Best Before or After School Daycare in Topeka, KS
Compare 31 before or after school daycare in Topeka. Average rating: 4.03/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Topeka, Kansas at a glance
- Programs
- 31
- Avg rating
- 4.03/5
- Parent reviews
- 443
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 16
Topeka has 31 licensed before or after school daycare with 443 parent reviews averaging 4.03/5.16 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 38% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 66605 (avg 4.47 stars), while 66604 has the largest selection (19 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Topeka
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.
- 1Community Preschool & Extended Day Program4.55 score4.8(11)
1811 Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Community Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the dedicated, caring teachers and strong family involvement. Parents highlight excellent communication, engaging learning activities, and a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive both academically and emotionally.
Dedicated and caring teachersstrong teacher-to-student ratioexcellent communication with parentsparent involvement and volunteer opportunities - 2Lake Rec Reynolds Day Camp4.48 score4.7(11)
3325 Se Tinman Circle, Topeka, KS · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 60 children
This facility is not actually a daycare but a shelter house and event venue at Lake Rec Reynolds in Topeka. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with guests praising it as an excellent space for weddings, parties, retreats, and community events.
Beautiful grounds and lake locationair-conditioned shelter housefull kitchen with large windowsclean facilities - 3Northland Christian Day Care Center4.48 score4.6(20)
3102 North Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
Reviews consistently praise Northland Christian Day Care Center for its welcoming, friendly atmosphere and strong Christian focus. Parents appreciate the pastoral care, community involvement, and quality ministries for children of all ages. The facility fosters a sense of belonging and spiritual growth among families.
Friendly and welcoming staffstrong Christian teachingquality programs for infants/children/youthsense of community - 4Instructional Sports Camp4.48 score4.6(20)
801 Ne Poplar, Topeka, KS · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 96 children
Instructional Sports Camp in Topeka is a school-based facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the clean environment, friendly staff, affordable pricing, and versatile amenities including sports equipment and games. The facility is also noted for hosting birthday parties and serving as a community gathering space.
Kind and helpful staffclean environmentvariety of activities (ping pongpool - 5Creative Play Preschool At Oakland Community Center4.48 score4.6(20)
801 Poplar, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Creative Play Preschool at Oakland Community Center receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the facility's cleanliness, kind staff, affordability, and versatile amenities including games, gym access, and party hosting capabilities. The center is praised for accessibility and community engagement.
Kind and helpful staffclean environmentaffordable pricingaccessible facilities for families with disabilities - 6Faith Lutheran Early Learning Center4.46 score4.6(16)
1716 Sw Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children
The reviews provided are for Faith Lutheran Church, not the Early Learning Center daycare program. The church reviews are uniformly positive (all 5/5 ratings) and praise the congregation, worship experience, and community atmosphere, but do not address the daycare center's operations, staff, or childcare services.
Welcoming community environmentBible-based teachingsquality music programcaring congregation - 7Bright Circle Montessori School INC4.41 score4.7(7)
401 Sw Oakley Ave, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Bright Circle Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is commended for its educational quality, caring staff, safe environment, and ability to meet individual children's needs. Parents report their children thrived academically and emotionally during their time there.
Montessori curriculumengaging educational programspatient and adaptive staffstrong safety focus - 8Adventureland Child Care And Activity Center4.4 score4.5(20)
2630 Se California Ave, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children
Adventureland Child Care and Activity Center in Topeka receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring and communicative staff, safe environment, educational activities, and positive atmosphere that keeps children happy and engaged. Multiple parents report their children have thrived across different age groups, from infants through toddlers.
Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parents (in-person and app updates)safe environmentdiverse activities and programs - 9Building Blocks Child Care Center4.39 score4.6(9)
620 Sw Lane Ave, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 192 children
Parents consistently praise Building Blocks Child Care Center for its nurturing environment, caring staff, and quality programming. Children across all age groups from infants to pre-K thrive in the clean, colorful facility. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and reluctant to leave at the end of the day.
Friendly and nurturing staffclean and colorful facilitystrong learning environmentage-appropriate programming - 10Creative Play Preschool At Hillcrest Community Center4.32 score4.4(20)
1800 Se 21 St, Topeka, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Creative Play Preschool at Hillcrest Community Center receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 average across all reviews. Parents praise the facility for cleanliness, safety, staff quality, and diverse recreational programs including basketball coaching and taekwondo. The community center is valued as a safe, well-maintained space for children and families.
Clean facilitiesgreat staffsafe environment for kidsbasketball coaching
Rating Distribution
Based on 42 daycares with Google ratings in Topeka
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 443 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Topeka, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Topeka zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66605 | 9 | 4.47 | 3 | |
| 66609 | 5 | 4.33 | 1 | |
| 66606 | 10 | 4.22 | 2 | |
| 66617 | 5 | 4.1 | 1 | |
| 66614 | 15 | 4.09 | 3 | |
| 66604 | 19 | 4.04 | 4 | |
| 66607 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Topeka (8–192 children)
Small
up to 30 children
27
Medium
31–75 children
37
Large
76–150 children
21
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Topeka based on parent reviews
Lake Rec Reynolds Day Camp
3325 Se Tinman Circle, Topeka, KS
This facility is not actually a daycare but a shelter house and event venue at Lake Rec Reynolds in Topeka. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with guests praising it as an excellent space for weddings, parties, retreats, and community events.
