58 Child Daycare & Preschools in Topeka, Kansas
Browse all 58 child daycare & preschools in Topeka, Kansas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Topeka
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.
- 1Community Preschool & Extended Day Program4.55 score4.8(11)
1811 Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Community Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the dedicated, caring teachers and strong family involvement. Parents highlight excellent communication, engaging learning activities, and a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive both academically and emotionally.
Dedicated and caring teachersstrong teacher-to-student ratioexcellent communication with parentsparent involvement and volunteer opportunities - 2Lake Rec Reynolds Day Camp4.48 score4.7(11)
3325 Se Tinman Circle, Topeka, KS · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 60 children
This facility is not actually a daycare but a shelter house and event venue at Lake Rec Reynolds in Topeka. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with guests praising it as an excellent space for weddings, parties, retreats, and community events.
Beautiful grounds and lake locationair-conditioned shelter housefull kitchen with large windowsclean facilities - 3Northland Christian Day Care Center4.48 score4.6(20)
3102 North Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
Reviews consistently praise Northland Christian Day Care Center for its welcoming, friendly atmosphere and strong Christian focus. Parents appreciate the pastoral care, community involvement, and quality ministries for children of all ages. The facility fosters a sense of belonging and spiritual growth among families.
Friendly and welcoming staffstrong Christian teachingquality programs for infants/children/youthsense of community - 4Instructional Sports Camp4.48 score4.6(20)
801 Ne Poplar, Topeka, KS · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 96 children
Instructional Sports Camp in Topeka is a school-based facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the clean environment, friendly staff, affordable pricing, and versatile amenities including sports equipment and games. The facility is also noted for hosting birthday parties and serving as a community gathering space.
Kind and helpful staffclean environmentvariety of activities (ping pongpool - 5Creative Play Preschool At Oakland Community Center4.48 score4.6(20)
801 Poplar, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Creative Play Preschool at Oakland Community Center receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the facility's cleanliness, kind staff, affordability, and versatile amenities including games, gym access, and party hosting capabilities. The center is praised for accessibility and community engagement.
Kind and helpful staffclean environmentaffordable pricingaccessible facilities for families with disabilities - 6Faith Lutheran Early Learning Center4.46 score4.6(16)
1716 Sw Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children
The reviews provided are for Faith Lutheran Church, not the Early Learning Center daycare program. The church reviews are uniformly positive (all 5/5 ratings) and praise the congregation, worship experience, and community atmosphere, but do not address the daycare center's operations, staff, or childcare services.
Welcoming community environmentBible-based teachingsquality music programcaring congregation - 7Bright Circle Montessori School INC4.41 score4.7(7)
401 Sw Oakley Ave, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Bright Circle Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is commended for its educational quality, caring staff, safe environment, and ability to meet individual children's needs. Parents report their children thrived academically and emotionally during their time there.
Montessori curriculumengaging educational programspatient and adaptive staffstrong safety focus - 8Adventureland Child Care And Activity Center4.4 score4.5(20)
2630 Se California Ave, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children
Adventureland Child Care and Activity Center in Topeka receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring and communicative staff, safe environment, educational activities, and positive atmosphere that keeps children happy and engaged. Multiple parents report their children have thrived across different age groups, from infants through toddlers.
Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parents (in-person and app updates)safe environmentdiverse activities and programs - 9Building Blocks Child Care Center4.39 score4.6(9)
620 Sw Lane Ave, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 192 children
Parents consistently praise Building Blocks Child Care Center for its nurturing environment, caring staff, and quality programming. Children across all age groups from infants to pre-K thrive in the clean, colorful facility. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and reluctant to leave at the end of the day.
Friendly and nurturing staffclean and colorful facilitystrong learning environmentage-appropriate programming - 10Creative Play Preschool At Hillcrest Community Center4.32 score4.4(20)
1800 Se 21 St, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Creative Play Preschool at Hillcrest Community Center receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 average across all reviews. Parents praise the facility for cleanliness, safety, staff quality, and diverse recreational programs including basketball coaching and taekwondo. The community center is valued as a safe, well-maintained space for children and families.
Clean facilitiesgreat staffsafe environment for kidsbasketball coaching
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Highest rated daycares in Topeka based on parent reviews
Community Preschool & Extended Day Program
1811 Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS
Community Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the dedicated, caring teachers and strong family involvement. Parents highlight excellent communication, engaging learning activities, and a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive both academically and emotionally.
Northland Christian Day Care Center
3102 North Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS
Reviews consistently praise Northland Christian Day Care Center for its welcoming, friendly atmosphere and strong Christian focus. Parents appreciate the pastoral care, community involvement, and quality ministries for children of all ages. The facility fosters a sense of belonging and spiritual growth among families.
Creative Play Preschool At Oakland Community Center
801 Poplar, Topeka, KS
Creative Play Preschool at Oakland Community Center receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the facility's cleanliness, kind staff, affordability, and versatile amenities including games, gym access, and party hosting capabilities. The center is praised for accessibility and community engagement.
Faith Lutheran Early Learning Center
1716 Sw Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS
The reviews provided are for Faith Lutheran Church, not the Early Learning Center daycare program. The church reviews are uniformly positive (all 5/5 ratings) and praise the congregation, worship experience, and community atmosphere, but do not address the daycare center's operations, staff, or childcare services.
