Best Daycare Centers in Kansas City, MO
Compare 196 daycare centers in Kansas City. Average rating: 4.26/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Kansas City, Missouri at a glance
- Daycares
- 196
- Avg rating
- 4.26/5
- Parent reviews
- 1,898
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 52
Kansas City has 196 licensed daycares with 1,898 parent reviews averaging 4.26/5.52 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 38% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 64155 (avg 4.58 stars), while 64114 has the largest selection (18 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kansas City
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.
- 1Red Bridge United Methodist Early Childhood Center4.8 score5(20)
636 E 117th St, Kansas City, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 104 children
Red Bridge United Methodist Early Childhood Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, play-based learning environment and strong communication. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, dedicated teachers with high tenure, and Director Miss Leslie's warm, hands-on leadership. Children reportedly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, with parents noting their children are well-prepared for elementary school.
caring - 2The Kiddie Depot Daycare LLC4.72 score4.9(20)
3501 Woodland Ave, Kansas City, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
The Kiddie Depot Daycare LLC (Margaret's Place) receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, family-oriented environment and genuine care provided by staff. Parents consistently highlight the founder Patricia McCreary's passion and leadership, along with the quality activities, nutritious meals, and engaging programs that help participants thrive.
Loving and compassionate staffwarm welcoming atmospherehealthy attitudes toward lifenutritious meals - 3Little Blessings Day Care4.62 score5(8)
8622 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Little Blessings Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the strong academic curriculum, engaging hands-on activities, and exceptional care provided by teacher Lisa McKinzie. Parents consistently highlight the clean, organized, safe classroom environment and note their children's significant academic and social growth.
Caring and compassionate teacherstrong academic curriculumhands-on and interactive activitiesclean and organized classroom - 4Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church4.56 score4.7(20)
7600 Nw Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 80 children
Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church's preschool program receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring teachers, and quality early childhood education. Parents highlight the community-oriented environment and note that the facility is part of a larger church with strong family support systems. One parent expressed a wish for full-week enrollment options beyond the current 2-3 day offerings.
Kind and caring teacherswelcoming community atmospherequality learning environmentgood for preparing children for classroom settings - 5Canterbury Academy At Briarcliff4.56 score4.7(20)
1701 Nw Platte Rd, Kansas City, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 124 children
Canterbury Academy at Briarcliff receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and nurturing staff, clean facilities, strong parent-teacher communication, engaging curriculum, and supportive environment that helps children adjust and thrive.
Warm and caring staffclean facilitiesexcellent parent-teacher communication via appengaging curriculum with art and sensory projects - 6Stephen'S House4.56 score4.7(20)
5755 N Northwood Rd, Kansas City, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 116 children
Stephen's House is a highly-rated family-owned daycare center in Kansas City where all 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, stable staff, intentional curriculum, strong communication, and nurturing environment that makes children excited to attend.
Experienced and long-tenured staff with consistencywarm and nurturing environmentthoughtful age-appropriate curriculumstrong parent communication via Brightwheel app - 7Tomlin Academy LLC4.56 score4.7(20)
9700 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 95 children
Tomlin Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the dedicated leadership of Ms. Tomlin, attentive staff, and engaging educational activities. Parents highlight a welcoming community atmosphere where children feel safe, supported, and genuinely excited about attending.
Attentive and patient teachersactive learning environmentstrong leadershipwelcoming facility with seasonal celebrations - 8Second Presbyterian Eclc4.55 score4.8(11)
318 E 55th St, Kansas City, MO · Church Daycare · Capacity: 48 children
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Second Presbyterian Church rather than its ECLC (Early Learning and Care Center) program. Reviews praise the church community as welcoming, inclusive, and spiritually enriching with thoughtful leadership and relevant messaging.
