Some of the Best Daycares in Manhattan, KS
Of Manhattan's 96 daycares, 96 (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 13 centers and 67 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Manhattan. 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 Manhattan
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Manhattan: 5.0 (Sample of 96).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Manhattan: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Manhattan: 5.0 (Sample of 96).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Manhattan
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Manhattan?
- There are 96 licensed child care providers in Manhattan.
- What percentage of Manhattan daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Manhattan daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 100% statewide in Kansas.
- What types of childcare are available in Manhattan?
- 13 center-based, 67 home-based providers operate in Manhattan.
- How do Manhattan daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Kansas?
- Manhattan 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