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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Paola, KS

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Paola. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Paola, Kansas at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.8/5
Parent reviews
4
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Paola offers 5 licensed child daycare & preschools, 6 of which have public ratings averaging 4.8/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 83% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 66071 zip code, averaging 4.8 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Paola

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Paola, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.96avg rating
5 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Paola zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
660717
4.8
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Paola (15–99 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Paola based on parent reviews

Little Lambs Day Care

4.8(3)

1016 North Pearl, Paola, KS

Reviewers highlight the facility's cleanliness and well-maintained condition, noting that the staff is consistently friendly and caring. Parents report that their children enjoy the environment and have not experienced any issues with their time there.

clean facilitywell-keptfriendly staff

Sonshine Preschool

5(1)

401 E Piankishaw, Paola, KS

One parent describes the center as challenging children to learn and explore new things. The single review highlights an engaging educational environment without noting any drawbacks.

challenging curriculumfocus on exploration

Paola Preschool

5

110 E Peoria, Paola, KS

First Baptist Christian Preschool

5

207 E Wea, Paola, KS

Kreative Korner

5

31710 Old Kc Rd, Paola, KS

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Daycare types in Paola

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Paola, Kansas

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Paola, Kansas, making up 71% of the 7 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 Paola have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 83% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.96 stars. Our analysis covers 4 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Paola, 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 Paola

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Sonshine Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the center as challenging children to learn and explore new things. The single review highlights an engaging educational environment without noting any drawbacks.

challenging curriculumfocus on exploration
Address
401 E Piankishaw, Paola, KS
Phone
(913) 294-4592
Paola Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
110 E Peoria, Paola, KS
Phone
(913) 294-4501
First Baptist Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
207 E Wea, Paola, KS
Phone
(913) 294-4511
Kreative Korner
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
31710 Old Kc Rd, Paola, KS
Phone
(913) 294-4331
Little Lambs Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviewers highlight the facility's cleanliness and well-maintained condition, noting that the staff is consistently friendly and caring. Parents report that their children enjoy the environment and have not experienced any issues with their time there.

clean facilitywell-keptfriendly staff
Address
1016 North Pearl, Paola, KS
Phone
(913) 294-4262

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Paola, Kansas, out of 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Paola have an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 83% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Paola, 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
Paola offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Paola for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Paola 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.