Best Daycares in Lenexa, KS — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 7 daycares and childcare centers in Lenexa based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Lenexa
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#1 — La Petite Academy Score: 18/100
La Petite Academy of Lenexa in Lenexa, KS
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#2 — Nexus Prep Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#3 — Autism From The Start Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#4 — Shooting Stars Montessori School Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
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#5 — Holy Trinity Early Education Center Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Religious school, Home service. View full profile →
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#6 — Lenexa KinderCare Score: 12/100
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#7 — Community Covenant Preschool and PDO Score: 11/100
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). Read our full methodology →
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the #1 daycare in Lenexa?
- La Petite Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Lenexa based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
- How are daycares ranked in Lenexa?
- Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
- How much does daycare cost in Lenexa?
- Childcare costs in Lenexa 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.