Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Atchison, KS

Atchison, Kansas is served by 7 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Atchison	Providers
Child Care Centers	3	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	4	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Atchison

3 licensed child care centerss are listed in Atchison. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Atchison Child Care Association Atchison, KS 66002 Capacity 179 Child Care Center First Steps Childhood Learning Center Atchison, KS 66002 Capacity 79 Child Care Center First Steps With Abbey Atchison, KS 66002 Capacity 146

Family Child Care Homes in Atchison

4 licensed family child care homess are listed in Atchison. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home ABC Daycare Atchison, KS 66002 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Amys Tiny Tots Atchison, KS 66002 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Rees House Atchison, KS 66002 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Regina Caeli Montessori School Inc Atchison, KS 66002 Capacity 12

Head Start Programs in Atchison

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Atchison. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Atchison Co. Head Start Atchison, KS 66002 Capacity 22 Head Start Program Atchison County Head Start Center Atchison, KS 66002 Capacity 60

ZIP codes in Atchison

ZIP 66002Care providers

How to pick care in Atchison

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

Where you can, visit each option in Atchison, KS, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Nearby cities in Atchison County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Atchison, KS have?

Based on current licensing data, Atchison is home to 7 state-licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Atchison facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Atchison to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Atchison licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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