The Walnut Grove KinderCare staff encourages you to come meet our amazing staff.
During your visit, you will personally meet our wonderful teachers.
We are always here to provide you with the useful and needed information to get your child started on their lifelong learning adventure.
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
1982
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to Walnut Grove KinderCare. Our center and staff will provide your child the love and compassion they need. We also provide a fun and learning environment for your child that fosters creativity, uniqueness and independence. Our knowledgeable and tenured teachers will guide your child in the right direction. We invite you and your family to come meet us where you will be greeted with smiles from our amazing staff!
- The health and safety of your child is one of our top priorities. All of our staff members have up-to-date certification in both CPR and First Aid. We provide the highest security with a keypad entry system, fenced playgrounds, and a rigorous check in and out identification routine. Our parents have the confidence and security that their children are safe with us each day.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 WEEKS, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- NACCRRA/ SRS
- 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 Walnut Grove KinderCare?
The application deadline for Walnut Grove KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Walnut Grove KinderCare is Midway Christian School (6.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary Parish Catholic School (1.2 miles away)
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(Catholic)
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(316) 788-3151
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
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St. Cecilia Catholic School
(Catholic)
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Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 522-0461
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 522-0461
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Miles
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St. Mary Parish Catholic School
(Catholic)
2306 E Meadowlark Blvd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
St. Cecilia Catholic School
(Catholic)
1912 W Grand Ave
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 522-0461
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 522-0461
6.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
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Miles
Quick Facts
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(Catholic)
2306 E Meadowlark Blvd
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(316) 788-3151
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
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Miles
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(Catholic)
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Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
208 S Derby Ave
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Tuition listed
Midway Christian School
(Baptist)
5135 S Broadway Street
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
St. Cecilia Catholic School
(Catholic)
1912 W Grand Ave
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 522-0461
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 522-0461
6.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Morning Star Christian Academy
(Christian)
1201 E Berkeley St
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 734-9080
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 734-9080
7.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
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Location
Miles
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Midway Christian School
(Baptist)
5135 S Broadway Street
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Morning Star Christian Academy
(Christian)
1201 E Berkeley St
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 734-9080
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 734-9080
7.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
Wichita Adventist Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
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Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 267-9472
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 267-9472
8.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 58 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
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Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 773-9279
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 773-9279
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(316) 686-0152
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
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St. Mary Parish Catholic School
(Catholic)
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Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
208 S Derby Ave
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Tuition listed
Midway Christian School
(Baptist)
5135 S Broadway Street
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
St. Cecilia Catholic School
(Catholic)
1912 W Grand Ave
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 522-0461
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 522-0461
6.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Morning Star Christian Academy
(Christian)
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Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 734-9080
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 734-9080
7.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
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(Catholic)
2306 E Meadowlark Blvd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
208 S Derby Ave
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
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Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 267-4911
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 267-4911
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
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Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 684-4574
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(316) 686-0152
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
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Quick Facts
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
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Rank:
3/
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(316) 788-8500
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8500
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1550 E Walnut Grove Road
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
0.3 miles
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(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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Rank:
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900 E Crestway
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
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(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
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Rank:
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(316) 788-8580
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8580
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