How do I choose the right daycare in Overland Park?

When choosing a daycare in Overland Park, 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 Overland Park?

Overland Park offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 51 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 6 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 30 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Before or After School Daycare in Overland Park, Kansas (30 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 Overland Park for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Overland Park

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.

Kids At Heart INC

4.72 score

4.9(20)

7401 W 97th Street, Overland Park, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

Kids at Heart Inc receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility as a home-like environment with caring, dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight excellent daily communication through photos and updates, clean facilities, good nutrition, educational activities, and strong child development outcomes.

Caring and dedicated teachers and ownersdaily photos and updateshome-like atmosphereclean facility

Bethany Lutheran Church

4.69 score

4.9(16)

9101 Lamar, Overland Park, KS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 48 children

Bethany Lutheran Church in Overland Park operates a school serving kindergarten through grade 8 with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the welcoming community atmosphere, quality education with tailored difficulty levels, and extensive family involvement opportunities. The facility offers strong Christian education within a warm, inclusive congregation.

welcoming atmospherequality educationtailored curriculum difficulty levelsafter-school programs

Skys The Limit Childcare INC

4.64 score

4.8(20)

8301 Lamar, Overland Park, KS · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

These reviews appear to be for a church (Vineyard) rather than the daycare center listed. The reviews consistently praise the spiritual environment, pastoral leadership, and welcoming community atmosphere.

Spirit-led worshipChrist-centered teachinggifted pastorwelcoming community

Heritage Preschool

4.64 score

4.8(20)

12850 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

Heritage Preschool in Overland Park receives unanimous five-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, loving environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the school's focus on social-emotional development through Conscious Discipline, small class sizes, and strong preparation for kindergarten transitions.

Caring and knowledgeable staff with high tenureConscious Discipline approach for emotional regulationsmall class sizeswelcoming environment

Childrens Cottage

4.64 score

4.9(12)

6725 W 76th St, Overland Park, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children

Children's Cottage receives universal praise from parents with all 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the loving, experienced staff, strong communication about child development and progress, and a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and behaviorally. Families report feeling at ease leaving their children in the center's care.

Loving and experienced staffresponsive and kind ownersstrong parent communicationdaily progress updates and photos

Pioneer Preschool Child Care Center

4.62 score

5(8)

11100 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

Pioneer Preschool Child Care Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, skilled staff and warm learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and experience positive social and academic growth. The school is noted for its appropriate curriculum, attentive individual care, and convenient drop-off/pick-up process.

Caring and skilled teacherswarm and welcoming staffchildren's happiness and enthusiasmpositive social development

All Around Child LLC

4.56 score

4.7(20)

9205 W 133rd St, Overland Park, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 169 children

All Around Child LLC in Overland Park receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, family-oriented daycare with excellent staff and quality care. Parents appreciate the structured yet flexible learning environment, detailed daily communication with photos and updates, and strong community-building events. Many families have remained enrolled for multiple years and report their children love attending.

Caring and engaging stafffamily-owned atmospheredetailed daily communication with photos/videosstructured yet flexible curriculum

Jewish Community Center Childrens Program

4.56 score

4.7(20)

5801 W 115th, Ste 101, Overland Park, KS · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 297 children

Parents consistently praise the Jewish Community Center's children program for engaged, caring staff and a welcoming atmosphere where children feel safe and happy. The facility offers excellent amenities including pools, gymnasiums, and diverse classes, with reasonable membership pricing. Parents report their children enjoy attending and look forward to school.

Engaged and attentive teacherswelcoming staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesreasonable membership prices

Bnai Jehudah Learning Center Preschool

4.56 score

4.7(20)

12320 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

Bnai Jehudah Learning Center Preschool is a recently remodeled Jewish temple and learning center in Overland Park that parents praise for its welcoming community, beautiful facilities, and quality religious education. Reviewers consistently highlight the warm staff, knowledgeable rabbis, excellent music programming, and strong religious school program.

Welcoming communitybeautiful remodeled buildingclear audio systemquality music programming

Jewish Community Center Child Development

4.56 score

4.7(20)

5801 W 115th, Ste 101, Overland Park, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 221 children

Jewish Community Center Child Development in Overland Park receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight engaged and welcoming staff, clean facilities, and a child-centered environment where children feel safe and excited to attend. The facility is part of a larger community center offering extensive amenities and programs for families.

Engaged and attentive teachersclean facilitieschildren feel safe and welcomedreasonable membership prices

Before or After School Daycare in Overland Park, Kansas

There are 30 before or after school daycare in Overland Park, Kansas, making up 34% of the 88 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 Overland Park, 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 30 before or after school daycares in Overland Park, Kansas, out of 88 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 Overland Park, 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

Overland Park offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 51 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 6 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 30 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 Overland Park for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Overland Park 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.

30 Before or After School Daycare in Overland Park, Kansas

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Overland Park

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Skys The Limit Childcare INC

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