Best Daycares in Lenexa, KS — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 10 daycares and childcare centers in Lenexa based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Lenexa

  1. #1 — Nexus Prep Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Shooting Stars Montessori School Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Community Covenant Preschool and PDO Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — The Whole Child Development Center Score: 73%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/751196641. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — La Petite Academy Score: 63%

    La Petite Academy of Lenexa in Lenexa, KS

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Holy Trinity Early Education Center Score: 60%

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

  7. #7 — Lenexa KinderCare Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Autism From The Start Score: 60%

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

  9. #9 — Shining Stars Preschool Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Sunny Day Pre-K Preschool Score: 29%

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage 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%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Lenexa?
Nexus Prep 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 percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. 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.