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Preschool Care & Education

More Than Traditional Programs

ycarelogoThe YMCA’s full-day preschool care and education programs provide excellent care for children 6 weeks old through pre-kindergarten. The curriculum at our early childhood learning centers is designed to offer enrichment child care, catering to families that value education beyond traditional child care. We provide an engaging environment for your child to explore activities in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, arts technology, healthy habits and social, moral and spiritual development. Programs are fully state licensed.

Our Locations

Choose from locations throughout the greater Kansas City area. Use the links below for more information.

Children’s Center Campus
3101 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
816.931.1347

Maple Woods Center
3100 NE 83rd Street, Suite 1501-B
Kansas City, MO 64119
816.468.8780

Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W 153rd Street
Olathe, KS 66061
913.390.7802

Richard C. Green, Sr. Family YMCA
10301 E 350 Highway
Raytown, MO 64138
816.737.3744

Highlands Elementary Preschool
2700 Somerset
Prairie Village, KS  66208
913.831.2895

Santa Fe Trail Elementary Preschool
7100 Lamar
Overland Park, KS  66204
913.722.5716

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