Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Kansas City, KS

Our top licensed picks in Kansas City — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Kansas Department for Children and Families — Child Care Services. 18 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 18 licensed centers in Kansas City, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

First Steps Shawnee #44

Kansas City, KS · 66105

Infant Care Capacity 107 5 years - 12 years
2

Kids R Us Shawnee #50

Kansas City, KS · 66101

Head Start Capacity 104 2 years - 12 years
3

Shawnee Golden Gate Daycare #49

Kansas City, KS · 66118

Preschool Capacity 101 2 years - 5 years
4

Abc Academy Shawnee #47

Kansas City, KS · 66112

Family Daycare Capacity 97 0 months - 5 years
5

Shawnee Precious Moments #48

Kansas City, KS · 66115

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 92 6 weeks - 5 years
6

La Petite Academy Wichita #27

Kansas City, KS · 66112

Family Daycare Capacity 83 0 months - 5 years
7

Wichita Primrose School #26

Kansas City, KS · 66111

Child Care Center Capacity 82 0 months - 12 months
8

Wichita Early Learning Center #19

Kansas City, KS · 66115

Family Daycare Capacity 77 0 months - 5 years
9

Wichita Discovery Preschool #28

Kansas City, KS · 66115

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 75 6 weeks - 5 years
10

Wichita Abc Childcare #20

Kansas City, KS · 66118

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 63 6 weeks - 5 years

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