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Child Care & Education

Building Strong Kids Through Child Care & Education

The YMCA offers preschool care and Head Start programs at three locations near Linwood Family YMCA.

More Than Traditional Preschool Programs

Children’s Center Campus Preschool Care & Education
3101 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
816.931.1347

The YMCA’s full-day preschool care and education programs provide excellent care for children 6 weeks old through pre-kindergarten. The curriculum at these 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.

Learn more about Children's Center Campus preschool care & education

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Get Ready for School With Head Start

Metro Head Start
3827 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64109
816.561.8448

Thomas Roque Center
3800 E 51st Street
Kansas City, MO 64130
816.921.0500

Designed specifically for children ages 6 weeks old through pre-kindergarten, this program provides child care and education, including dental and health services, to low-income families. A social service and parent involvement staff specialist is available to assist participating families. Created in 1965, Head Start is the most successful, longest-running, national school readiness program in the United States.

Call the Head Start center near your for more information.

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