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7 Child Daycare & Preschools in Junction City, Kansas

Browse all 7 child daycare & preschools in Junction City, Kansas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Junction 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.

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    227 W 7 St, Junction City, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children

    Neighborhood Learning Center in Junction City receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, excellent communication, and a family-oriented atmosphere where children feel safe and loved. Multiple long-term families express deep gratitude and strong recommendations for the center.

    Compassionate and caring staffexcellent parent communicationclean facilitystrong academic preparation (especially reading)
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    Armed Services Ymca
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    111 E 16 St, Junction City, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Reviews praise the Armed Services YMCA as a clean, well-maintained fitness facility with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Members highlight the variety of amenities including swimming, water aerobics, equipment, hot tub, sauna, and massage services. The facility offers flexible membership options and is noted as a good place for families and seniors to stay active.

    Clean facilityfriendly and knowledgeable staffvariety of exercise equipmentswimming pool
  3. 3

    630 S Eisenhower Dr, Junction City, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

    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 worshipnice faci
  4. 4

    1531 Saint Marys Road, Junction City, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children

    Loving Arms Learning Center in Junction City, Kansas receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional staff care, child development, and a warm, family-like atmosphere that makes children eager to attend. Parents consistently report feeling at ease leaving their children in the center's care.

    Warm and caring staffchild development and learning outcomesfamily-like atmospherecommunication with parents
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    1516 N Jefferson Street, Junction City, KS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 15 children

    Reviews are highly polarized with no substantive daycare-specific feedback. Positive reviews praise the church's spiritual teachings and pastoral leadership, while negative reviews cite rudeness from leadership and concerns about manipulation and emotional harm within the organization.

    Spiritual instructionBible study programspastoral leadership
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    110 N Eisenhower, Junction City, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

    Kansas Kids Daycare receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and supportive environment. However, a few negative reviews mention enrollment communication issues and concerns about teaching quality and contract policies for military families.

    Caring and dedicated staffstrong pre-K academic preparationage-appropriate activitiespotty training support

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Junction City based on parent reviews

Neighborhood Learning Center

4.5(20)

227 W 7 St, Junction City, KS

Neighborhood Learning Center in Junction City receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, excellent communication, and a family-oriented atmosphere where children feel safe and loved. Multiple long-term families express deep gratitude and strong recommendations for the center.

Compassionate and caring staffexcellent parent communicationclean facility

Armed Services Ymca

4.5(20)

111 E 16 St, Junction City, KS

Reviews praise the Armed Services YMCA as a clean, well-maintained fitness facility with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Members highlight the variety of amenities including swimming, water aerobics, equipment, hot tub, sauna, and massage services. The facility offers flexible membership options and is noted as a good place for families and seniors to stay active.

Clean facilityfriendly and knowledgeable staffvariety of exercise equipment

Immanuel Lutheran Early Childhood Center

4.3(7)

630 S Eisenhower Dr, Junction City, KS

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

Usd 475 Child Development Center

4.2(4)

1803 Elmdale, Junction City, KS

Loving Arms Learning Center

3.9(20)

1531 Saint Marys Road, Junction City, KS

Loving Arms Learning Center in Junction City, Kansas receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional staff care, child development, and a warm, family-like atmosphere that makes children eager to attend. Parents consistently report feeling at ease leaving their children in the center's care.

Warm and caring staffchild development and learning outcomesfamily-like atmosphere

Kansas Kids Daycare And Preschool

3.7(6)

110 N Eisenhower, Junction City, KS

Kansas Kids Daycare receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and supportive environment. However, a few negative reviews mention enrollment communication issues and concerns about teaching quality and contract policies for military families.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong pre-K academic preparationage-appropriate activities

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Daycare types in Junction City

Child Daycare & Preschools in Junction City, Kansas

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Junction City, Kansas, making up 88% of the 8 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Junction City, 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 Junction City

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Neighborhood Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Neighborhood Learning Center in Junction City receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, excellent communication, and a family-oriented atmosphere where children feel safe and loved. Multiple long-term families express deep gratitude and strong recommendations for the center.

Compassionate and caring staffexcellent parent communicationclean facility
Address
227 W 7 St, Junction City, KS
Phone
(785) 238-8232
Armed Services Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews praise the Armed Services YMCA as a clean, well-maintained fitness facility with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Members highlight the variety of amenities including swimming, water aerobics, equipment, hot tub, sauna, and massage services. The facility offers flexible membership options and is noted as a good place for families and seniors to stay active.

Clean facilityfriendly and knowledgeable staffvariety of exercise equipment
Address
111 E 16 St, Junction City, KS
Phone
(785) 238-8297
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
Usd 475 Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1803 Elmdale, Junction City, KS
Phone
(785) 717-7490
Loving Arms Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Loving Arms Learning Center in Junction City, Kansas receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional staff care, child development, and a warm, family-like atmosphere that makes children eager to attend. Parents consistently report feeling at ease leaving their children in the center's care.

Warm and caring staffchild development and learning outcomesfamily-like atmosphere
Address
1531 Saint Marys Road, Junction City, KS
Phone
(785) 238-8276
Kansas Kids Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kansas Kids Daycare receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and supportive environment. However, a few negative reviews mention enrollment communication issues and concerns about teaching quality and contract policies for military families.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong pre-K academic preparationage-appropriate activities
Address
110 N Eisenhower, Junction City, KS
Phone
(785) 762-2433
Kansas Kids Preschool And School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
338 W 5 St, Junction City, KS
Phone
(785) 375-5646

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Junction City, Kansas, out of 8 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Junction City, 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
Junction City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
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 Junction City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Junction City 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.