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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Wichita, KS

Compare 98 child daycare & preschools in Wichita. Average rating: 4.41/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Wichita, Kansas at a glance

Programs
98
Avg rating
4.41/5
Parent reviews
1,160
Top rated (4.5+)
48

Wichita has 98 licensed child daycare & preschools with 1,160 parent reviews averaging 4.41/5.48 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 59% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 67206 (avg 4.76 stars), while 67212 has the largest selection (23 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Wichita

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
    Westwood Preschool
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    8007 Maple, Wichita, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Westwood Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, play-based learning approach, and effective kindergarten preparation. Parents consistently highlight the safe, family-like environment, creative activities, and children's enthusiasm for attending.

    Caring and creative teachersplay-based learning philosophykindergarten preparationsafe community environment
  2. 2
    Plaza De Los Ninos
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    2601 N Arkansas, Wichita, KS · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 47 children

    These reviews do not appear to be for Plaza de Los Niños daycare, but rather for Evergreen Library in Wichita. The reviews praise the library's cleanliness, helpful staff, renovation, community murals, and free services like printing and Wi-Fi.

    Clean and spacious facilityfriendly and patient stafffree printing and faxing servicesfree Wi-Fi and computers
  3. 3
    City Of Wichita Ccc La Petite--Waco
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    431 N Waco, Wichita, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Parents consistently praise this daycare for its clean, safe, and welcoming environment with caring and dedicated staff. Children show developmental progress and parents report feeling comfortable and trustworthy with their care. The facility is noted for providing a high-quality, private-school-like experience.

    Clean facilitykind and caring staffsafe environmentdevelopmental progress
  4. 4
    Hill Top Head Start Center
    4.61 score
    4.8(16)

    1329 S Terrace, Wichita, KS · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 48 children

    Hill Top Head Start Center is consistently praised for its helpful and friendly staff who provide comprehensive support services. Parents highlight the facility's role as a food bank offering food, toiletries, diapers, clothing, counseling referrals, and other resources for families in need. All reviews are positive with no complaints mentioned.

    Friendly and pleasant staffcomprehensive services including food and toiletriesdiaper assistance in multiple sizesclothing available
  5. 5
    Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
    4.6 score
    4.9(10)

    7026 West 21st, Wichita, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children

    Parents consistently praise Tutor Time for its caring and well-educated staff, clean facilities, and strong developmental support for children. The center is noted for excellent communication with parents, security measures, and creating a welcoming environment where children are happy to attend. Multiple parents report their children have thrived academically and socially over years of attendance.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-parent communicationclean facilityvariety of toys and learning materials
  6. 6
    Asbury Child Development Center
    4.59 score
    4.8(14)

    2801 West 15th Street, Wichita, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Asbury Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, dedicated staff and safe environment. Parents highlight excellent communication through the app, genuine care for children's wellbeing, and staff expertise including experience with children on the spectrum. The facility is described as meeting or exceeding expectations for quality childcare.

    Kind and dedicated staffexcellent communication via appsafe environmentstaff expertise with special needs
  7. 7
    East Heights United Methodist Preschool
    4.59 score
    4.8(14)

    4407 E Douglas, Wichita, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    East Heights United Methodist Preschool receives consistently high ratings from parents and community members. The preschool program is praised for being transformative and high-quality, with families highlighting the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and clean facilities.

    Preschool program qualitywelcoming and friendly environmentclean facilitiescaring staff
  8. 8
    Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool Daycare Center
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    600 N Greenwich, Wichita, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

    Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool Daycare Center is highly regarded by families who appreciate its Christ-centered approach, welcoming community, and quality education. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, solid biblical teachings, and strong sense of belonging. The facility serves as both a church and school that families describe as a spiritual and educational home.

    Welcoming and inclusive communitycaring pastors and staffChrist-centered curriculumquality academic education
  9. 9
    Immanuel Baptist Church Sonseekers
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1415 S Topeka, Wichita, KS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 128 children

    Immanuel Baptist Church Sonseekers receives consistently positive feedback from visitors and members. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality of sermons, and community involvement. The facility is described as a loving, Bible-centered church with caring leadership and nice facilities.

    welcoming atmosphereloving communityquality sermonscaring pastors
  10. 10
    Animal Tales Preschool At Sedgwick County Zoo
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    5555 Zoo Blvd, Wichita, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

    These reviews do not appear to be from parents evaluating the daycare itself. Instead, they are reviews of the Sedgwick County Zoo and its events (ZOOBILEE fundraiser and Father's Day car show). No actual daycare parent feedback is present.

