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Best Headstart Programs in Gardner, KS

Compare 1 headstart programs in Gardner. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Gardner, Kansas at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
57
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Gardner has 1 licensed headstart programs with 57 parent reviews averaging 4.5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 66030 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Gardner

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
    Little Peoples Place LLC
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    125 N Moonlight, Gardner, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 160 children

    Parents consistently praise Children's Lighthouse in Gardner for exceptional care, education, and child development across all age groups. The facility is noted for its caring and experienced staff, strong management, clean environment, and engaging curriculum that prepares children for school. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially.

    caring and attentive staffexperienced with infants and all agesstrong leadership and management teamfocus on education and child development
  2. 2
    Little Building Blocks Day Care LLC
    4.38 score
    4.5(15)

    813 E Lincoln Lane, Gardner, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children

    Parents consistently praise Little Building Blocks for its caring, engaged staff and strong developmental focus. Families report their children have thrived academically and emotionally, with particular appreciation for daily communication via updates, photos, and the HiMama app. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and providing a family-like environment.

    Caring and engaged staffdaily photo and progress updateschild development and learning focusclean and well-maintained facility
  3. 3
    Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center
    3.92 score
    3.9(19)

    306 E Madison, Gardner, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 122 children

    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 facilityyear-round gym

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Gardner

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
6 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Gardner zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
6603010
4.5
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Gardner (22–160 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

1

Map

Daycare types in Gardner

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 3

Headstart Programs in Gardner, Kansas

There are 1 headstart programs in Gardner, Kansas, making up 10% of the 10 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 Gardner have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 57 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Gardner, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Gardner

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Gardner Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
218 E Shawnee, Gardner, KS
Phone
(913) 780-0741

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Gardner, Kansas, out of 10 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 Gardner have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Gardner, 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
Gardner offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Gardner for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Gardner 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.