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Jessica C
5.0
Our son only went for a little over a year but had a great time going. We never had any problems. Jessica and Jon were great and I do recommend them.
- Amanda
Miss Rachel's Daycare
5.0
Great daycare she is loving and caring for my kids she also takes them to school and picks them up also will drop them off at my house when needed on Fridays during the summer they go on outings and other days they play in the water. Great family and her husband helps and the kids love him.
- Cread R
The Ovaltree Home Daycare
5.0
If I could give Richelle more stars I absolutely would without a hesitation. She is very professional, knowledgeable, and absolutely an angle!
She is just amazing with my about to be 5 month baby girl. I am beyond pleased with how she runs her private business.
I feel as if she cares for my girl as...
- Amy C
Julie Malone Family Childcare
5.0
Julie is just amazing; I can't imagine where we'd be without her. She loves my kids like her own. Imaginative play, outside play, stem-based building toys, she's got it all! My kiddos were happy almost every day when I picked them up, and full of stories about their daily adventures. We're...
- Sara S
Joyful Hearts Daycare
5.0
My children have been with Mary and Kristina off and on for almost 5 years. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the family atmosphere at Mary's. She fills each child with so much love and attention that my kids all call her "Grandma Mary". Miss Tina is so much fun and her daughter and mine are best friends....
- Erica R
Daycares in Kansas City, MO
5.0
(2)
I'm state licensed home daycare/preschool. I am stable and very dependable, providing 16 years of home daycare. My daycare is professional yet just like home for your little one. Please look at my website to see what I offer www.jessicashomedaycare.com.
Hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday...
5.0
"My son went here from baby to pre-school and we absolutely loved it. We quickly became close friends and my son really loved his days here. They are like family now and would highly recommend if you are looking for strong, dependable, kind, caring people to take...
Knicki
5.0
(1)
I am an in-home Christian state licensed daycare. I take children, ages 6 weeks-12 years old. I take full-time kids and part-time kids. I also do a drop in parents day out program. My hours are from 6:30 am- 5:30 pm, Monday-Friday. We take kids before and after school to and from Fox Hill...
5.0
"Great daycare she is loving and caring for my kids she also takes them to school and picks them up also will drop them off at my house when needed on Fridays during the summer they go on outings and other days they play in the water. Great family and her husband...
Cread R
4.3
(4)
The OVALTREE is a home program that specializes in infant and toddler care. I have been providing care to families across the metro area for 19+ years. My vision is to help families with the growth and development of their children. This is a small group setting that will be tailored to your child's...
5.0
"I love brining Skylar here! She has so much fun when she is with Ms. Richelle. Not only is she having fun with her she is learning from her. I definitely recommend her! Her price is amazing for everything she does for my daughter. And since it isn't some big...
Jennifer C
5.0
(2)
I have been providing childcare for 22 years & here to stay. I love what I do and do what I love.
I provide a home-like environment where children are encouraged to develop at their own pace.
Location: 0.5 miles from Platte Woods I29/72nd Street area close to Zona Rosa shopping center....
5.0
"Julie took such good care of my daughter. She learned so much, made lots of friends, and always loved the fun activities Julie planned. She also does a great job taking photos to send you of your little one playing."
Jessica R
5.0
(2)
We are a Christian family centered daycare. We will have one opening near the end of August 2022, for one additional child, any age group infant through preschool. This opening will only be for 6 months; August 2022- February 2023. We strive very hard to care for the children entrusted to us as if...
5.0
"Mary and Kristina have been such a blessing to our family. Our sweet girl is loved and adored as if she is family. We were so lucky to find them when a previous arrangement didn't work out right before I was to return to work. These lovely ladies treat each child...
Tanya N
5.0
(2)
I am licensed with the state of Missouri and I have a degree in Early Childhood Education.
We are a Christian based daycare and preschool that works daily to build individual responsibility, teamwork, and kindness. Along with integrating moral character, we work with all of our children to teach...
4.0
"I really like your profile i would like to know more about the daycare and I would like to know what u teach the kids"
Cassondra R
3.4
(5)
We are a Christian-based, locally owned preschool and childcare center. We believe that MESSY kids are LEARNING kids. We live, laugh, and love with some amazing little people everyday. RSLC is a family and would love to be YOUR extended family! Call us today to schedule a tour or just come on by!
5.0
"We love Rising Sun, and so does our daughter! She has learned a ton in the short time she has been there, and looks forward to going to school each morning. The teachers truly care about issues brought to their attention, and the Admin team has been stellar. Would...
Kayli W
4.6
(5)
Now Enrolling children, ages 2 years old and up, no infants. State childcare is accepted. Easy access on the metro bus, get off on 39th St and Indiana. I am a former caseworker with FSD. I love helping people. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. I am a...
5.0
"This is a wonderful daycare center!! My daughters are so happy here. the teachers is so friendly and loving. They are also very knowledgeable about the care and teaching of the children at every age."
