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

Marion County, Kansas is home to 12 state-licensed care providers across 4 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Hillsboro, KS 3 providers Lost Springs, KS 1 providers Marion, KS 7 providers Peabody, KS 3 providers

Child Care Centers in Marion County

2 providers in Marion County: Lost Springs, Hillsboro

Child Care Center Cougar Cubs Daycare Lost Springs, KS 66859 Capacity 29 Child Care Center Hillsboro Community Child Care Center Hillsboro, KS 67063 Capacity 100

Family Child Care Homes in Marion County

10 providers in Marion County: Marion, Peabody, Hillsboro

Head Start Programs in Marion County

2 providers in Marion County: Hillsboro, Marion

Head Start Program Hillsboro Elementary School Hillsboro, KS 67063 Capacity 19 Head Start Program Marion Elementary School Marion, KS 66861 Capacity 17

Choosing care in Marion County

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Marion 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 Marion County have?

According to current licensing data, Marion County, Kansas has 12 licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 10 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Marion County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Hillsboro, Lost Springs, Marion, Peabody 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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