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FIRST LUTHERAN EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

The staff at FLEEC is great! Hours are wonderful. We are so glad we found them to teach our little one. It has only been a couple of months...

- Care member

Peppermint Pattys

I have three year old twins. They manage the twins great. They pay attention to their food allergies and stay on top of that. My kids...

- Charlotte "Charlie" S.

Stephen's House

We absolutely love this daycare. The staff truly treats us like family, and the level of care they provide is exceptional. One of the things...

- Stephanie B.

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Happy Hearts Learning Center LLC

1901 N 63RD DR KANSAS CITY, KS

State license verified

starting at
$1030/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 1 more
Our facility brings bright classrooms and two playgrounds fenced in. Your child will feel safe and get lots of attention and support. We are very family friendly and want everyone to feel loved and supported. Our goal is to be ready to for kindergarten.
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FIRST LUTHERAN EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

6400 STATE LINE RD MISSION HILLS, KS

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$934/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Parenting is hard work, and searching for quality childcare can feel like a full-time job! But the search stops here, as we are proud to be one of the most outstanding childcare facilities in KC! First Lutheran Early Education Center (FLEEC) is a nationally accredited preschool located at 6400 State Line Rd, welcoming...

Care Member says "The staff at FLEEC is great! Hours are wonderful. We are so glad we found them to teach our little one. It has only been a couple of months and they...

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Peppermint Pattys

W 56TH TERRACE SHAWNEE, KS

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
One of a kind facility that creates a family-oriented learning environment. Qualified staff, safe and loving care. We have been in service to the community for 40+ years and strive to give each child a great early learning experience that prepares them for kindergarten.

Charlotte "Charlie" S. says "I have three year old twins. They manage the twins great. They pay attention to their food allergies and stay on top of that. My kids love...

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Stephen's House

5755 N NORTHWOOD RD KANSAS CITY, MO

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1380/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
Stephens House Preschool is a warm, play-based learning environment located near Parkville, MO. With 17 classrooms and three large playgrounds, we offer plenty of space for children to learn, explore, and grow. Families appreciate our appropriate class sizes, caring teachers, and developmentally appropriate curriculum that...

Stephanie B. says "We absolutely love this daycare. The staff truly treats us like family, and the level of care they provide is exceptional. One of the things we...

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Noah's Ark academy(Cathy)

6127 North Chelsea Ave Kansas City, MO

5.0(2)

State license verified

Faith based
Special needs
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
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 them their ABC's, 123's, and...

Andrea E. says "I have been searching for a way to get in touch with someone who can give me more information about this childcare service. There is not a phone number...

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7032 - La Petite Academy of Gladstone

404 NE 76TH ST GLADSTONE, MO

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...
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Eastwood Learning Center, Llc

9414 E Truman Rd Independence, MO

State license verified

Please don't apply for position unless you have a profile in the family registry and your 5yr fingerprints completed. We offer affordable childcare in an environment where your child feels like he or she is at home and loved. Making sure your child is prepared for Pre-K and Kindergarten is our focus. We are ramping up to...
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7033 - La Petite Academy on NW 64th Terrace

5809 NW 64TH TER KANSAS CITY, MO

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...

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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Outreach Christian Education

2900 N.E. Cates Kansas City, MO

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 4 more
Outreach Christian Education has three locations. Each location is unique in its style but the same in its core philosophies and Biblical standards. Outreach Christian Education (OCE) prides it self in our ability to love and care for the family. It is our goal to provide families with a safe, caring, loving, Bible-centered...
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Ubuntu Academy

4329 Troost Avenue Kansas City, MO

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
UBUNTU Academy is an early learning center in the core of Kansas City, Missouri. UBUNTU means I am what I am because of who we all are. This supports the belief that it takes a village to raise a child. The core focus is to prepare our students to be kindergarten ready. Missouri early childhood education has suffered millions...
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The Kiddie Depot Daycare LLC

2603 E 28th St Kansas City, MO

State license verified

Child care
The Kiddie Depot not only offers childcare, but we are a Learning Center. Our children begin learning in a pre-school setting once they turn 2 years of age. We operate 24 hours for parents that work Non-Traditional hours, and offer Saturday drop-in care.
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Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Wildflower Montessori offers care to children ages infant to pre-k. We are a place to learn, grow, laugh and love together. We offer an organic & farm to table meal plan that includes lunch and 2 snacks daily. Our teachers are Montessori trained and all have a background in early childhood development.
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Brighton Learning- Gladstone

7227 N EUCLID AVE GLADSTONE, MO

State license verified

starting at
$1082/mo
We are an early education based child care center in Gladstone. We care for children from 6-weeks to 5-years-old, providing a range of age appropriate resources and activities to encourage their development right up until they are ready to join Kindergarten.
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Success Achieved's Little Scholars Academy

428 NW Englewood Rd Kansas City, MO

Preschool
Child care
Success Achieved's Pre-K Learning Center is an academic daycare environment focused first on quality care and safety. Our purpose is to equip Beginning Learners with the ability to read and write by the time they enter Kindergarten. We believe in achieving this standard by using a hands-on, interactive approach that will...
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Kiddie Depot LLC

3609 Park Ave Kansas City, MO

1.0(1)
Preschool
Kiddie Depot LLC is a locally based preschool that offers full-time early education programs designed for pre-kindergarten children. Located at 3609 Park Avenue, the company serves the residents of Kansas City, MO. Kiddie Depot LLC has a maximum capacity of 35 children.
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Johnson County Montessori Preschool

6800 W 80th St Shawnee Mission, KS

Preschool
Kindergarten
Johnson County Montessori Preschool offers full-time child care services and Montessori-based education programs for preschool children. Located in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, the company’s services are open to children two and half years of age up to kindergarten. The company also provides kindergarten programs for children five...
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Brown's Christian Academy and Preschool

22 E 32nd St Kansas City, MO

Preschool
Brown's Christian Academy and Preschool is a Christian-based preschool, designed to provide an environment for the child to grow and develop into what God has intended. Their goal is to nurture children's enthusiasm about learning and assist them in reaching their full potential; ultimately leading to successful entry into...
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Christ Lutheran Pre-K

6700 Nw 72nd St Kansas City, MO

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Christ Lutheran Pre-K in Kansas City, Missouri is a Church-based Child Care provider under Christ Lutheran Church that can accommodate a certain number of children. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
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Precious Treasures Childcare

5709 N Michigan Ave Kansas City, MO

Child care
Precious Treasures Childcare strives to provide a fun learning environment in which a child can develop physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Their curriculum is designed to prepare children for kindergarten while expanding on creativity, developing confidence, and stimulating curiosity.
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YMCA of Greater Kansas City Preschool Head Start

Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO

Preschool
YMCA of Greater Kansas City Preschool Head Start provides a nurturing environment where kids feel safe and supported while learning, growing, making friends and preparing for the world of kindergarten. The curriculum caters to families that value education, going above and beyond traditional child care.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Kansas City, KS

Pre-k programs in Kansas City, KS offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Kansas City, KS, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Kansas City, KS typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Kansas City, KS programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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