    Zoo facilities are niceZOOBILEE event features free food and drinkslive musiccharitable fundraiser

Rating Distribution

Based on 82 daycares with Google ratings in Wichita

4.5 - 5.0
48
4.0 - 4.4
23
3.0 - 3.9
8
Below 3
3

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 1,160 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
21
2Welcoming atmosphere
9
3Safe environment
8
4Welcoming environment
8
5Clean facilities
8
6Friendly and welcoming staff
6
7Caring staff
6
8Caring and loving staff
4

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.43avg rating
98 daycares · 64 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.04avg rating
81 daycares · 10 rated

Headstart Programs

4.74avg rating
8 daycares · 7 rated

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
4 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Wichita zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
6720612
4.76
4
672096
4.72
4
6721810
4.63
3
6721111
4.62
6
6721414
4.61
6
672087
4.6
2
6721223
4.53
6
6721714
4.52
2
672198
4.47
2
6722011
4.44
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Wichita (12–320 children)

Small

up to 30 children

30

Medium

31–75 children

67

Large

76–150 children

81

Very Large

150+ children

13

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Wichita based on parent reviews

Westwood Preschool

5(9)

8007 Maple, Wichita, KS

Westwood Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, play-based learning approach, and effective kindergarten preparation. Parents consistently highlight the safe, family-like environment, creative activities, and children's enthusiasm for attending.

Caring and creative teachersplay-based learning philosophykindergarten preparation

City Of Wichita Ccc La Petite--Waco

5(8)

431 N Waco, Wichita, KS

Parents consistently praise this daycare for its clean, safe, and welcoming environment with caring and dedicated staff. Children show developmental progress and parents report feeling comfortable and trustworthy with their care. The facility is noted for providing a high-quality, private-school-like experience.

Clean facilitykind and caring staffsafe environment

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center

4.9(10)

7026 West 21st, Wichita, KS

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time for its caring and well-educated staff, clean facilities, and strong developmental support for children. The center is noted for excellent communication with parents, security measures, and creating a welcoming environment where children are happy to attend. Multiple parents report their children have thrived academically and socially over years of attendance.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-parent communicationclean facility

Asbury Child Development Center

4.8(14)

2801 West 15th Street, Wichita, KS

Asbury Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, dedicated staff and safe environment. Parents highlight excellent communication through the app, genuine care for children's wellbeing, and staff expertise including experience with children on the spectrum. The facility is described as meeting or exceeding expectations for quality childcare.

Kind and dedicated staffexcellent communication via appsafe environment

East Heights United Methodist Preschool

4.8(14)

4407 E Douglas, Wichita, KS

East Heights United Methodist Preschool receives consistently high ratings from parents and community members. The preschool program is praised for being transformative and high-quality, with families highlighting the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and clean facilities.

Preschool program qualitywelcoming and friendly environmentclean facilities

Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool Daycare Center

4.7(20)

600 N Greenwich, Wichita, KS

Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool Daycare Center is highly regarded by families who appreciate its Christ-centered approach, welcoming community, and quality education. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, solid biblical teachings, and strong sense of belonging. The facility serves as both a church and school that families describe as a spiritual and educational home.

Welcoming and inclusive communitycaring pastors and staffChrist-centered curriculum

Map

Daycare types in Wichita

Child Daycare & Preschools 98Headstart Programs 8Church Daycare 4Before or After School Daycare 81

Browse by type in Wichita

🎨 Preschools 22✝️ Christian Daycare 6

Child Daycare & Preschools in Wichita, Kansas

Parents searching for childcare in Wichita, Kansas, will find 98 facilities ranging from Lutheran preschools to independent learning centers. Reviews consistently highlight clean facilities, safe environments, and welcoming atmospheres as the defining features of these programs. The 67206 zip code stands out as a neighborhood with particularly high satisfaction across its seven local options.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Wichita have an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 across 82 rated facilities, with 59% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.74 stars. Our analysis covers 1,160 parent reviews. Parents in Wichita most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, welcoming atmosphere, and safe environment.

When choosing a daycare in Wichita, 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 Wichita

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Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the East Boston Kindercare location for exceptional staff care, strong educational programs, and effective communication. Children are reported to be happy and engaged, with notable appreciation for Director Georgetta's attentiveness and responsiveness to parent concerns. Multiple families returned to the center after trying alternatives, indicating high satisfaction.

caring and loving staffstrong academic curriculum and learning outcomesexcellent communication with parents
Address
9500 E Boston, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 684-4439
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
805 N Socora, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 722-2219
Honey Tree Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2548 N Maize Ct, Suite 108, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 425-5705
The Opportunity Project North
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2330 North Opportunity Drive, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 440-0278
Wichita Collegiate School Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9115 East 13th St, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 771-1220
Heights High Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5301 N Hillside, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 973-3141
Giggles And Wiggles Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2502 E Douglas, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 689-9827
Envision Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
610 N Main St, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 440-0154

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Frequently asked questions

There are 98 child daycare & preschools daycares in Wichita, Kansas, out of 191 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 Wichita have an average Google rating of 4.41 out of 5 across 82 rated facilities. About 59% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Wichita, 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
Wichita offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 98 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 8 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 81 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 Wichita for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Wichita 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.
The 67206 zip code is the best-rated area, averaging 4.78/5 stars across its seven facilities.
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center leads with a 4.9/5 rating, followed by Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool Daycare Center at 4.7/5.
Parents frequently mention clean facilities, safe environments, and a welcoming atmosphere as their primary reasons for positive feedback.