Best Daycares in Wichita, KS — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 28 daycares and childcare centers in Wichita based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Wichita

  1. #1 — Asbury Child Development Center Score: 86%

    Asbury Child Development Center is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://asburyictcdc.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Bright Minds Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    Bright Minds Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.brightmindswichita.com/.

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

  3. #3 — TOP Early Learning Center Northwest Score: 86%

    TOP Early Learning Center Northwest is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.topelc.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Child Start: Shirley Mayes Head Start Score: 84%

    Child Start: Shirley Mayes Head Start is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://childstart.org/.

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

  5. #5 — Child Start: 2nd Street Head Start Score: 84%

    Child Start: 2nd Street Head Start is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://childstart.org/.

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

  6. #6 — TOP North Score: 84%

    TOP North is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.topelc.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Little Lambs Preschool Score: 71%

    Little Lambs Preschool is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.littlelambspre.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Discovery Place Preschool Score: 69%

    Discovery Place Preschool is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://discoveryplacewichita.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Westwood Preschool Score: 69%

    Westwood Preschool is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.westwood-preschool.com/.

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

  10. #10 — West St Toy Box Score: 69%

    West St Toy Box is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.weststreettoybox.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Little Sprouts Learning Center Score: 69%

    Little Sprouts Learning Center is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littlesproutsks.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Joyful Noise Academy Score: 69%

    Joyful Noise Academy is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.joyfulnoiseacademy.org.

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

  13. #13 — Ashley's House Learning Center Score: 69%

    Ashley's House Learning Center is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.ashleyshouselearningcenters.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Plymouth Preschool Score: 69%

    Plymouth Preschool is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://plymouthpreschool.net/.

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

  15. #15 — Jacob's Learning Ladder Preschool Score: 69%

    Jacob's Learning Ladder Preschool is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: http://www.jacobslearningladderpreschool.org/.

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

  16. #16 — Central Community Preschool Score: 69%

    Central Community Preschool is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://centralcommunity.church/preschool.

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

  17. #17 — Bailey's Learning Academy Score: 69%

    Bailey's Learning Academy is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.baileyslearningacademy.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Princeton Children's Center Score: 69%

    Princeton Children's Center is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.princetoncc.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — The Bug Lady's Science Academy Score: 69%

    The Bug Lady's Science Academy is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bugladykansas.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Child Start: Fingerprints Head Start Score: 63%

    Child Start: Fingerprints Head Start is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://childstart.org/.

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

  21. #21 — Thurman KinderCare Score: 63%

    Thurman KinderCare is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/wichita/ks/300729?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_keyword=&utm_platform=&utm_matc…

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

  22. #22 — La Petite Academy Score: 57%

    La Petite Academy is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.lapetite.com/your-local-school/wichita-ks-7605/.

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

  23. #23 — Callahan North Preschool Score: 57%

    Callahan North Preschool is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://callahannorthpreschool.com.

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

  24. #24 — Word of Life Preschool and Childcare Score: 57%

    Word of Life Preschool and Childcare is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.wordoflifechildcare.org/.

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

  25. #25 — Little Ducklings Academy Score: 49%

    Little Ducklings Academy is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  26. #26 — Bailey’s Learning Academy West Score: 37%

    Bailey’s Learning Academy West is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  27. #27 — Kids Corner Child Care Center, Inc Score: 37%

    Kids Corner Child Care Center, Inc is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education.

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

  28. #28 — The best family childcare Score: 37%

    The best family childcare is a childcare center in Wichita, KS. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. 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 Wichita?
Asbury Child Development Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Wichita 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 Wichita?
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 Wichita?
Childcare costs in Wichita 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.