Abimbola A
4.3
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5.0
"We have been with BLC for over two years now and absolutely love it! No daycare is perfect of course, but it's pretty close. On the couple of occasions I have had questions or issues I have felt very comfortable discussing them with either of the owners/directors...
Lisa K
Auntie's House Child Care Early Childhood Development Center
1648 East 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO
Costimate: $136/wk
4.5
(2)
Our philosophy here is much like the old African adage,  it takes a village to raise a child Auntie's House nurtures and loves your child as their own. We want our children to feel safe and loved when they come to Auntie s House, just like at home. We pride ourselves on being a safe,...
5.0
"Hello Auntie's Childcare Center! Reading the comments of parents you must have a lovely facility that are very loving and care.. I am owner of Alway's A PleaZur' Photography to beable to come into your facility to take crystal clear photo's of the little one's for...
Kim A
5.0
(1)
We have been serving the Northland since 1985, formerly as ICAN in Gladstone. We moved to our current location in 2005, and changed our name to its current name. Our staff consists of Christian women who love children and are committed to our mission of providing Christian education to each child...
5.0
"This is a great PreK school/program. I can't say enough about the teachers, caregivers & this school. It is truly a blessing to have my daughter here. I stayed at home with my daughter for her first 3 years. We tried a daycare that I could work at with her in...
Rebecca
5.0
(1)
Quality Day Care believes early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring and discovery. Preschool children are receptive and creative. The center's goal is to nurture and encourage these qualities in the children who attend
5.0
"We absolutely love Ms Cyn and the girls!!! They are clean, respectful, playful and very down to earth. I love the home atmosphere they offer to the children. My sons loves to eat all their food also. They have helped me raise two of my babies and they love to come...
Lala S
5.0
(2)
Purple Dragon Day Care in Kansas City, Missouri is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 40 children from two years to six years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and...
5.0
"My 2 year has been here for 6 months now. I can not express how wonderful they are. They are structured and stress learning as well as play. So happy we found them"
A
Bare Essentials childcare/Alphabet Academy learning center
3200 Wayne Avenue, Kansas City, MO
Costimate: $155/wk
5.0
(1)
5.0
"weekly rates are affordable, and not $151 as posted"
Tonya
5.0
(1)
Alpha Montessori School in Kansas City, MO utilizes the Practical Life as the foundation for all their activities in a Montessori atmosphere. They promote sensorial awareness while cultivating understanding and perception refinement through developing the student's senses. They feature Yoga,...
5.0
"My daughter and our family had a wonderful experience with Alpha. The teachers were kind and firm and genuinely cared about the children. Communication was a breeze. So sad to see our girl age out of the school."
Katherine W
4.3
(6)
St. Peter’s Day School located in Kansas City, MO is a ministry of St. Peter & All Saints' Episcopal Church serving children ages two to five years old. The school provides high-quality education with developmentally appropriate care in a warm and stimulating environment.
5.0
"My son attended St. Peter's for 2 years and went into Kindergarten completely prepared. This is a small school that makes you feel like family. I work close by and was even able to come have lunch with my son once in a while."
Null
5.0
(2)
Kody's Learn N Development Center is a licensed childcare provider that serves the community of Kansas City MO. It offers a warm and loving environment and provides learning activities appropriate for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. The center has a capacity of 81 children...
5.0
"My overall experience with Kodys has been good. They took us in when the previous daycare closed short notice and my 2yo has been with them every since. She is learning more and I have peace every day leaving her in their care."
Ms. F
5.0
(1)
Berkley Child & Family Development Center in Kansas, MO is a child care establishment that started in 1993. An interdisciplinary team of experts and the UMKC's School work together in developing a state-of-the-art school. They are part of the UMKC's School of Education and is serving as a learning...
5.0
"Both of my children attended Berkley from infant through pre-k and it is a wonderful place. The teachers and staff are very supportive and loving. The families community is active and provides social and support services. Because this school is a leading edge...
Micah H
5.0
(2)
Creekside Kids, LLC is a child care facility located at 474 S Main St. Heber City, UT. Their philosophy is based on the Paiget’s Cognitive Theory that all children have stages of developmental growth with different needs at each stage. They offer an academic development, which stimulates the child's...
5.0
"Great location, high quality care, Ms Sandy is the best."
Wayne M
5.0
(1)
Located in Kansas City, Missouri, Rainbow School is a part of the ministries of South-Broadland Presbyterian Church. It provides early childhood education for children ages two months up to five years old. It gives age-appropriate learning experiences through a developmental curriculum. The School...
5.0
"Our son has flourished under the care and nurturing of the excellent staff and teachers at Rainbow School. It is a warm caring environment where kids are thought of first. We are so thankful to have found such a special place for our son!"
Nina N
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Kansas City, MO
What are the benefits of daycare near me in Kansas City, MO?
Daycare centers near you in Kansas City, MO offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in Kansas City, MO?
Daycares near you in Kansas City, MO provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.
What should I look for in a daycare center near me in Kansas City, MO?
Finding the right daycare center near you in Kansas City, MO for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.
What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in Kansas City, MO?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Kansas City, MO include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.