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Best Before or After School Daycare in Newton, KS

Compare 8 before or after school daycare in Newton. Average rating: 4.71/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Newton, Kansas at a glance

Programs
8
Avg rating
4.71/5
Parent reviews
67
Top rated (4.5+)
7

Newton has 8 licensed before or after school daycare with 67 parent reviews averaging 4.71/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 100% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 67114 zip code, averaging 4.71 stars across 18 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Newton

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
    Newton Recreation School Age Program
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    415 N Poplar St, Newton, KS · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 73 children

    Newton Recreation School Age Program receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Reviewers highlight the friendly staff, clean facilities, variety of activities for children and families, and personalized service. The center is valued for its affordability, community support, and ability to accommodate individual needs.

    friendly and helpful staffclean facilitiesvariety of activities and programspersonalized attention to children
  2. 2
    Newton Recreation School Age Program
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    415 N Poplar, Newton, KS · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 73 children

    Newton Recreation School Age Program receives consistently positive feedback from families who appreciate the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and diverse activity offerings. Parents highlight the personalized attention, reasonable pricing, and community-focused approach that sets it apart from larger chain facilities.

    Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffvariety of activities and programspersonalized instruction and attention
  3. 3
    Asbury Station
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    200 Sw 14th St, Newton, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children

    NOTE: The reviews provided appear to be for a senior living/rehabilitation facility (Paramount Communities), not the ASBURY STATION daycare center listed. Based on available information, there are no verified parent reviews for ASBURY STATION daycare.

    None verified for ASBURY STATION daycare

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Newton

4.5 - 5.0
7
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.75avg rating
9 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.5avg rating
8 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Newton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
6711418
4.71
7

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Newton (10–131 children)

Small

up to 30 children

7

Medium

31–75 children

8

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Newton based on parent reviews

Newton Recreation School Age Program

4.5(20)

415 N Poplar St, Newton, KS

Newton Recreation School Age Program receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Reviewers highlight the friendly staff, clean facilities, variety of activities for children and families, and personalized service. The center is valued for its affordability, community support, and ability to accommodate individual needs.

friendly and helpful staffclean facilitiesvariety of activities and programs

Newton Recreation School Age Program

4.5(20)

415 N Poplar, Newton, KS

Newton Recreation School Age Program receives consistently positive feedback from families who appreciate the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and diverse activity offerings. Parents highlight the personalized attention, reasonable pricing, and community-focused approach that sets it apart from larger chain facilities.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffvariety of activities and programs

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Daycare types in Newton

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 8

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Before or After School Daycare in Newton, Kansas

There are 8 before or after school daycare in Newton, Kansas, making up 44% of the 18 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 Newton have an average rating of 4.71 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 67 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Newton

Showing 8 results

Newton Recreation School Age Program
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Newton Recreation School Age Program receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Reviewers highlight the friendly staff, clean facilities, variety of activities for children and families, and personalized service. The center is valued for its affordability, community support, and ability to accommodate individual needs.

friendly and helpful staffclean facilitiesvariety of activities and programs
Address
415 N Poplar St, Newton, KS
Phone
(316) 283-3733
Newton Recreation School Age Program
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Newton Recreation School Age Program receives consistently positive feedback from families who appreciate the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and diverse activity offerings. Parents highlight the personalized attention, reasonable pricing, and community-focused approach that sets it apart from larger chain facilities.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffvariety of activities and programs
Address
415 N Poplar, Newton, KS
Phone
(316) 283-3531
South Breeze Elementary Latchkey
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1020 Old Main, Newton, KS
Phone
(316) 284-4656
Northridge Elementary Latchkey
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1900 Windsor Dr, Newton, KS
Phone
(316) 284-4654
Usd 373 Latchkey Teen Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
130 W Broadway St, Newton, KS
Phone
(877) 840-0413
Sunset Elementary Latchkey
Before or After School Daycare
Address
619 Boyd, Newton, KS
Phone
(316) 284-4657
Slate Creek Elementary Latchkey
Before or After School Daycare
Address
901 E 4th St, Newton, KS
Phone
(316) 284-4655
All Gods Children
Before or After School Daycare
Address
900 Columbus, Newton, KS
Phone
(316) 283-3193

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 before or after school daycares in Newton, Kansas, out of 18 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 Newton have an average Google rating of 4.71 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Newton, 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
Newton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 8 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 Newton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Newton 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.