Instructional Sports Camp
801 Ne Poplar, Topeka, KS
Instructional Sports Camp in Topeka is a school-based facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the clean environment, friendly staff, affordable pricing, and versatile amenities including sports equipment and games. The facility is also noted for hosting birthday parties and serving as a community gathering space.
Susanna Wesley School Age South
7433 Sw 29 St South Wing, Topeka, KS
Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere and community involvement of this church-based program, noting that it offers diverse activities for children. Parents specifically mention the good quality of daycare services and the friendliness of the staff.
Shawnee North Day Camp
300 Ne 43rd St, Topeka, KS
Shawnee North Day Camp is highly praised as a well-maintained recreational facility offering diverse activities for families. Parents consistently highlight the clean, modern amenities, friendly staff, and reasonable pricing. The facility serves as a community recreation center rather than traditional daycare, featuring swimming, sports fields, walking trails, and various classes.
Shawnee South Day Camp
6715 Sw Westview Rd, Topeka, KS
The reviews appear to be mismatched with this daycare facility, primarily describing a public park rather than the school-based day camp. Parents mention the spacious outdoor area, cleanliness, and variety of activities available. Overall feedback is positive regarding the recreational space and amenities.
Ymca Southwest Discovery Camp
3635 Sw Chelsea Drive, Topeka, KS
This YMCA facility in Topeka receives mostly positive reviews for its clean environment, friendly staff, and pool amenities. However, some members report issues with inconsistent pricing, restrictive pool policies, additional fees for certain classes, and declining maintenance and staff training.
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Before or After School Daycare in Topeka, Kansas
There are 31 before or after school daycare in Topeka, Kansas, making up 34% of the 92 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 Topeka have an average rating of 4.03 out of 5 across 42 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 443 parent reviews. Parents in Topeka most frequently praise daycares for friendly and welcoming staff, clean facilities, and convenient location.
When choosing a daycare in Topeka, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere and community involvement of this church-based program, noting that it offers diverse activities for children. Parents specifically mention the good quality of daycare services and the friendliness of the staff.
- Address
- 7433 Sw 29 St South Wing, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 478-8370
This facility is not actually a daycare but a shelter house and event venue at Lake Rec Reynolds in Topeka. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with guests praising it as an excellent space for weddings, parties, retreats, and community events.
- Address
- 3325 Se Tinman Circle, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 291-1263
Instructional Sports Camp in Topeka is a school-based facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the clean environment, friendly staff, affordable pricing, and versatile amenities including sports equipment and games. The facility is also noted for hosting birthday parties and serving as a community gathering space.
- Address
- 801 Ne Poplar, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 368-8379
Shawnee North Day Camp is highly praised as a well-maintained recreational facility offering diverse activities for families. Parents consistently highlight the clean, modern amenities, friendly staff, and reasonable pricing. The facility serves as a community recreation center rather than traditional daycare, featuring swimming, sports fields, walking trails, and various classes.
- Address
- 300 Ne 43rd St, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 286-6067
The reviews appear to be mismatched with this daycare facility, primarily describing a public park rather than the school-based day camp. Parents mention the spacious outdoor area, cleanliness, and variety of activities available. Overall feedback is positive regarding the recreational space and amenities.
- Address
- 6715 Sw Westview Rd, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 862-2163
This YMCA facility in Topeka receives mostly positive reviews for its clean environment, friendly staff, and pool amenities. However, some members report issues with inconsistent pricing, restrictive pool policies, additional fees for certain classes, and declining maintenance and staff training.
- Address
- 3635 Sw Chelsea Drive, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 271-1797
One parent reports their child was expelled from the program after only two weeks without prior warning, citing difficulties with the child's elopement and autism. The parent declined the offered two-week transition period, expressing dissatisfaction with how the program handles special needs behaviors.
- Address
- 3601 Sw 31 St, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 233-3175
One parent reports that their son was abruptly dismissed from the program after only two weeks without prior warning, citing an inability to handle children who elope or have autism. The reviewer declined the offered two-week transition period, expressing dissatisfaction with the sudden removal and lack of support for special needs.
- Address
- 1301 Se Monroe, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 233-3175
One parent reports that their child with autism was expelled from the program after only two weeks without prior warning, citing an inability to handle elopers. The parent declined a two-week transition period, stating they did not want to subject their child to the disruption again.
- Address
- 1725 Sw Arnold, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 233-3175
- Address
- 2410 Burton Road, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 357-7676
- Address
- 4948 Sw Wanamaker, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 862-2030
- Address
- 934 Sw Clay, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 232-2160
- Address
- 2529 Sw Chelsea Dr, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 228-8188
- Address
- 1936 N Tyler, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 233-3981
- Address
- 1921 Se Indiana Ave, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 232-2193
- Address
- 618 Sw Buchanan, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 234-4600
- Address
- 4001 Sw 6, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 273-3951
- Address
- 421 Van Buren, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 354-4859
- Address
- 701 Sw Roosevelt, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 357-7038
- Address
- 6715 Sw Westview Rd, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 862-2163
- Address
- 1400 Se 34th, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 274-4628
- Address
- 4433 Sw 29th Terr, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 233-3175
- Address
- 1101 Sw Garfield, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 235-5706
- Address
- 6701 Sw 33 St, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 817-7999
- Address
- 2303 Sw College, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 438-8472
- Address
- 5512 Sw 16th, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 233-3175
- Address
- 401 Se Market, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 235-5748
- Address
- 201 Sw Clay, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 233-3175
- Address
- 4925 Sw 29, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 354-4859
- Address
- 6630 Sw 10th, Topeka, KS
- Phone
- (785) 339-9480
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