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Licensed Daycare in Wichita, Kansas

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Wichita?

Statewide averages in Kansas run roughly $900/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Wichita daycares?

All licensed Kansas centers must meet the state minimum: 1:3 for infants, 1:7 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Wichita typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Wichita?

Kansas families can apply for Kansas Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (888) 369-4777). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

38 licensed daycares in Wichita, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Kansas licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$900/mo

Kansas avg infant

1:3

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Wichita

ChildCare Aware reports the Kansas average full-time cost at $900/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Wichita 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 overview

Quick 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: 60 kids

ZIP codes covered

67214 44 67203 9 67226 5 67230 4 67218 4 67211 4 67209 3 67208 3

Program types in Wichita

Licensed Group Child Care Home

All Wichita licensed centers

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E Before/After School

Explorer Kids Kansas City #83

Wichita

School Age (5+) Cap 37

F Licensed Center

First Steps Hutchinson #22

Wichita

Infants & Toddlers Cap 20

G Licensed Center

Growing Minds Hutchinson #14

Wichita

Infants & Toddlers Cap 22

G Infant Care

Growing Minds Kansas City #100

Wichita

Preschool (2-5) Cap 96

H Group Care

Happy Days Hutchinson Daycare #16

Wichita

School Age (5+) Cap 20

H Licensed Center

Happy Days Olathe Daycare #2

Wichita

Infants & Toddlers Cap 39

H Infant Care

Hutchinson ABC Childcare #12

Wichita

Preschool (2-5) Cap 90

H Montessori

Hutchinson Bright Beginnings #13

Wichita

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 20

H Before/After School

Hutchinson Childcare Academy #3

Wichita

School Age (5+) Cap 22

H Family Daycare

Hutchinson Children's Place #15

Wichita

School Age (5+) Cap 36

H Group Care

Hutchinson Creative Kids #24

Wichita

School Age (5+) Cap 113

H Before/After School

Hutchinson Early Learning Center #11

Wichita

School Age (5+) Cap 18

H Group Care

Hutchinson Kids First Academy #8

Wichita

School Age (5+) Cap 62

H Preschool

Hutchinson KinderCare #17

Wichita

Preschool (2-5) Cap 26

H Head Start

Hutchinson Learning Center #2

Wichita

2 years - 12 years Cap 102

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Wichita, Kansas?

Our directory lists 38 licensed childcare centers in Wichita, Kansas, sourced from Kansas Department for Children and Families — Child Care Services. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Wichita?

Statewide averages in Kansas run roughly $900/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Wichita daycares?

All licensed Kansas centers must meet the state minimum: 1:3 for infants, 1:7 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Wichita typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Wichita?

Kansas families can apply for Kansas Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (888) 369-4777). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Wichita daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Kansas Department for Children and Families — Child Care Services search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.