Best Daycares in Merriam, KS — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Merriam's 16 daycares, 16 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Kansas's statewide rate of 100%.
The local market includes 5 centers and 9 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 Merriam. 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.
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Rating Distribution in Merriam
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Merriam: 5.0 (Sample of 16).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Merriam: 5.0 (Sample of 16).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Merriam
B E Smith Family Center
Merriam, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Carolines Cozy Nest
Merriam, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Heather Jensen Daycare
Merriam, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
J and Js Tiny Toes
Merriam, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
JamJans
Merriam, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Jennifer Denton Day Care Home
Merriam, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
La Petite Academy
Merriam, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
La Ronda Group Home Daycare
Merriam, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Lets Grow Preschool and Mothers Day Out
Merriam, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Merriam Park Elementary OST Program SMSD
Merriam, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Merriam Park Elementary Pre-K Program SMSD
Merriam, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Moriah Logan Day Care Home
Merriam, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Merriam?
- There are 16 licensed child care providers in Merriam.
- What percentage of Merriam daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Merriam daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 100% statewide in Kansas.
- What types of childcare are available in Merriam?
- 5 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Merriam.
- 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
All 16 Daycares in Merriam
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