Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Lyon County

Lyon County, Kansas is home to 41 state-licensed care providers across 5 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Allen, KS 1 providers Americus, KS 2 providers Emporia, KS 38 providers Neosho Rapids, KS 1 providers Olpe, KS 3 providers

Child Care Centers in Lyon County

7 providers in Lyon County: Emporia, Neosho Rapids, Allen, Olpe

Child Care Center Emporia Child Care Emporia, KS 66801 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Emporia Christian School Emporia, KS 66801 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Little Lyons Childcare Emporia, KS 66801 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Neosho Rapids Early Childhood Education Center Neosho Rapids, KS 66864 Capacity 85 Child Care Center NLC Child Development Center Allen, KS 66833 Capacity 33 Child Care Center Olpe Early Childhood Education Center Olpe, KS 66865 Capacity 88 Child Care Center Sacred Heart Child Care Center Emporia, KS 66801 Capacity 30

Family Child Care Homes in Lyon County

34 providers in Lyon County: Emporia, Olpe, Americus

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Head Start Programs in Lyon County

4 providers in Lyon County: Emporia

Head Start Program ECKAN Head Start Emporia, KS 66801 Capacity 80 Head Start Program Emporia Child Care Center Emporia, KS 66801 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Emporia Head Start Emporia, KS 66801 Capacity 80 Head Start Program Lyon County Early Head Start Home Based Office Emporia, KS 66801 Capacity 25

Choosing care in Lyon County

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 Lyon County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Lyon County have?

According to current licensing data, Lyon County, Kansas has 41 licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 34 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Lyon County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Allen, Americus, Emporia, Neosho Rapids, Olpe have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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