
Compare 14 child daycare & preschools in Lenexa. Average rating: 4.26/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Lenexa has 14 licensed child daycare & preschools with 193 parent reviews averaging 4.26/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 50% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 66219 (avg 4.85 stars), while 66215 has the largest selection (14 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
15700 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 64 children
Community Covenant Church PS and PDO in Lenexa receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. The facility is commended for its caring staff, Christian values, and well-regarded preschool program. The church and its facilities are described as welcoming, beautiful, and actively involved in community outreach.
15215 College Blvd, Lenexa, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children
Building Blocks Child Development Center in Lenexa receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, experienced staff, strong teacher-child relationships, safe environment, and child-centered approach to learning and development.
8835 Monrovia St, Lenexa, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Parents consistently praise Children's Treehouse for its intentional, developmental curriculum and caring staff who genuinely know each child. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and secure, with excellent communication through their app. Multiple families report long-term satisfaction and recommend the center highly.
11740 W 77th St, Lenexa, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children
Tender Hearts Inc is a home care agency (not a traditional daycare) that receives consistently excellent reviews for providing compassionate, professional care for elderly and ill clients. Parents and family members praise the owner Patty Prange's personal attention, the careful selection and training of caregivers, and the responsive, caring approach to meeting clients' needs.
7740 Lackman Rd, Lenexa, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children
Reviews consistently praise Saint Pauls Preschool as a welcoming and inclusive community that accepts people of all backgrounds without judgment. Parents highlight the supportive atmosphere, quality music programming, and the church's mission to serve others unconditionally. One review criticized the church's progressive theology.
9740 Rosehill Rd, Lenexa, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
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.
9550 Pflumm, Lenexa, KS · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 60 children
Camp Special Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from current parents, who praise the caring staff, faith-based curriculum, and quality care. However, prospective parents report significant communication challenges, with multiple complaints about unreturned phone calls and emails during the enrollment process. One additional concern was raised about facility cleanliness.
10216 Pflumm, Lenexa, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 119 children
Special Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current families who praise the caring staff, faith-based approach, and quality care. However, prospective families report significant communication challenges when attempting to enroll, with complaints about unanswered calls and emails. One review also mentions an odor concern.
9100 Park, Lenexa, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Only one review specifically addresses the Child Development Center daycare. The reviewer reports their two children received good care with wonderful teachers, particularly in the newborn room. The center features an intergenerational program where community residents visit to read and do activities with the children.
Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Lenexa
Average ratings by facility type in Lenexa, based on parent reviews
Lenexa zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66219 | 5 | 4.85 | 2 | |
| 66215 | 14 | 4.03 | 2 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Lenexa (35–213 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
9
Large
76–150 children
11
Very Large
150+ children
3
Highest rated daycares in Lenexa based on parent reviews
15215 College Blvd, Lenexa, KS
Building Blocks Child Development Center in Lenexa receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, experienced staff, strong teacher-child relationships, safe environment, and child-centered approach to learning and development.
8835 Monrovia St, Lenexa, KS
Parents consistently praise Children's Treehouse for its intentional, developmental curriculum and caring staff who genuinely know each child. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and secure, with excellent communication through their app. Multiple families report long-term satisfaction and recommend the center highly.
11740 W 77th St, Lenexa, KS
Tender Hearts Inc is a home care agency (not a traditional daycare) that receives consistently excellent reviews for providing compassionate, professional care for elderly and ill clients. Parents and family members praise the owner Patty Prange's personal attention, the careful selection and training of caregivers, and the responsive, caring approach to meeting clients' needs.
7740 Lackman Rd, Lenexa, KS
Reviews consistently praise Saint Pauls Preschool as a welcoming and inclusive community that accepts people of all backgrounds without judgment. Parents highlight the supportive atmosphere, quality music programming, and the church's mission to serve others unconditionally. One review criticized the church's progressive theology.
9201 Summit Street, Lenexa, KS
Parents highlight the program's faith-based environment, professional staff, and comprehensive curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Reviewers appreciate the variety of care options, including before-and-after school and summer programs, as well as educational features like weekly themes and nutrition education. The few reviews so far mention no specific negatives, with one parent noting the program keeps kids busy and another expressing satisfaction with the variety of offerings.
9740 Rosehill Rd, Lenexa, KS
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.
There are 14 child daycare & preschools in Lenexa, Kansas, making up 61% of the 23 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Lenexa have an average rating of 4.26 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 193 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Lenexa, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents highlight the program's faith-based environment, professional staff, and comprehensive curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Reviewers appreciate the variety of care options, including before-and-after school and summer programs, as well as educational features like weekly themes and nutrition education. The few reviews so far mention no specific negatives, with one parent noting the program keeps kids busy and another expressing satisfaction with the variety of offerings.
Building Blocks Child Development Center in Lenexa receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, experienced staff, strong teacher-child relationships, safe environment, and child-centered approach to learning and development.
Parents consistently praise Children's Treehouse for its intentional, developmental curriculum and caring staff who genuinely know each child. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and secure, with excellent communication through their app. Multiple families report long-term satisfaction and recommend the center highly.
Reviews consistently praise Saint Pauls Preschool as a welcoming and inclusive community that accepts people of all backgrounds without judgment. Parents highlight the supportive atmosphere, quality music programming, and the church's mission to serve others unconditionally. One review criticized the church's progressive theology.
Tender Hearts Inc is a home care agency (not a traditional daycare) that receives consistently excellent reviews for providing compassionate, professional care for elderly and ill clients. Parents and family members praise the owner Patty Prange's personal attention, the careful selection and training of caregivers, and the responsive, caring approach to meeting clients' needs.
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.
Special Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current families who praise the caring staff, faith-based approach, and quality care. However, prospective families report significant communication challenges when attempting to enroll, with complaints about unanswered calls and emails. One review also mentions an odor concern.
Only one review specifically addresses the Child Development Center daycare. The reviewer reports their two children received good care with wonderful teachers, particularly in the newborn room. The center features an intergenerational program where community residents visit to read and do activities with the children.
Feedback for KREATIVE KIDZ INC is mixed, with one parent highlighting a clean, friendly, and organized environment, while another reports serious issues regarding staff behavior and billing practices. The negative review details experiences with an intimidating staff member, unexpected charges, and unhelpful support for online payment systems.
One parent with childhood experience at the facility reports negative incidents involving physical punishment and yelling, as well as an unpleasant odor. The reviewer strongly advises against attending based on these past experiences.
One parent describes a positive experience with happy children, loving teachers, and well-maintained facilities, while another reports severe issues including high staff turnover, billing errors, and allegations of staff neglect and retaliation.
La Petite Academy Preschool & Child Care in Lenexa receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting excellent staff, safe and nurturing environment, strong educational preparation, and effective parent communication through their app and live cameras.
Country Kids Day Care receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all age groups. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, strong developmental outcomes, and excellent facilities, particularly the outdoor play areas. The center is noted for its supportive director and comprehensive programming.
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