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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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Osage Recreation Center School Age Program
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Parents praise the Osage Recreation Center as a fun, family-friendly facility with excellent amenities including a splash pad, basketball courts, and open park space. The facility is well-maintained with recent upgrades and offers good shade and seating. However, some concerns have been raised about maintenance issues.

splash padbasketball courtsopen park area
Address
2121 W 31 Street South, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 337-7909
Ymca- Northwest Branch Camp
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

This is not a daycare center but rather a YMCA fitness facility in Wichita, Kansas. Reviews consistently praise the clean, well-maintained facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and good value for membership. The only concern raised relates to outdated administrative processes with redundant paper forms and digital data entry.

Excellent customer service and friendly staffclean and well-maintained facilitiescomprehensive equipment and amenities including pools an
Address
13838 W 21st St North, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 264-4161
Happy Hearts Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Happy Hearts Child Development Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, educational focus, and comfortable environment for children. One parent reported poor communication and being hung up on during a tour inquiry. The center appears to excel in early childhood education and behavioral support.

caring and flexible staffstrong focus on academics (ABCs123s
Address
5833 E 37th St N, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 683-3131
Rainbow Knowledge Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Rainbow Knowledge Christian Learning Center (operating as Bright Minds) receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring and welcoming staff, structured learning activities, regular communication, and safe environment. The facility has recently undergone renovations and implemented new curriculum under new leadership.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentstructured learning activities with enrichment experiences
Address
2117 N Parkwood Ln, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 686-6134
Countryside United Methodist Preschool & Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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.

caring and patient staffstrong communication with parentsclean and well-organized facility
Address
3221 Burlingame Rd, Topeka, KS
Phone
(785) 266-6673
Christ Cathedral Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Christ Cathedral Montessori School is praised for its beautiful building and inclusive, welcoming environment. Parents appreciate the facility's architecture and the kind, accepting community. One reviewer noted staff interactions felt somewhat obligatory rather than genuine.

Beautiful building with stained glass windowsinclusive and LGBTQ friendlykind and accepting people
Address
138 S 8th St, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 827-7444
Salina Family Ymca Camp Swat
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Parents consistently praise the Salina Family YMCA Camp SWAT for its friendly and positive staff, clean facilities, and quality childcare services. Staff members like Constance Zimmerman, Rachel, Karma, and Cheyanne are specifically highlighted for their patience, communication, and dedication to children's care. The facility offers excellent amenities and a strong community focus on wellness.

friendly and positive staffpatient and understanding childcare providersresponsive communication
Address
570 Ymca Drive, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 825-5215
Ymca Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise the YMCA Early Education Center for its friendly and positive staff, clean facilities, and responsive communication. Staff members like Ms. Constance Zimmerman, Rachel, Karma, and Cheyanne are specifically commended for their patience and care with children. The center is noted as a valuable community resource dedicated to wellness.

Patient and understanding staffresponsive communicationclean facilities
Address
570 Ymca Drive, Salina, KS
Phone
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Spring River Mental Health And Wellness INC
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
6610 Se Quakervale Rd, Riverton, KS
Phone
(620) 848-8230
Little Angels Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Little Angels Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the attentive care, cleanliness, and educational activities provided by Ms. Chrystal and her staff. However, one former employee gave a 1-star rating citing rude treatment of staff and children, unpaid wages, and lack of structured activities.

Affordable pricingsmall class sizesattentive and caring staff
Address
1206 North 155th Street, Basehor, KS
Phone
(913) 724-4444
Usd 475 Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1803 Elmdale, Junction City, KS
Phone
(785) 717-7490
Presbyterian Community Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1419 Western Avenue, Wellington, KS
Phone
(620) 326-6358
Countryside Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
6101 Nall Avenue, Mission, KS
Phone
(913) 262-2102
Indian Heights United Methodist Preschool & Parents Day Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The reviews provided appear to be for Indian Heights United Methodist Church rather than its preschool program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, diverse congregation, and community service. One negative review criticizes the church's theological stance.

