The staff members at our center are dedicated individuals who want to change the world a little at a time by helping students learn and grow into their own unique persons.
Our staff members have an average tenure of 10 years working with KinderCare! All in our staff have a rich background in child development and are committed to teaching children in a respectful an engaging manner.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1995
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Lakewood KinderCare in Lee's Summit. We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Here at Lakewood KinderCare, we promise you will know we value your child as a unique individual to be nurtured, protected, and respected at all times. We also promise you will know that committed, dedicated educators are caring for your child, and that by joining our center family you will watch your child develop a love of learning and a rich imagination. Our center is located conveniently close to Interstate 291/470, right outside the Lakewood Subdivision. We are open from 6:00 am - 6:30 pm Monday through Friday.
- At Lakewood KinderCare, your child's safety is one of our top priorities. Not only are all of our outside perimeter doors locked to ensure security, but all of our playgrounds are fenced with locked gates as well. In addition, the front door of the building has a coded entry where only authorized family members will have a code to enter. We have a Health and Safety Coordinator on site as well. Ms. Cassie's role includes conducting monthly fire and tornado drills, ensuring that all staff's First Aid and CPR certificates are up to date, and maintaining high cleanliness standards.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NECPA
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
- State Subsidies NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lakewood Kindercare?
The application deadline for Lakewood Kindercare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Lakewood Kindercare is Plaza Heights Christian Academy (4.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is LAKEWOOD MONTESSORI (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
5021 NE LAKEWOOD WAY
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 795-1720
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 795-1720
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 134 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
16650 E Us Highway 40
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 478-1234
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 478-1234
2.6 miles
Gr: PK | 75 students
821 NW Woods Chapel Rd.
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-4989
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-4989
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Rainbow Center For Communicative Disorders
Special Education School
900 Nw Woods Chapel Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 229-3869
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 229-3869
3.4 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 71 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1500 Sw Clark Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-0670
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-0670
4.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 339 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
601 Nw Libby Ln
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 399-2026
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 399-2026
5.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 84 students
Lees Summit Baptist Temple School
(Baptist)
2614 Nw Chipman Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 524-4120
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 524-4120
6.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
6.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
819 W Waldo Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-1715
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-1715
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1500 Sw Clark Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-0670
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-0670
4.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 339 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
801 Nw R D Mize Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-5895
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-5895
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
301 SW Wyatt Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 228-5300
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 228-5300
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
601 Nw Libby Ln
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 399-2026
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 399-2026
5.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 84 students
Our Lady Of The Presentation School
(Catholic)
150 Nw Murray Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 251-1128
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 251-1128
6.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 461 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5021 NE LAKEWOOD WAY
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 795-1720
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 795-1720
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 134 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
16650 E Us Highway 40
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 478-1234
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 478-1234
2.6 miles
Gr: PK | 75 students
821 NW Woods Chapel Rd.
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-4989
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-4989
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1500 Sw Clark Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-0670
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-0670
4.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 339 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4401 Ne Lakewood Way
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3580
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3580
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 Ne Anderson
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3701 Ne Independence Ave
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3600
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3600
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Ne Gregory Blvd
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 435-7046
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 435-7046
2.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Nw Gregory
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-0381
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-0381
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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