Best Daycares in Kansas City, MO — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 48 daycares and childcare centers in Kansas City based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Kansas City

  1. #1 — Brookside Montessori Score: 27/100

    Brookside Montessori is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://brooksidemontessorikc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Rainbow School Score: 27/100

    Rainbow School is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.RainbowSchoolKC.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Northland Early Education Center Score: 27/100

    Northland Early Education Center is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, home service, community services non profits. Website: http://neeckids.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Community services non profits. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Colonial Preschool Score: 27/100

    Colonial Preschool is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: https://colonialkc.org/preschool/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Freda Markley Early Childhood Center Score: 27/100

    Freda Markley Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.hickmanmills.org/freda.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Primrose School at KU Medical Center Score: 27/100

    Primrose School at KU Medical Center is a childcare center in Kansas City, KS. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/ku-medical-center/?%3Futm_source=fb&utm_medium=school-about.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Yellowjacket Early Learning Center Score: 27/100

    Yellowjacket Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, private school. Website: https://www.center.k12.mo.us/early-childhood-center.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Private school. View full profile →

  8. #8 — E. L. Williams Learning Center at Paseo Baptist Score: 26/100

    E. L. Williams Learning Center at Paseo Baptist is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, religious organization. Website: http://elwlearningcenter.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Religious organization. View full profile →

  9. #9 — St. Mark Child & Family Development Center Score: 25/100

    St. Mark Child & Family Development Center is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.uicskc.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Wildflower East Score: 25/100

    Wildflower Montessori

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Richardson Early Learning Center Score: 24/100

    Richardson Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, public school. Website: http://kcmsd.net.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Public school. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Learning and Fun Preschool Score: 24/100

    Learning and Fun Preschool is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.learning.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Kids in Christ Academy Score: 23/100

    Kids in Christ Academy is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, religious school, home service. Website: https://www.kidsinchristacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Religious school, Home service. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Primrose School of Shawnee Score: 22/100

    Primrose School of Shawnee is a childcare center in Kansas City, KS. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/shawnee.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — The Goddard School Score: 22/100

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/mo/liberty/liberty.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Spectrum Station Score: 22/100

    Spectrum Station is a childcare center in KANSAS CITY, MO. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.spectrumstation.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Word of Life Learning Center Score: 21/100

    Word of Life Learning Center is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.wollc.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Paseo Baptist Learning Center Score: 21/100

    Paseo Baptist Learning Center is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, day care preschool. Website: http://www.paseodaycare.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Generation Maker Lab Score: 21/100

    Generation Maker Lab is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, education. Website: http://www.genmakerlab.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Education. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Guiding Steps Play School Score: 21/100

    Guiding Steps Play School is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.guidingstepsplay.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Early Childhood Center Score: 21/100

    Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://ecc.liberty.k12.mo.us/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Brown's Christian Academy and Pre Score: 21/100

    Brown's Christian Academy and Pre is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.bcaap.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Turn The Page KC Score: 21/100

    Turn The Page KC is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, charity organization, community services non profits. Website: http://turnthepagekc.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Charity organization, Community services non profits. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Red Bridge Early Childhood Center Score: 20/100

    Red Bridge Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.RedBridgeECC.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Tomlin Academy Score: 20/100

    Tomlin Academy is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.parentreviewstomlinacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Exploring Minds Academy Score: 20/100

    Exploring Minds Academy is a childcare center in Kansas City, KS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.exploringmindsacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Purple Dragon Preschool Score: 20/100

    Purple Dragon Preschool is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.purpledragonschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Flower of Life Montessori Score: 20/100

    Flower of Life Montessori is a childcare center in Kansas City, KS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.folmontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — North Oak Preschool Score: 20/100

    North Oak Preschool is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://northoakchiropractic.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Christ Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten Score: 20/100

    Christ Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten is a childcare center in Kansas City, MO. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://christlc.net/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Kansas City?
Brookside Montessori is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Kansas City based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Kansas City?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Kansas City?
Childcare costs in Kansas City vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.