Welcoming and inclusive atmospherestrong leadershipthoughtful sermonsmix of traditional and modern elements - 9Little Lambs - Platte Co4.5 score5(5)
8017 Nw Hampton Rd, Kansas City, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 22 children
Little Lambs receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents across multiple locations. Parents consistently praise the caring and passionate staff, structured curriculum, and safe learning environment. The center's before and after care options are appreciated by working parents.
caring and passionate staffwelcoming environmentchildren feel loved and safestrong curriculum and structure - 10Little Lambs Preschool & Pdo4.5 score5(5)
9555 N Oak Trfy, Kansas City, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 184 children
Little Lambs Preschool & PDO receives consistently positive feedback from parents across its multiple Kansas City campuses. Parents praise the caring and welcoming staff, structured curriculum, and safe learning environment. The facility's before and after care options are also noted as beneficial for working parents.
caring and passionate staffwelcoming environmentchildren feel loved and safestrong curriculum and structure
Rating Distribution
Based on 138 daycares with Google ratings in Kansas City
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 1,898 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Kansas City, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Kansas City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64155 | 9 | 4.58 | 4 | |
| 64108 | 7 | 4.57 | 2 | |
| 64109 | 10 | 4.48 | 6 | |
| 64127 | 10 | 4.47 | 3 | |
| 64138 | 9 | 4.42 | 4 | |
| 64114 | 18 | 4.42 | 4 | |
| 64111 | 11 | 4.37 | 2 | |
| 64134 | 14 | 4.36 | 4 | |
| 64113 | 6 | 4.34 | 1 | |
| 64110 | 7 | 4.3 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Kansas City (16–602 children)
Small
up to 30 children
13
Medium
31–75 children
64
Large
76–150 children
80
Very Large
150+ children
39
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Kansas City based on parent reviews
Red Bridge United Methodist Early Childhood Center
636 E 117th St, Kansas City, MO
Red Bridge United Methodist Early Childhood Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, play-based learning environment and strong communication. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, dedicated teachers with high tenure, and Director Miss Leslie's warm, hands-on leadership. Children reportedly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, with parents noting their children are well-prepared for elementary school.
The Kiddie Depot Daycare LLC
3501 Woodland Ave, Kansas City, MO
The Kiddie Depot Daycare LLC (Margaret's Place) receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, family-oriented environment and genuine care provided by staff. Parents consistently highlight the founder Patricia McCreary's passion and leadership, along with the quality activities, nutritious meals, and engaging programs that help participants thrive.
Little Blessings Day Care
8622 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO
Little Blessings Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the strong academic curriculum, engaging hands-on activities, and exceptional care provided by teacher Lisa McKinzie. Parents consistently highlight the clean, organized, safe classroom environment and note their children's significant academic and social growth.
Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church
7600 Nw Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO
Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church's preschool program receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring teachers, and quality early childhood education. Parents highlight the community-oriented environment and note that the facility is part of a larger church with strong family support systems. One parent expressed a wish for full-week enrollment options beyond the current 2-3 day offerings.
Canterbury Academy At Briarcliff
1701 Nw Platte Rd, Kansas City, MO
Canterbury Academy at Briarcliff receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and nurturing staff, clean facilities, strong parent-teacher communication, engaging curriculum, and supportive environment that helps children adjust and thrive.
Stephen'S House
5755 N Northwood Rd, Kansas City, MO
Stephen's House is a highly-rated family-owned daycare center in Kansas City where all 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, stable staff, intentional curriculum, strong communication, and nurturing environment that makes children excited to attend.
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Daycare Centers in Kansas City, Missouri
Navigating childcare options in Kansas City, Missouri, involves exploring a diverse landscape of 196 facilities, ranging from church-based programs to independent centers. Parents frequently highlight the compassion and dedication of staff as a defining characteristic of these centers, offering peace of mind during the search. The directory also highlights specific neighborhoods, such as the 64119 zip code, where facilities maintain exceptional community standards.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Kansas City have an average rating of 4.26 out of 5 across 138 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.44 stars. Our analysis covers 1,898 parent reviews. Parents in Kansas City most frequently praise daycares for compassionate and dedicated staff, helpful caseworkers, and friendly and compassionate staff.
