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Best Before or After School Daycare in Salina, KS

Compare 13 before or after school daycare in Salina. Average rating: 4.33/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Salina, Kansas at a glance

Programs
13
Avg rating
4.33/5
Parent reviews
143
Top rated (4.5+)
8

Salina has 13 licensed before or after school daycare with 143 parent reviews averaging 4.33/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 40% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 67401 with 32 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

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.

  1. 1
    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
  2. 2
    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
  3. 3
    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
  4. 4
    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
  5. 5
    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
  6. 6
    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
  7. 7
    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
  8. 8
    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
  9. 9
    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

Rating Distribution

Based on 20 daycares with Google ratings in Salina

4.5 - 5.0
8
4.0 - 4.4
8
3.0 - 3.9
4
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.32avg rating
18 daycares · 17 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.5avg rating
13 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

4.2avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Salina zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
6740132
4.33
8

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Salina (10–130 children)

Small

up to 30 children

23

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Salina based on parent reviews

Salina Family Ymca Camp Swat

4.3(20)

570 Ymca Drive, Salina, KS

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 communication

City Of Salina Friendship Center

4.7(2)

746 Commanche, Salina, KS

One parent highlights the helpful staff and clean facility, noting a specific instance where office personnel proactively reminded them to pick up keys to avoid issues. Another reviewer describes the location as a pleasant venue for events, though no specific childcare program details are provided in the feedback.

helpful staffclean centergood for events

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Daycare types in Salina

Child Daycare & Preschools 18Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 13

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Before or After School Daycare in Salina, Kansas

There are 13 before or after school daycare in Salina, Kansas, making up 41% 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Salina have an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 across 20 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 143 parent reviews.

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.

All Before or After School Daycare in Salina

Showing 13 results

City Of Salina Friendship Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

One parent highlights the helpful staff and clean facility, noting a specific instance where office personnel proactively reminded them to pick up keys to avoid issues. Another reviewer describes the location as a pleasant venue for events, though no specific childcare program details are provided in the feedback.

helpful staffclean centergood for events
Address
746 Commanche, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 309-9576
Salina Family Ymca Camp Swat
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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 communication
Address
570 Ymca Drive, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 825-5215
Small World Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
908 E Republic, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 827-7943
Four Wonders Pre-Kindergarten
Before or After School Daycare
Address
255 S 7th, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 825-5794
Ys Kids Club At Sunset Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1510 W Republic Ave, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 825-5215
Ys Kids Club At Schilling Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3121 Canterbury, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 309-9438
Ys Kids Club At Oakdale Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
811 E Iron, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 825-5215
Little Darlings Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
212 S Front, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 493-3198
Ys Kids Club At Meadowlark Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2200 Glen, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 825-5215
Ys Kids Club At Cottonwood
Before or After School Daycare
Address
215 S Phillips, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 825-5215
Ys Kids Club At Heusner Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
425 E Jewell, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 825-5215
Ys Kids Club At Coronado Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
518 Neal, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 825-5215
Ys Kids Club At Stewart Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2123 Roach, Salina, KS
Phone
(785) 825-5215

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Frequently asked questions

There are 13 before or after school 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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Salina have an average Google rating of 4.33 out of 5 across 20 rated facilities. About 40% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
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.