How do I choose the right daycare in Salina?

When choosing a daycare in Salina, 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

What types of daycare are available in Salina?

Salina offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 18 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 13 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Headstart Programs in Salina, Kansas (1 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Kansas?

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 Salina for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Salina

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.

Creative Corner Preschool INC

4.72 score

4.9(20)

2727 E Crawford, Salina, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children

Creative Corner Preschool is a highly-rated play center in Salina, Kansas where parents consistently praise the clean, spacious facility with age-appropriate play areas. Parents appreciate the friendly staff, reasonable prices, open layout allowing supervision, rotating toys, and various activities including special events and classes. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents recommending it as a great destination for children of all ages.

Clean and spacious facil

Four Seasons Preschool

4.5 score

5(5)

934 Lewis St, Salina, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 14 children

Parents consistently praise Four Seasons Preschool for its excellent teaching staff, particularly Miss Lucy, who is described as knowledgeable, experienced, and deeply caring. Children are reported to love attending and show developmental advantages by kindergarten. Parents feel comfortable and confident in the facility.

Excellent teacher (Miss Lucy)experienced staffchildren enjoy attendingstrong academic preparation for kindergarten

Heartland Cornerstone

4.48 score

4.6(20)

204 S 8th St, Salina, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 19 children

ALERT: The reviews provided are for Heartland Worship Center (HWC), a church in Salina, Kansas, not for Heartland Cornerstone daycare center. These reviews discuss church services, pastoral leadership, and worship experiences - not childcare services, staff qualifications, curriculum, or child development.

Unable to assess daycare quality from church reviews

Salina Family Ymca Camp Swat

4.24 score

4.3(20)

570 Ymca Drive, Salina, KS · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 130 children

Parents consistently praise the Salina Family YMCA Camp SWAT for its friendly and positive staff, clean facilities, and quality childcare services. Staff members like Constance Zimmerman, Rachel, Karma, and Cheyanne are specifically highlighted for their patience, communication, and dedication to children's care. The facility offers excellent amenities and a strong community focus on wellness.

friendly and positive staffpatient and understanding childcare providersresponsive communicationclean facilities

Ymca Early Education Center

4.24 score

4.3(20)

570 Ymca Drive, Salina, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children

Parents praise the YMCA Early Education Center for its friendly and positive staff, clean facilities, and responsive communication. Staff members like Ms. Constance Zimmerman, Rachel, Karma, and Cheyanne are specifically commended for their patience and care with children. The center is noted as a valuable community resource dedicated to wellness.

Patient and understanding staffresponsive communicationclean facilitiesfriendly atmosphere

Christ Cathedral Montessori School

4.18 score

4.3(7)

138 S 8th St, Salina, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

Christ Cathedral Montessori School is praised for its beautiful building and inclusive, welcoming environment. Parents appreciate the facility's architecture and the kind, accepting community. One reviewer noted staff interactions felt somewhat obligatory rather than genuine.

Beautiful building with stained glass windowsinclusive and LGBTQ friendlykind and accepting peoplecommunity service programs including food for homeless

Salina Child Care Center

3.78 score

3.6(6)

308 S 8th, Salina, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

Salina Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviewers praise educational quality, child development, safety, and preparation for kindergarten, though noting higher tuition costs. Negative reviewers report unprofessional management, inadequate incident reporting, poor teacher quality, lack of communication, and concerns about child safety.

Educational curriculumchild learning and developmentkindergarten preparationsafety

Salina Child Care Infant Toddler Center

3.78 score

3.6(6)

634 E Ash St, Salina, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

Salina Child Care Infant Toddler Center receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviews praise educational quality, child development, safety, and preparation for kindergarten, though note higher tuition costs. Negative reviews cite unprofessionalism, lack of incident documentation, poor teacher consistency, inadequate communication, and concerns about child safety and care quality.

Educational curriculumchild learning and developmentkindergarten preparationsafety

Little Angels Playground Daycare Center

3.36 score

3.1(12)

200 West Key Ave, Salina, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

Little Angels Playground Daycare Center receives mostly positive reviews from long-term families who praise its affordability, structured curriculum, and safety measures. However, a small number of parents reported cleanliness concerns and negative staff interactions with their children.

Affordable pricingstructured daily activitieseducational curriculum (readingmath

Headstart Programs in Salina, Kansas

There are 1 headstart programs in Salina, Kansas, making up 3% of the 32 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 Salina, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Salina, Kansas, out of 32 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 Salina, 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

Salina offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 18 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 13 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 Salina for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Salina 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.

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