Some of the Best Daycares in Lawrence, KS
Of Lawrence's 93 daycares, 93 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Kansas's statewide rate of 100%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 5.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Kansas averages of 4.7 on Process and 5.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 23 centers, 53 family child care homes, and 1 Head Start program, a lower home-based share than Kansas's average of 69%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lawrence. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Kansas methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Lawrence
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lawrence: 5.0 (Sample of 93).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lawrence: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lawrence: 5.0 (Sample of 93).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Lawrence
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lawrence?
- There are 93 licensed child care providers in Lawrence.
- What percentage of Lawrence daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Lawrence daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 100% statewide in Kansas.
- What types of childcare are available in Lawrence?
- 23 center-based, 53 home-based, 1 Head Start providers operate in Lawrence.
- How do Lawrence daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Kansas?
- Lawrence daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Kansas statewide average of 4.7.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Kansas?
- Kansas offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Kansas