Christ The King Early Education Center
5973 Sw 25th Street, Topeka, KS
Bright Circle Montessori School INC
401 Sw Oakley Ave, Topeka, KS
Bright Circle Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is commended for its educational quality, caring staff, safe environment, and ability to meet individual children's needs. Parents report their children thrived academically and emotionally during their time there.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Topeka, Kansas
There are 58 child daycare & preschools in Topeka, Kansas, making up 63% of the 92 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 Topeka, 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 Topeka
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- Address
- 1621 College, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 232-2026
- Address
- 1701 Sw Collins Avenue, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 234-4674
- Address
- 5973 Sw 25th Street, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 272-2299
- Address
- 1000 Se 28 St, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 233-3122
- Address
- 3909 Sw Burlingame Rd, Suite B, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 862-2077
Community Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the dedicated, caring teachers and strong family involvement. Parents highlight excellent communication, engaging learning activities, and a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive both academically and emotionally.
- Address
- 1811 Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 272-2290
Bright Circle Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is commended for its educational quality, caring staff, safe environment, and ability to meet individual children's needs. Parents report their children thrived academically and emotionally during their time there.
- Address
- 401 Sw Oakley Ave, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 235-5103
- Address
- 3625 Wanamaker, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 271-1091
Reviews consistently praise Northland Christian Day Care Center for its welcoming, friendly atmosphere and strong Christian focus. Parents appreciate the pastoral care, community involvement, and quality ministries for children of all ages. The facility fosters a sense of belonging and spiritual growth among families.
- Address
- 3102 North Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 286-6194
Parents consistently praise Building Blocks Child Care Center for its nurturing environment, caring staff, and quality programming. Children across all age groups from infants to pre-K thrive in the clean, colorful facility. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and reluctant to leave at the end of the day.
- Address
- 620 Sw Lane Ave, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 232-2044
The reviews provided are for Faith Lutheran Church, not the Early Learning Center daycare program. The church reviews are uniformly positive (all 5/5 ratings) and praise the congregation, worship experience, and community atmosphere, but do not address the daycare center's operations, staff, or childcare services.
- Address
- 1716 Sw Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 272-2107
Creative Play Preschool at Oakland Community Center receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the facility's cleanliness, kind staff, affordability, and versatile amenities including games, gym access, and party hosting capabilities. The center is praised for accessibility and community engagement.
- Address
- 801 Poplar, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 368-8379
Adventureland Child Care and Activity Center in Topeka receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring and communicative staff, safe environment, educational activities, and positive atmosphere that keeps children happy and engaged. Multiple parents report their children have thrived across different age groups, from infants through toddlers.
- Address
- 2630 Se California Ave, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 215-5875
Mater Dei Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and academic/social-emotional preparation. However, two serious concerns have been raised: inadequate support for children with special needs and a reported bedbug infestation.
- Address
- 911 Sw Clay, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 232-2160
Creative Play Preschool at Hillcrest Community Center receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 average across all reviews. Parents praise the facility for cleanliness, safety, staff quality, and diverse recreational programs including basketball coaching and taekwondo. The community center is valued as a safe, well-maintained space for children and families.
- Address
- 1800 Se 21 St, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 368-8379
Reviews praise Shawnee North Preschool as a well-maintained community recreation center with excellent facilities and friendly staff. Parents highlight the cleanliness, variety of activities for all ages, and reasonable pricing. The facility offers multiple amenities including a swimming pool, sports fields, walking trails, and various classes.
- Address
- 300 Ne 43rd St, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 286-6067
Parents consistently praise Countryside United Methodist Preschool & Child Care Center for its warm, nurturing environment and genuinely caring staff who treat children as individuals and parents as partners. Reviews highlight excellent communication, creative learning activities, clean facilities, and staff that go above and beyond in supporting child development. All reviewers rated the center 5/5 stars and reported positive experiences, including successful transitions from other daycares.
- Address
- 3221 Burlingame Rd, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 266-6673
- Address
- 2245 Sw Eveningside Dr, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 228-8921
This facility appears to be a senior living/retirement community rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the clean, well-maintained campus with pleasant grounds and engaging activities. Staff are described as caring, attentive, and going above expectations across multiple reviews.
- Address
- 3124 Sw Landsdown, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 478-8944
- Address
- 1234 Sw Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 272-2599
Parents universally praise MAMI Around the Clock Day Care & Learning Center for its caring staff, educational activities, and well-maintained facilities. The center is noted for competitive pricing, flexible scheduling across multiple locations, and excellent communication with parents through daily updates and photos. Children show notable developmental growth in speech, social skills, and learning.
- Address
- 3720 Sw Mulvane, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 266-6808
- Address
- 3819 Sw Burlingame Rd, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 266-6228
Easter Seals Capper Foundation receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its therapeutic services, staff quality, and inclusive programs for children and adults with disabilities. Parents report significant developmental progress and life-changing impacts. However, some concerns exist regarding strict attendance policies and lack of autistic representation in autism-focused events.
- Address
- 3500 West 10th, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 272-2406
- Address
- 3325 Se Tinman Circle, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 266-6373
- Address
- 5724 Huntoon, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 273-3714
- Address
- 3033 Sw Macvicar, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 266-6720
- Address
- 4501 Nw Oakley, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 286-6233
Family Service and Guidance Center is a counseling and mental health facility, not a daycare. Parents praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff, professional therapists, minimal wait times, and clean facility. One reviewer noted the center focuses on children's services and does not treat adults.
- Address
- 327 Sw Frazier, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 232-2500
Parents praise the YWCA Early Learning Center for its caring, knowledgeable staff and safe environment for children. The facility is also recognized for providing valuable support services including counseling, therapy, and fitness amenities. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's compassionate approach to working with families experiencing trauma and personal crises.
- Address
- 225 Sw 12, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 233-3175
- Address
- 4211 Nw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 783-3212
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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