garden City, KS
Phone
(620) 276-6950
Little Friends Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1410 N 155th, Basehor, KS
Phone
(913) 724-4910
Genesis Christian Preschool And Extended Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
204 Washington, Tonganoxie, KS
Phone
(913) 845-5949
Immanuel Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Immanuel Lutheran Early Childhood Center is a church-affiliated facility where most reviewers praise the religious instruction, friendly staff, and community atmosphere. However, one parent withdrew their child after a serious incident involving a bathroom access denial that resulted in a toileting accident, along with concerns about tooth brushing and staff accountability.

Christ-centered teachingfriendly and welcoming stafffaithful liturgical worship
Address
630 S Eisenhower Dr, Junction City, KS
Phone
(785) 238-8592
Abilene Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Abilene Child Care Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, child development, and family-like atmosphere. However, two 1-star reviews describe serious concerns including high staff turnover, allergic reaction incidents, inconsistent communication, undisclosed bathroom discipline practices, and administrative issues with parent access to communication platforms.

Caring and loving staffchild learning and developmentfamily atmosphere
Address
504 S Campbell, Abilene, KS
Phone
(785) 263-3179
Bristol Hill Preschool & Mdo
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews praise Bristol Hill Preschool & MDO as a welcoming and community-focused facility with a strong worship environment. Parents highlight the facility's physical space, friendly atmosphere, and active involvement in the community.

welcoming congregationgorgeous sanctuaryworship programs
Address
4826 County Line Road, Kansas City, KS
Phone
(913) 432-2231
Wyandotte Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3

Reviews are mixed and appear to primarily address the church and food pantry services rather than daycare operations. Most reviewers praise the welcoming congregation and food pantry assistance, though one reviewer reported being turned away from the pantry due to staffing issues and alleged dishonesty about hours.

Welcoming and kind stafffood pantry assistancecommunity programs like color group meetings
Address
7901 Oakland, Kansas City, KS
Phone
(913) 621-1543
Knox Presbyterian Church Child Development Center
Church Daycare
4.3

Knox Presbyterian Church Child Development Center is a highly welcoming faith-based community in Overland Park, Kansas. Parents consistently praise the strong Christian values, sense of belonging, and commitment to community service. The facility is noted for its beautiful architecture, quality children's programming, and engaging intergenerational events.

welcoming atmospherestrong faith-based foundationcommunity service focus
Address
9595 W 95 St, Overland Park, KS
Phone
(913) 888-8008
Sugar And Spice Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
11104 W 61 Street, Shawnee, KS
Phone
(913) 248-8141
Grace Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise New City ELA (listed as GRACE CHILD CARE CENTER) for its nurturing, well-rounded environment that emphasizes learning through play, outdoor activities, and Christian values. Multiple reviewers report positive developmental outcomes, including speech improvements and increased enthusiasm for learning. Teachers are described as caring, personalized in their approach, and genuinely loving toward the children.

Learning through playoutdoor activitiesChristian environment
Address
7230 Quivira Rd, Shawnee, KS
Phone
(913) 268-8630
Olathe Family Ymca Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

This facility receives consistently high praise from members. Reviews highlight excellent cleanliness, well-maintained equipment, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and quality programming including swim lessons and fitness classes for various age groups.

Clean facilitiesdiverse and up-to-date equipmentwell-maintained pool
Address
21400 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS
Phone
(913) 390-0780
Kansas City Autism Training Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
7501 Belinder Ave, Prairie Village, KS
Phone
(913) 787-7327
Parkwood Day School At Lumc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parkwood Day School receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, child development, and specialized programs like Spanish and yoga. However, one parent raised serious concerns about illness outbreak communication and dishonesty. Most families report satisfaction with safety, care quality, and teacher relationships.

Caring and dedicated staffchild development focusstructured curriculum
Address
2915 W 95 St, Leawood, KS
Phone
(913) 648-8213
Blue Valley Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Blue Valley Montessori for its warm, nurturing Montessori environment and dedicated teachers who foster independence, curiosity, and academic growth. Children show strong preparation for elementary school with above-average skills in reading and math, as well as improved behavior and enthusiasm for learning. Leadership and staff are described as passionate, compassionate, and genuinely invested in each child's development.

Warm and nurturing environmentstrong Montessori philosophy implementationdedicated and passionate teachers
Address
11100 W 135 St, Overland Park, KS
Phone
(913) 851-1780
Little Wonders Christian Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little Wonders receives mostly positive reviews praising dedicated, experienced teachers and a family-like environment where children are happy and engaged. However, two negative reviews cite poor customer service, lack of enthusiasm from leadership, limited facility access, and concerns about educational quality.

Experienced and caring teacherswelcoming family atmospherechildren excited to attend
Address
659 N Somerset Terr, Olathe, KS
Phone
(913) 393-3303
Boston Recreation Center Sac
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Boston Recreation Center SAC is a school-based facility in Wichita, Kansas with a 4.3/5 Google rating. Reviews praise the friendly staff, well-maintained facilities including playgrounds, sports courts, and indoor recreation amenities. However, some concerns include temperature control issues and discrepancies between advertised and actual operating hours.

friendly and welcoming staffnice facilitiesplayground
Address
6655 E Zimmerly, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 688-8930
Open Arms Lutheran Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Open Arms Lutheran CDC receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, educational activities, and Christian environment, though three negative reviews cite poor customer service communication, high child-to-staff ratios, cleanliness concerns, and leadership issues.

Staff friendliness and knowledge of children's nameseducational activities throughout the dayfamily events and programs
Address
12885 West Maple, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 721-1567
Cloud County Community College Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

This facility appears to be Cloud County Community College rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the institution for affordable education, friendly staff, and good academic quality. Alumni report successful transfers to universities and positive educational experiences.

Affordable tuitionfriendly and helpful staffgood faculty
Address
2221 Campus Drive, Concordia, KS
Phone
(785) 243-3302

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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.