Child Care Centers Off Campus
College Avenue Early Learning Center
1609 College Avenue
785-539-6885 or e-mail manhattancaitc@sbcglobal.net
Jenette Turpin, Director
Hours and services
- 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Preschool
For children 2 1/2 to school age
Licensed: 15 - Infant/toddler class
For children 6 weeks to 2 ½ years
Licensed: 8 (4 infants/4 toddlers) - Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack provided
Special features
- Staff CPR and first aid trained
- Nutritional snacks and lunch
- Contract with SRS (Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services)
- Parent involvement strongly encouraged
- Follows developmentally appropriate practices
Kinder Care Learning Center
1205 Hylton Heights Road
785-539-7540
Lisa Richards, Director
Hours and services
- 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 6 weeks to 12 years
Licensed: 92 - Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
Special features
- NAC accredited
- Before and after school program
- Staff CPR and first aid trained
- Transportation to most schools
- Summer programs for school-aged children
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum for all ages
- Optional phonics, reading, math, and music enrichment programs available for children
Manhattan Day Care and Learning Centers
121 North 6th, 901 Yuma
785-776-5071 or e-mail manhattandaycare@yahoo.com
Kasey Kile, Executive Director
Connie Birdson, Program Director
Hours and services
- 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- 18 months to 6 years
Licensed: 56 - Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack provided
(menus developed by highly trained nutrition coordinator)
Special features
- Trained teachers
- Priority given to low-income and single parents
- Contract with SRS
- Scholarships available
- All staff trained teachers first aid/CPR/signs of illness/abuse and symptoms
- Staff receive monthly training in health/safety, curriculum, developmentally appropriate practices
The Cultural Enrichment Academy
801 Yuma Street
785-537-7885 or e-mail dcaldwel@ksu.edu
Diana Caldwell, Director
Hours and services
- 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Full-time, five days a week - 2 to 5 years
Licensed: 12 - Full-day program includes two meals and two snacks
Special features
- Cultural meals and books
- Large care environment/small group size
- Kid-friendly dress code
- Staff CPR and first aid trained
- Field trips
- SRS approved
- Army child care program
Head Start/Early Head Start Programs
1700 Leavenworth
785-587-2045
Sally Frick, Director
3 to 5 years
Special features
- Income eligibility requirements
- Developmentally appropriate program
- Inclusionary/special needs children
- Strong literacy program
- Parent involvement encouraged and welcomed
Hope Lutheran Early Learning Center
3560 Dempsey Road
785-587-9400 or e-mail manhattanhope@hotmail.com
Jessica Mantey, Director
Hours and services
- 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Infant to preschool age (5 years)
Licensed: 60 - Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
Special features
- Safe, secure, and clean
- Experienced and educated teachers
- Preparing children for the next level
- Encouraging growth in all aspects of learning
- Providing appropriate, yet loving boundaries
- Affordable
- Providing home-cooked meals
- Staff CPR and first aid trained
Oak Grove School
3115 Dickens Avenue
785-539-7910 or e-mail oakgroveschoolonline@sbcglobal.net
Lakshmi Ramaswamy, Director
Hours and services
- 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 2 ½ to 6 years (Must be potty trained)
Licensed: 28 - Nutritional and multicultural snacks and lunch provided
Special features
- Parent-run, not-for-profit founded in 1991
- Contract with SRS
- Experienced and trained teachers
- First aid and CPR certified teachers
- Low teacher-child ratios
- Spanish, sign, and other languages taught
- Creative art, literature, and verbal exploration
- Nature and science investigation
- Pottery projects twice a year
- Partners with the Beach Museum of Art
- Swimming lessons at CICO Park for 5 years and up