Licensed Daycare in Chautauqua, Kansas
2 licensed daycares in Chautauqua, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Kansas licensing records.
Chautauqua listings updated May 2026 from official Kansas records.
Daycare in Chautauqua: what parents should know
There are 2 licensed childcare providers on record in Chautauqua, with Montessori the most common type (about 50% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Kansas license at indexing time, sourced from Kansas Department for Children and Families — Child Care Services.
Combined, Chautauqua's licensed centers hold about 138 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Chautauqua childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Chautauqua
ChildCare Aware reports the Kansas average full-time cost at $900/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Chautauqua vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Kansas families may also qualify for Kansas Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (888) 369-4777).
Full Kansas licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Kansas Department for Children and Families — Child Care Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:3
- Toddler ratio
- 1:7
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 69 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Chautauqua
Largest licensed centers in Chautauqua
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Chautauqua licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Chautauqua
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programKansas Child Care Subsidy Program can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(888) 369-4777 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Kansas Department for Children and Families — Child Care Services.
Official license searchChildcare resources for Chautauqua
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Chautauqua, Kansas are compiled from official Kansas Department for Children and Families — Child Care Services licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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