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

Merriam, Kansas is served by 15 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 MerriamProviders
Child Care Centers3View directory
Family Child Care Homes10View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools2View directory
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs0—
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Child Care Centers in Merriam

3 licensed child care centerss are listed in Merriam. 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 B E Smith Family Center Merriam, KS 66204 Capacity 402 Child Care Center La Petite Academy Merriam, KS 66202 Capacity 100 Child Care Center South Park Christian Child Care Center Merriam, KS 66203 Capacity 71

Family Child Care Homes in Merriam

10 licensed family child care homess are listed in Merriam. 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 Carolines Cozy Nest Merriam, KS 66202 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Heather Jensen Daycare Merriam, KS 66203 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home J and Js Tiny Toes Merriam, KS 66203 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home JamJans Merriam, KS 66204 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Jennifer Denton Day Care Home Merriam, KS 66202 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home La Ronda Group Home Daycare Merriam, KS 66202 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Mimis Daycare Merriam, KS 66203 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Moriah Logan Day Care Home Merriam, KS 66202 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home T for Tots Childcare Merriam, KS 66203 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Valeries DayCare Merriam, KS 66202 Capacity 12

Preschools in Merriam

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Merriam. 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 Lets Grow Preschool and Mothers Day Out Merriam, KS 66202 Capacity 48 Preschool Merriam Park Elementary Pre-K Program SMSD Merriam, KS 66203 Capacity 13
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ZIP codes in Merriam

ZIP 66202Care providersZIP 66203Care providersZIP 66204Care providers

How to pick care in Merriam

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 Merriam, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Merriam, KS have?
Based on current licensing data, Merriam is home to 15 state-licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 10 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.
How do Merriam facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Merriam to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Merriam 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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