Guide to Preschools and Day Cares in Kansas City

Finding the right fit for preschool or childcare for your little one is one of the more stressful parts of early childhood. There are so many factors – time, location, programs offered! Our hope is this guide will help you narrow down your search to find the best solution for you and your family.

Thank you to co-title sponsors Little Sunshine Playhouse and Preschool and the Primrose School of Liberty for making this resource possible to our readers!

To inquire about including your business in this guide, please email us at [email protected]

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool provides parents with peace of mind and children with a safe, secure & educational environment through our unique services and proprietary, Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum. Early education has a lasting impact on a child’s life and it’s our mission to use this time to ignite the love of learning and spark curiosity through play. LSP maintains a reputation of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education making us a sought after, premier private preschool program for children ages 6 weeks through Pre-kindergarten. Check out their two locations in Overland Park and Leawood or learn more at littlesunshine.com.

Learning for fun. Learning for life.®

Children learn best through experience. At The Goddard School, we use current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Positioned to support the needs of families, our distinctive structure helps ensure that children are known and appreciated for their individual talents and personalities. The Goddard School’s F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) helps children explore and discover their interests in a safe, nurturing environment. It has been developed, in part, by The Goddard School’s Educational Advisory Board, which is comprised of acknowledged experts in various fields of early childhood education.

Over 7 locations in the Kansas City Area!

At St. Therese Early Education Center, we promote the cognitive, physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth of each child. We believe in the uniqueness of each child and that the gateway to learning is through providing children with a loving and nurturing environment. Our teachers provide experiences each day to help children grow. Our goal is to help children become independent, self-confident, inquisitive, and enthusiastic learners by actively exploring their environment. All programs are developmentally appropriate. The Early Education Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We provide a safe, caring and academically sound environment for the young children of our community, infant through age 5. We provide full-time and part-time programs in addition to before and after school care for full-day students.

Picking a Preschool: Things to Consider

“In the KC area, we are fortunate to have an abundance of preschools to choose from (so many it can make your head spin!). Consider the different preschool philosophies and which one is the best fit for your child.”

Why Preschool Graduation is Worth More than a Worthless Diploma

“All of these hours spent with their school family are not just a blip on their life’s radar to be lost, ignored or forgotten.”

Tips for Picking the Right Preschool

“We all want to make sure we’re giving our children every advantage and opportunity we can. That means ensuring their education begins early—and gets off to the right start.”

Kansas City Metro Area Preschools