Welcoming and accepting communitydiverse congregationsupportive pastor
Address
10211 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS
Phone
(913) 648-8534
The Whole Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents overwhelmingly praise The Whole Child Development Center, particularly praising the transformation under new ownership by Holly and Charles starting in January 2024. Reviews highlight exceptional staff care, clean and updated facilities, strong curriculum balancing academics with play, excellent daily communication with parents, and individualized attention to children's needs including special accommodations. Parents report significant child development gains in confidence, social skills, and academic readiness.

Kind and caring staffclean and bright facilitiesupdated classrooms
Address
9740 Rosehill Rd, Lenexa, KS
Phone
(913) 495-5979
Lets Grow Preschool And Mothers Day Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Let's Grow Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the nurturing environment, experienced staff led by owner Beth, and child-centered approach to learning. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend and have made significant developmental progress. One parent noted cleanliness concerns and facility maintenance issues during their visit.

Affordable pricingExtended/flexible hoursNurturing and patient staff
Address
8718 W 62 Terr, Merriam, KS
Phone
(913) 262-2357
Elizabeth B Ballard Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Elizabeth B Ballard Community Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its quality early education programs, caring staff, and comprehensive community support services. Parents highlight the warm, welcoming environment where children thrive and the center's exceptional ability to connect families with local resources and assistance. The facility is recognized as a valuable asset to the Lawrence community.

caring and excellent teacherswarm and welco
Address
708 Elm St, Lawrence, KS
Phone
(785) 842-2072
Saint Joseph Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
11525 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS
Phone
(913) 631-1000
Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with praise for the new director and staff as dedicated, caring educators who prepare children academically, socially, and spiritually for kindergarten. The facility is described as bright, clean, and welcoming with an accredited program. However, one review notes the church leadership's decision to close the preschool abruptly mid-school year, creating hardship for families.

Bright and clean facilitydedicated and caring staffstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
920 Alta Lane, Olathe, KS
Phone
(913) 780-0991
Lets Grow Preschool And Mothers Day Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Let's Grow Preschool is highly praised by most parents for its nurturing, family-oriented environment and caring staff led by owner Beth. Children consistently show enthusiasm for attending, and parents appreciate the affordable pricing, flexible hours, and educational focus. One parent reported cleanliness and maintenance concerns during their visit.

Caring and patient staffnurturing environmentchildren enjoy attending
Address
8718 W 62 Terrace, Merriam, KS
Phone
(913) 262-2226
Hope Lutheran
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Hope Lutheran School is a school-based Christian institution in Shawnee, Kansas with consistently excellent reviews. Parents and students praise the caring teachers, strong academics, Christ-centered education, and diverse extracurricular activities. The school is noted for preparing students well for higher education and creating a welcoming, supportive community environment.

caring and warm teachersstrong academicsChrist-centered education
Address
6308 Quivira, Shawnee, KS
Phone
(913) 631-1694
Martin Luther King Jr Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4.2

The reviews appear to be for a church facility rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual experience, and friendly congregation. One minor note mentions that Google directions to the location are inaccurate.

Welcoming and caring environmentfriendly staffgood services
Address
2727 East 25th Street North, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 683-3879
Loving Arms Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Loving Arms Child Care Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and clean facilities, though a small number of parents reported serious safety and management concerns that were not adequately addressed.

caring and dedicated staffstrong educational focusclean facility
Address
1241 North Ridge Road, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 722-2191
Tdcs Crestview Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2245 Sw Eveningside Dr, Topeka, KS
Phone
(785) 228-8921
Saint Marys Love N Learn Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
232 E Cloud, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 827-7482
Heartland Early Head Start Centerbased
Headstart Programs
4.2
Address
700 Jupiter, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 309-9500
Heartland Early Learning Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
650 E Crawford St, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 309-9362
Noahs Ark Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
6100 W Maple, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 943-3208
Shawnee South Day Camp
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

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.

Spacious and cleanfun activities for kidsvariety of playground equipment
Address
6715 Sw Westview Rd, Topeka, KS
Phone
(785) 862-2163
Heartland Early Learning Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
650 E Crawford, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 309-9363

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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.