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Care Member says "Kalyn is great! She does so well with my son and keeping him on track with the schedule I like for him. She’s very patient and understanding. She is...
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Wyatt A. says "Emily did a great job watching our baby. We would hire her again. "
Hannah B. says "Regan has babysat for our family for many years, and recently we hired her for a period of several months as a nanny for a group of 5 school-aged kids. We...
Emily R. says "Rebecca has made returning to work as stress free as possible. She gives lots of updates throughout the day and is very receptive to feedback. She has a...
Josie N. says "Emily has been great for our baby who is about to turn 1. She is communicative, reliable, and kind."
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Lorin M. says "Nicole is great! She jumped right in and took great care of our three kids. She was very responsible and made me feel completely at ease with leaving our...
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Ayan R. says "Ashley was great with my 11 month old. She was punctual and dependable and arrived at the fixed time and date. She was great with feeding her, putting her...
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Lauren B. says "Ashley is very professional and knows how to interact with children. Her experience, certifications (CPR and first aid) and education make her a top...
Melissa N. says "Tianna provides regular care for our two children. She is dependable and takes good care of our girls."
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Gina L. says "Maddie has been an amazing help to our family! She is always on time, is flexible with our crazy schedule(plus direct and honest about her availability)...
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Sam H. says "Kathryn is a wonderful person inside and out. Kathryn is very dependable, driven, self motivated, intelligent, and is always willing to take that extra step...
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Jen F. says "Lauren has been the most wonderful sitter for my twin daughters this summer! We couldn't have found a more perfect individual to help our family. She is such...
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Joshua J. says "Bekah has watched our daughter for the past year and it has been amazing! We were so nervous going back to work after our first child was born and were...
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Melanie H. says "Alice is an extremely positive and hard-working person. I've known her for about six years and she has persevered through so much. She never gives up and...
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Caitlin S. says "Alexis provided childcare for us for 1-2 days a week. She was always punctual and extremely dependable. Communication is one of her many strengths, which...
Child care centers in Lawrence, KS
Care Member says "I feel very fortunate to have had my children at such a quality daycare. My kids would come home with book work nearly every day and learned a lot past...
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- $950/mo
alexandra B. says "360 Kids Academy has been exceptional; both of my kids have attended and my oldest just graduated. The staff is amazingly kind! They have a gym and a...
Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...
7041 - La Petite Academy on Clinton Parkway Court
3200 CLINTON PARKWAY CT LAWRENCE, KS
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...
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288 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.17/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.6
Recent child care reviews from local parents in Lawrence, KS
Child Care Providers in Lawrence, KS are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 61 reviews of the 288 listed child care providers
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Lawrence, KS
How much is child care near me in Lawrence, KS?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $16.17 per hour as of November 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Lawrence, KS?
Care.com currently has 281 child care providers near you in Lawrence, KS. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Lawrence, KS and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Lawrence, KS that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Lawrence, KS child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Lawrence, KS, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Lawrence, KS and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Lawrence, KS in November, 2025?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
