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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Abilene, KS

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Abilene. Average rating: 4.65/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Abilene, Kansas at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.65/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Abilene has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.65/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 67410 zip code, averaging 4.65 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Abilene

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.

  1. 1
    Emmanuels Preschool
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    1300 N Vine, Abilene, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 10 children

    Reviews describe Emmanuel's Preschool as a Christian-based facility with a strong community atmosphere. Parents consistently praise the friendly, welcoming environment, quality worship services, and family-focused approach to childcare and spiritual development.

    Christian values and teachingfriendly and caring staffwelcoming communitycontemporary worship
  2. 2
    Abilene Child Care Learning Center
    4.18 score
    4.3(8)

    504 S Campbell, Abilene, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children

    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 atmospherehighly recommended by satisfied parents

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Abilene

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Abilene zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
674105
4.65
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Abilene (10–100 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Abilene based on parent reviews

Emmanuels Preschool

5(12)

1300 N Vine, Abilene, KS

Reviews describe Emmanuel's Preschool as a Christian-based facility with a strong community atmosphere. Parents consistently praise the friendly, welcoming environment, quality worship services, and family-focused approach to childcare and spiritual development.

Christian values and teachingfriendly and caring staffwelcoming community

Abilene Child Care Learning Center

4.3(8)

504 S Campbell, Abilene, KS

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

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Abilene, Kansas

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Abilene, Kansas. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Abilene have an average rating of 4.65 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.65 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Abilene, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Abilene

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Emmanuels Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Reviews describe Emmanuel's Preschool as a Christian-based facility with a strong community atmosphere. Parents consistently praise the friendly, welcoming environment, quality worship services, and family-focused approach to childcare and spiritual development.

Christian values and teachingfriendly and caring staffwelcoming community
Address
1300 N Vine, Abilene, KS
Phone
(785) 263-3334
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
Learn And Grow Depot Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1003 N Brady, Abilene, KS
Phone
(785) 263-3667
Son Shine House Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
612 N Buckeye, Abilene, KS
Phone
(785) 263-3120
Saint Andrews Preschool And Extended Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
301 S Buckeye Avenue, Abilene, KS
Phone
(785) 263-3245

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Abilene, Kansas. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Abilene have an average Google rating of 4.65 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Abilene, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Kansas's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Kansas)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daycare costs in Kansas typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Abilene for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Abilene must be licensed by Kansas's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.