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We have 34 pre-k schools in Kansas City, MO! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Pre-K Schools in Kansas City, MO are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 34 listed pre-k schools

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.

7037 - La Petite Academy on NE 81st Terrace

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

7034 - La Petite Academy on North Oak Trafficway

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

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Stephen's House

5755 N NORTHWOOD RD KANSAS CITY, MO

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1380/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
+ 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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Oillies Home Daycare

11132 E 84Th Terr Raytown Kansas City, MO

Introduction Oillies Home Daycare is a In Home learning Center I have been in the Childcare Field for over 10years with over 12years of Experience with Children. Oillies Home Daycare is a very Professional, Safe and Fun Environment. The learning Programs I Offer at My Home Daycare your child will surely love while learning and...
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7037 - La Petite Academy on NE 81st Terrace

9071 NE 81ST TER KANSAS CITY, MO

5.0(1)

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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7034 - La Petite Academy on North Oak Trafficway

9371 N OAK TRFY KANSAS CITY, MO

5.0(1)

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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7033 - La Petite Academy on NW 64th Terrace

5809 NW 64TH TER KANSAS CITY, MO

5.0(1)

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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Noah's Ark academy(Cathy)

6127 North Chelsea Ave Kansas City, MO

5.0(2)
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Special needs
+ 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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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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Outreach Christian Education

2900 N.E. Cates Kansas City, MO

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
+ 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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I'm a mother who has raised eleven children. I have 30+ years of experience in childcare, and 25+ years of teaching children. We live on a beautiful farm just off of 150 highway, just minutes from Belton, Raymore, Grandview and Lee's Summit. On our beautiful 10 acres there is lots of room to roam and animals to play with. I have...
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Jessica C

8814 N Essex Dr Kansas City, MO

5.0(2)

State license verified

I'm a state licensed home daycare/preschool. I am stable and very dependable, providing 22 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 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Rate $275/week (newborn-1yr)...

Amanda B. says "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."

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Kaye's In-home Daycare

9404 McKinley Ave Kansas City, MO

At Kaye's we are a loving facility! We will prepare your children for kindergarten readiness! We are also offering help with Online Zoom meetings! We understand that daycare can get expensive so here at Kaye's, we have affordable prices to keep parents happy! Looking forward to hearing from you!
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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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La Petite Academy Child Care-Kansas City

9371 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
La Petite Academy Child Care located in Kansas City, MO has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Infants, Toddlers, Twos/Early Preschool, Pre-K/K Prep, Before and After School. The center is accredited by National...
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Wildflower Montessori

6108 NW 63rd Ter Kansas City, MO

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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Little Bears Den

2420 E Blue Ridge Blvd Kansas City, MO

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We offer Child Care and preschool. Little Bears Den ratios follow the Missouri guild lines, which are 1:4 infants 1:4 toddlers 1:8 two-year-old 1:10 for preschool and pre-K and 1:16 school-age 1:10 for mixed-age kids with no more than 2 kids under the age of 2 years old. Little bears operate from 7:00 AM to 5:00 pm Mon-Friday.
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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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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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Canada's Child Care Center

5717 Prospect Ave Kansas City, MO

Preschool
Child care
Canada's Child Care Center in Kansas City, MO creates an enriching curriculum to pre-school kids from 0 to 12 years old every Mondays to Fridays. They feature a state-licensed and safe atmosphere where the students can grow and learn morally, socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. They teach using developmentally...
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Life Learning Child Care

7714 Troost Ave. Kansas City, MO

2.0(2)
Life Learning child Care is a Christian-centered child care program that focused on early development, life skills, and kindergarten readiness. If you're looking for more than daycare, your search ends here at Life Learning Child Care where learning is fun and educating!

Racheal says "Great daycare they taught my son so much and got him ready for kindergarten."

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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Kansas City, MO

Pre-k programs in Kansas City, MO 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, MO, 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, MO 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, MO 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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