Licensed Daycare in Lawrence, Kansas
4 licensed daycares in Lawrence, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Kansas licensing records.
Childcare costs in Lawrence
ChildCare Aware reports the Kansas average full-time cost at $900/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Lawrence vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Kansas families may also qualify for Kansas Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (888) 369-4777).
Full Kansas licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Kansas Department for Children and Families — Child Care Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:3
- Toddler ratio
- 1:7
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 63 kids
Program types in Lawrence
All Lawrence licensed centers
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Lawrence
Lawrence Discovery Preschool #100
Lawrence
Shawnee Creative Kids #4
Lawrence
Shawnee Stepping Stones
Lawrence
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