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31 Child Daycare & Preschools in Lees Summit, Missouri

Browse all 31 child daycare & preschools in Lees Summit, Missouri. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lees Summit

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews โ€” daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    St. Matthew Preschool
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    700 Ne Chipman Rd, Lees Summit, MO ยท Church Daycare ยท Capacity: 61 children

    St. Matthew Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and strong educational experience. Parents highlight the facility's Christian environment, developmental approach, excellent communication through daily updates, and successful kindergarten preparation. Children consistently enjoy attending and parents feel confident and involved in their child's learning.

    Caring and attentive staffwarm family-like atmosphereplay-based and hands-on learning activitiesregular communication and photo updates via app
  2. 2

    905 Sw Oldham Pkwy, Lees Summit, MO ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 58 children

    Rainbow Montessori Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the staff's dedication, Montessori-based curriculum, and positive learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, learning, and developing socially and emotionally. The center is characterized as a true learning institution rather than just daycare, with strong teacher consistency and communication.

    Dedicated and caring staffMontessori curriculumchildren's acade
  3. 3

    1850 Ne 40 Hwy, Lees Summit, MO ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 100 children

    Montessori Children's House of Blue Springs receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, well-trained staff and effective Montessori curriculum that promotes both academic learning and character development. Parents highlight strong security measures, detailed communication, affordability compared to other Montessori programs, and significant child progress including early reading skills and kindergarten readiness.

    caring and patient teachersstrong security and safety protocolsdetailed communication from staffMontessori curriculum and hands-on learning
  4. 4

    425 Sw Oldham Pkwy, Lees Summit, MO ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 49 children

    ERROR: The reviews provided are for Summit Park Church, a religious institution in Lee's Summit, Missouri, not for Kids First Learning Center daycare. The reviews cannot be accurately summarized for a daycare facility as they describe church services, worship experiences, and spiritual community rather than childcare services.

    Unable to assess - reviews are for wrong facility
  5. 5

    8 Se 5th St, Lees Summit, MO ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 49 children

    A Better Choice Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and skilled teaching staff led by director Hilary Graves. Parents consistently highlight strong academic preparation for kindergarten alongside emphasis on social-emotional development, with many families enrolling multiple children and recommending the school to others.

    Experienced and caring teacherswarm welcoming environmentstrong academic curriculumsocial-emotional learning focus
  6. 6

    812 Sw Forestpark Ln, Lees Summit, MO ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 166 children

    Winterset Montessori is highly rated by parents who praise the calm, nurturing Montessori environment and knowledgeable, caring staff. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, a family-like community atmosphere, and engaging activities and events. Leadership and management are noted as exceptional.

    Montessori principles and trained teacherscalm and thoughtfully designed environmentcaring and committed staffstrong academic learning outcomes
  7. 7

    5021 Ne Lakewood Way, Lees Summit, MO ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 156 children

    Lakewood Montessori School #2 LLC receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and Montessori-based curriculum. Parents report their children show significant developmental growth, increased confidence, and love attending school. The facility is noted for its warm community environment and individualized attention to each child's needs.

    Professional and caring staffexperienced teachersMontessori curriculumchild development a
  8. 8
    Summit Kids Academy
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    3381 Nw Chipman Rd, Lees Summit, MO ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 30 children

    Summit Kids Academy receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff care, outdoor learning environment, and strong communication. Parents report children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially. Leadership, particularly Director Kennita, is frequently commended for creating a warm, nurturing, and child-centered culture.

    Caring and patient staffoutdoor classrooms and nature-based learningdaily photo updates through parent portalexcellent communication
  9. 9

    850 Sw Longview Rd, Lees Summit, MO ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 40 children

    Parents praise the preschool program at Longview Chapel Mothers Day Out, highlighting enthusiastic and caring teachers who create an engaging learning environment. Children reportedly looked forward to attending daily and continued talking about their teachers weeks after the program ended. The facility is part of a welcoming church community known for its friendly congregation and strong pastoral leadership.

    Excellent teacherschildren excited to attendwelcoming
  10. 10
    Boone Preschool
    4.35 score
    4.7(5)

    407 Se Douglas, Lees Summit, MO ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: 114 children

    Boone Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, daily activity updates, and effective kindergarten preparation. One parent reported a serious concern about staff not knowing a child's location. Overall rating is 4.7/5 based on recent reviews.

    Personalized attention from staffdaily photo updates of activitiessmooth transition processchildren enjoy attending

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lees Summit based on parent reviews

Rainbow Montessori Learning Center LLC

5(17)

905 Sw Oldham Pkwy, Lees Summit, MO

Rainbow Montessori Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the staff's dedication, Montessori-based curriculum, and positive learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, learning, and developing socially and emotionally. The center is characterized as a true learning institution rather than just daycare, with strong teacher consistency and communication.

Dedicated and caring staffMontessori curriculumchildren's acade

Montessori Children'S House Of Blue Springs INC.

4.9(20)

1850 Ne 40 Hwy, Lees Summit, MO

Montessori Children's House of Blue Springs receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, well-trained staff and effective Montessori curriculum that promotes both academic learning and character development. Parents highlight strong security measures, detailed communication, affordability compared to other Montessori programs, and significant child progress including early reading skills and kindergarten readiness.

caring and patient teachersstrong security and safety protocolsdetailed communication from staff

Kids First Learning Center

4.8(20)

425 Sw Oldham Pkwy, Lees Summit, MO

ERROR: The reviews provided are for Summit Park Church, a religious institution in Lee's Summit, Missouri, not for Kids First Learning Center daycare. The reviews cannot be accurately summarized for a daycare facility as they describe church services, worship experiences, and spiritual community rather than childcare services.

Unable to assess - reviews are for wrong facility

A Better Choice Preschool LLC

4.8(18)

8 Se 5th St, Lees Summit, MO

A Better Choice Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and skilled teaching staff led by director Hilary Graves. Parents consistently highlight strong academic preparation for kindergarten alongside emphasis on social-emotional development, with many families enrolling multiple children and recommending the school to others.

Experienced and caring teacherswarm welcoming environmentstrong academic curriculum

Winterset Montessori LLC

5(8)

812 Sw Forestpark Ln, Lees Summit, MO

Winterset Montessori is highly rated by parents who praise the calm, nurturing Montessori environment and knowledgeable, caring staff. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, a family-like community atmosphere, and engaging activities and events. Leadership and management are noted as exceptional.

Montessori principles and trained teacherscalm and thoughtfully designed environmentcaring and committed staff

Lakewood Montessori School #2 LLC

4.6(20)

5021 Ne Lakewood Way, Lees Summit, MO

Lakewood Montessori School #2 LLC receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and Montessori-based curriculum. Parents report their children show significant developmental growth, increased confidence, and love attending school. The facility is noted for its warm community environment and individualized attention to each child's needs.

Professional and caring staffexperienced teachersMontessori curriculum

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Lees Summit, Missouri

There are 31 child daycare & preschools in Lees Summit, Missouri, making up 94% of the 33 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 Lees Summit, 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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Frequently asked questions

There are 31 child daycare & preschools daycares in Lees Summit, Missouri, out of 33 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Lees Summit, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Missouri's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Missouri)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Lees Summit offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools โ€” 31 facilities
  • Church Daycare โ€” 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs โ€” center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Missouri 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 Lees Summit for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lees Summit must be licensed by Missouri'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.