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756 Child Daycare & Preschools in Kansas

Browse 756 child daycare & preschools across Kansas. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Kansas

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Kansas can make the decision-making process smoother.

Kansas has about 1,251 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Kansas. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Kansas

There are 1,251 daycares in Kansas: 87 headstart facilities, 366 before/after school centers, 42 religious facility daycares, and 756 childcare and preschool centers.

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Adventure Planet
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Adventure Planet receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, communication, educational focus, and cleanliness. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about hygiene, injury reporting, and customer service that warrant investigation.

Friendly and personable staffstrong communication with parentsclean facility
Address
3059 W 13, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 944-4427
Wichita Ymca South Branch Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

This facility receives strong praise for its clean, modern amenities and friendly, professional staff. Most reviewers highlight excellent customer service and well-maintained grounds. However, some operational issues with equipment maintenance and facility systems have been noted.

Professional and kind staffclean facilitymodern amenities
Address
3405 S Meridian, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 942-2978
Wichita Ymca East Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Reviews are primarily about the YMCA's fitness facilities and amenities rather than child care services. Parents and members praise the welcoming staff, clean facilities, and quality equipment, with particular appreciation for gymnastics programs and group exercise classes.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitiesquality fitness equipment
Address
9333 East Douglas, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 264-4075
Building Blocks Community Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
300 N Union, Suite A, Council Grove, KS
Phone
(620) 767-7802
Cherryvale United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
305 W 3rd St, Cherryvale, KS
Phone
(620) 605-5830
Fredonia Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
632 N 7th, Fredonia, KS
Phone
(620) 378-8436
Childrens Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
205 N Michigan, Lawrence, KS
Phone
(785) 841-1218
Kidtopia Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
621 Monterey Way, Lawrence, KS
Phone
(785) 832-2007
Special Beginnings Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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.

Caring and engaged teachersfaith-based curriculumflexible part-time options
Address
10216 Pflumm, Lenexa, KS
Phone
(913) 894-4013
Trinity Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2402 N Arkansas, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 838-8090
Childrens Day Out Preschool And Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1234 Sw Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS
Phone
(785) 272-2599
Sharing And Caring Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
663 S 9th, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 827-7377
Cradle To Crayons Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
311 E Thornton St, Moundridge, KS
Phone
(620) 345-5239
Pittsburg Family Ymca Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The Pittsburg Family YMCA Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise its cleanliness, diverse activity offerings (gymnastics, ballet, swimming, racquetball), women-only gym facilities, reasonable pricing, and financial assistance programs. However, concerns include inconsistent pool hours and closures, poor maintenance, cold pool temperature, limited shower facilities, and scheduling conflicts with college calendars.

Low costwomen-only gymhot tub access
Address
1100 N Miles, Pittsburg, KS
Phone
(620) 231-1110
Saint Pauls Kids Kingdom
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
925 North Waco St, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 263-3081
Creation Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Creation Station is highly regarded by most parents, with staff described as loving, compassionate, and engaged in children's learning and development. The facility offers hands-on learning experiences and maintains secure access. However, one parent reported a significant communication failure during an unexpected closure with no advance notification.

Loving and compassionate staffsafe and nurturing environmenthands-on learning experiences
Address
230 Fernell, Derby, KS
Phone
(316) 788-8222
Saint Pauls Kids Kingdom
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
925 North Waco, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 263-3243
Mami Around The Clock Day Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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.

Caring and supportive staffeducational activitiescompetitive pricing
Address
3720 Sw Mulvane, Topeka, KS
Phone
(785) 266-6808
The Rock Pre-K Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3819 Sw Burlingame Rd, Topeka, KS
Phone
(785) 266-6228
The Atchison Child Care Association
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1326 Kansas Avenue, Atchison, KS
Phone
(913) 367-7276
Delight Ahead Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Delight Ahead receives mostly positive reviews praising academic preparation, emotional development support, and caring staff. However, some parents report serious concerns about classroom management, handling of child safety incidents, and staff training in social-emotional development.

Strong academic preparation leading to gifted program referralsbilingual learning (English and Spanish)emotional regulation instruction
Address
2411 Steele Rd, Kansas City, KS
Phone
(913) 262-2200
Hesston College Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Note: Reviews are for Hesston College (higher education institution), not a preschool/daycare center. Most reviewers praise the welcoming community, quality nursing program, affordable tuition, and family-like atmosphere. A minority express concerns about limited town amenities and claims of exclusionary practices.

Friendly and welcoming communitycaring faculty and staffstrong nursing program
Address
325 S College Dr, Hesston, KS
Phone
(620) 327-7816
Open Arms Christian Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Open Arms Christian Daycare and Preschool in McLouth, Kansas receives consistently high praise from long-term families. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong kindergarten preparation, and quality programming across infant through 3rd grade levels. Multiple reviewers describe feeling like part of a family and credit the facility's leadership for maintaining quality despite past staffing challenges.

Caring and patient staffstrong kindergarten preparationon-site gym for year-round indoor play
Address
109 N Union St, Mclouth, KS
Phone
(913) 796-6668
Abc 123 Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
1250 E Commercial, Ottawa, KS
Phone
(785) 242-2293
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
Bugs Early Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

BUGS Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from long-term parents who report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and learning effectively. Parents highlight the responsive communication, cleanliness, and personable ownership as standout features that provide peace of mind.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent communication via Brightwheel app
Address
1330 W Dennis Ave, Olathe, KS
Phone
(913) 254-4008
Lakeview Village Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

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.

Wonderful and solid teachersgood care for childrenquality newborn room staff
Address
9100 Park, Lenexa, KS
Phone
(913) 744-4246
First Step At Lakeview Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

First Step at Lakeview is an addiction recovery treatment facility (not a traditional daycare) that receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from clients. Participants report the program effectively supports recovery, with staff providing compassionate care and practical tools for long-term sobriety. Many graduates credit the facility with transforming their lives and maintaining years of continuous recovery.

Caring and supportive staffeffective therapy and coping
Address
3015 W 31 St, Lawrence, KS
Phone
(785) 843-3926
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Open Arms as an exceptional daycare with caring, nurturing staff and strong curriculum preparation for kindergarten. The facility offers unique amenities like a year-round gym, excellent summer programming with field trips, and school-age transportation services. Families report feeling welcomed and viewing staff as an extension of their family.

Caring and patient staffstrong kindergarten preparationwell-maintained facility
Address
306 E Madison, Gardner, KS
Phone
(913) 856-6425
Word Of Life Preschool Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Word of Life Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, educational quality, and daily communication with parents. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about handling children with behavioral challenges and strict illness policies that resulted in frequent absences.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong educational curriculumdaily updates on child progress
Address
3811 North Meridian, Wichita, KS
Phone
(316) 838-8568

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Frequently asked questions

There are 756 child daycare & preschools daycares across Kansas. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Kansas are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Kansas's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Kansas, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Kansas sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Kansas vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.