When choosing a daycare in Kansas City, 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 Kansas City
Showing 196 results
- Address
- 1012 E 52nd St, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 235-2601
- Address
- 8817 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 349-3700
Bright Horizons Children's Centers LLC in Kansas City is affiliated with Children's Mercy Hospital and receives mostly positive feedback. Parents praise the facility, staff professionalism, and educational programs, though some note concerns about parking and occasional staff demeanor issues.
- Address
- 610 E 22nd St, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 234-9200
Creative World School Inc. has received consistently positive reviews with parents praising the caring, attentive staff and safe, educational environment. One parent noted initial concerns upon enrollment in Fall 2024 but reported significant improvements in management and classroom consistency since early 2025. Overall, parents report their children are excited to attend and thriving in their care.
- Address
- 4747 Hocker Rd, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 478-1988
- Address
- 10450 Hickman Mills Dr, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 446-1900
The Children's Place receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and knowledgeable staff, quality programs and activities, and the supportive environment for children and families.
- Address
- 2 E 59th St, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 363-1898
Parents consistently praise this Kindercare location for its warm, caring staff and individualized attention to each child. Directors and teachers are described as responsive, professional, and genuinely invested in children's development and family needs. All 10 reviews rate the center 5/5 stars.
- Address
- 5900 Nw Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 741-4331
- Address
- 1951 Nw 87th Ter, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 561-9622
La Petite Academy receives exclusively positive reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and thriving, with strong communication and organization throughout the center.
- Address
- 5809 Nw 64th Ter, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 741-7183
- Address
- 121 N Quincy Ave, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 923-3689
- Address
- 8434 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 349-3412
- Address
- 7227 Jackson Ave, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 418-1950
- Address
- 2247 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 876-6285
- Address
- 7908 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 392-5163
- Address
- 9915 E 38th Ter, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 418-7000
One parent describes a five-star experience where staff, including teachers and management, are noted as caring and engaging for their toddler. Another review highlights the facility's flexibility with scheduling as a key benefit.
- Address
- 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 276-4888
- Address
- 10530 Greenwood Rd, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 316-8400
One parent describes their past preschool experience as very fun and engaging, though they have not visited in a long time to confirm current conditions. The limited feedback suggests a positive historical environment but lacks recent verification. No specific negatives are mentioned in the available review.
- Address
- 4231 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 932-3900
- Address
- 3714 E 27th St, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 924-7529
- Address
- 5305 E Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 966-1599
- Address
- 6845 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 444-0771
- Address
- 11430 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 942-5567
Parents consistently praise Boys Clubs of Greater Kansas City as a positive, engaging environment where children enjoy attending. Staff members are described as professional, nice, and maintaining good communication with families. The program is valued for providing mentoring, educational activities, and keeping children mentally stimulated both during and after school.
- Address
- 2405 Elmwood Ave, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 241-5252
Parents consistently praise Boys Clubs of Greater Kansas City for its caring, dedicated staff and safe, welcoming environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and benefit from academic support, behavior guidance, and diverse activities including sports and clubs. The organization has maintained quality over years with responsive leadership that addresses parent concerns.
- Address
- 3831 E 43rd, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 861-6300
- Address
- 1000 W 17th St, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 418-7700
- Address
- 10551 Ambassador Dr, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 880-9996
- Address
- 3101 Main, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 931-1347
- Address
- 7500 Oak St, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 444-5517
St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Kansas City operates as a religious facility with community activities. Reviews are positive and highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality of worship services, and family-friendly events, though most reviews focus on church services rather than daycare operations specifically.
- Address
- 9420 James A Reed Rd, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 763-8507
- Address
- 3101 Main, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 841-2284
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Missouri)
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