Best Daycares in Maize, KS — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Maize's 16 daycares, 16 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Kansas's statewide rate of 100%. Locally, providers average 3.0 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 1 center and 10 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Kansas's average of 69%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Maize. 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 Maize
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Maize: 4.9 (Sample of 16).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Maize: 3.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Maize: 5.0 (Sample of 16).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Maize?
- There are 16 licensed child care providers in Maize.
- What percentage of Maize daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Maize daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 100% statewide in Kansas.
- What types of childcare are available in Maize?
- 1 center-based, 10 home-based providers operate in Maize.
- How do Maize daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Kansas?
- Maize daycares average 3.0 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