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

Lawrence, Kansas is served by 73 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in LawrenceProviders
Child Care Centers17View directory
Family Child Care Homes51View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools5View directory
Head Start Programs5View directory
School-Age Programs0—
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Child Care Centers in Lawrence

17 licensed child care centerss are listed in Lawrence. 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 Apple Seeds Childcare Empire Campus Lawrence, KS 66047 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Century School Inc Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Childrens Learning Center Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 141 Child Care Center Elizabeth B Ballard Community Center Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 48 Child Care Center First Presbyterian Church First 5 Years Lawrence, KS 66047 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Googols of Learning Child Development Center Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 122 Child Care Center Hilltop Child Development Center Inc Lawrence, KS 66045 Capacity 314 Child Care Center Hilltop Child Development Center Inc West Lawrence, KS 66047 Capacity 133 Child Care Center La Petite Academy Lawrence, KS 66047 Capacity 96 Child Care Center La Petite Academy Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 99 Child Care Center Lawrence Arts Center PS and Early CCC Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 43 Child Care Center Lawrence Child Development Center Lawrence, KS 66047 Capacity 88 Child Care Center Lawrence Montessori School Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 121 Child Care Center Positive Bright Start Lawrence, KS 66047 Capacity 23 Child Care Center Prairie Moon Waldorf Early Childhood Center Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Raintree Montessori School Lawrence, KS 66047 Capacity 252 Child Care Center Stepping Stones Inc Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 113

Family Child Care Homes in Lawrence

51 licensed family child care homess are listed in Lawrence. 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 A Mothers Touch Daycare Lawrence, KS 66046 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Apple Seeds Daycare Lawrence, KS 66047 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Ariels Childcare Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Backyard Basics Childcare Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home BB Family Child Care Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Brandy Elston Home Daycare Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Brown Like Me Infant Toddler Care LLC Lawrence, KS 66047 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Country Critters Childcare Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Creative Minds Learning Day Care Home Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Dandelion Wishes Playcare Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Evelyn Elaine Easum Day Care Lawrence, KS 66046 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Firefly Garden Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Gagas Care Lawrence, KS 66046 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Happy Kids Daycare Lawrence, KS 66046 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Imagination Station Child Care Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Immel Early Education Academy Inc Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Jacquelyn Ann Farrier Day Care Home Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Jamie Myers Day Care Home Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Jennifer Urish Day Care Home Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Jenns Lil Chickens Daycare Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Julie A Nice Day Care Home Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Kids Choice Christian Group DayCare Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Kidz Korner Daycare Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Kim Miles Day Care Home Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Leaps and Bounds Childcare Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Lil Frog Daycare Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Little Elephants Learn and Play Lawrence, KS 66047 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Little Jayhawkers Daycare Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Little Jayhawks Daycare Home Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Little School on the Prairie Lawrence, KS 66047 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Lorrie Sue Wisemans Daycare Home Lawrence, KS 66047 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Miranda Renee Muller Day Care Home Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Mrs Blairs Home Daycare Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Ms Leslies Daycare Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Ms Stephanies Daycare Lawrence, KS 66049 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Nanas Daycare Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Nancy A Potter Daycare Lawrence, KS 66047 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Nancy Jane Winchester Day Care Home Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Pamela Jo Kucza Day Care Home Lawrence, KS 66046 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Piper Njoroge Daycare Lawrence, KS 66047 Capacity 12

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Preschools in Lawrence

5 licensed preschoolss are listed in Lawrence. 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.

Preschool Creating Connections Preschool Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 91 Preschool Edna A Hill Child Development Center and Preschool Lawrence, KS 66045 Capacity 81 Preschool Green Pastures Preschool and Parents Day Out Lawrence, KS 66047 Capacity 22 Preschool Lawrence Community Nursery School and Child Care Center Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 24 Preschool The Giving Tree Preschool Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 46

Head Start Programs in Lawrence

5 federally funded head start programss are listed in Lawrence. 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 Children's Learning Center Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 21 Head Start Program Douglas Co. Head Start Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 54 Head Start Program Douglas Co. Head Start #2 - Kennedy Elementary Lawrence, KS 66046 Capacity 18 Head Start Program Douglas Co. Home Based Lawrence, KS 66046 Capacity 12 Head Start Program ECKAN Douglas Co Head Start Lawrence, KS 66044 Capacity 60
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ZIP codes in Lawrence

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How to pick care in Lawrence

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.

For families in Lawrence, KS, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Nearby cities in Douglas County

Baldwin City, KS 5 providers Eudora, KS 15 providers Lecompton, KS 2 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Lawrence, KS have?
Based on current licensing data, Lawrence is home to 73 state-licensed providers: 17 child care centers, 51 family child care homes, and 5 preschools.
How do Lawrence facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Lawrence to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Lawrence 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.

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Required disclosures

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