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.

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 — Asbury Child Development Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#2 — Bright Minds Early Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#3 — TOP Early Learning Center Northwest Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#4 — Child Start: Shirley Mayes Head Start Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#5 — Child Start: 2nd Street Head Start Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#6 — TOP North Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#7 — Little Lambs Preschool Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#8 — Discovery Place Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#9 — Westwood Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#10 — West St Toy Box Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#11 — Little Sprouts Learning Center Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#12 — Joyful Noise Academy Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#13 — Ashley's House Learning Center Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#14 — Plymouth Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#15 — Jacob's Learning Ladder Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. View full profile →
#16 — Central Community Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#17 — Bailey's Learning Academy Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →
#18 — Princeton Children's Center Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#19 — The Bug Lady's Science Academy Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#20 — Child Start: Fingerprints Head Start Score: 54%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#21 — Thurman KinderCare Score: 54%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#22 — La Petite Academy Score: 49%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#23 — Callahan North Preschool Score: 49%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#24 — Word of Life Preschool and Childcare Score: 49%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#25 — Little Ducklings Academy Score: 40%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#26 — The best family childcare Score: 29%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#27 — Bailey’s Learning Academy West Score: 29%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#28 — Kids Corner Child Care Center, Inc 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 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.

Top Daycares in Wichita

#1 — Asbury Child Development Center Score: 77%

#2 — Bright Minds Early Learning Center Score: 77%

#3 — TOP Early Learning Center Northwest Score: 77%

#4 — Child Start: Shirley Mayes Head Start Score: 76%

#5 — Child Start: 2nd Street Head Start Score: 76%

#6 — TOP North Score: 76%

#7 — Little Lambs Preschool Score: 63%

#8 — Discovery Place Preschool Score: 60%

#9 — Westwood Preschool Score: 60%

#10 — West St Toy Box Score: 60%

#11 — Little Sprouts Learning Center Score: 60%

#12 — Joyful Noise Academy Score: 60%

#13 — Ashley's House Learning Center Score: 60%

#14 — Plymouth Preschool Score: 60%

#15 — Jacob's Learning Ladder Preschool Score: 60%

#16 — Central Community Preschool Score: 60%

#17 — Bailey's Learning Academy Score: 60%

#18 — Princeton Children's Center Score: 60%

#19 — The Bug Lady's Science Academy Score: 60%

#20 — Child Start: Fingerprints Head Start Score: 54%

#21 — Thurman KinderCare Score: 54%

#22 — La Petite Academy Score: 49%

#23 — Callahan North Preschool Score: 49%

#24 — Word of Life Preschool and Childcare Score: 49%

#25 — Little Ducklings Academy Score: 40%

#26 — The best family childcare Score: 29%

#27 — Bailey’s Learning Academy West Score: 29%

#28 — Kids Corner Child Care Center, Inc Score: 29%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Frequently asked questions