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Vacation Bible School (VBS) is something that many families look forward to each summer.  Typically kids go for several hours a day for one week, kids enjoy being with their friends, playing games and even learning a thing or two–all in a safe environment.  Most VBS camps are very reasonable, at $20-$40 for the week.  Many churches even offer assistance or scholarships.

This is also a great opportunity for you to check out our extensive Preschool Directory! It’s not too late to get a spot in a fall preschool and we have links to many programs.  And, since we’re on the topic of Directories…now that it’s May…are you ready for summer?  There’s still time to get your kid(s) enrolled in a summer camp or class.  We have added lots of camps to the list since we published theSummer Camp Directory 2011 in March, so even if you’ve looked it over, it wouldn’t hurt to give it another go!  If your church or place of worship conducts a summer camp or bible school–let us know!  We’ll gladly include it if we’ve missed it!

KCMO VBS programs

• Calvary Lutheran Church, 12411 Wornall Rd. KCMO
• Colonial Presbyterian Church, 95th and Wornall Rd. KCMO
• Country Club Christian Church, 6101 Ward Parkway, KCMO
• One Spirit United Methodist Church, 7900 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO
• St. John’s United Methodist Church, 6900 Ward Parkway, KCMO
• St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 9420 James A Reed Rd., KCMO

Johnson County, KS programs

• Old Missions UMC, 5519 State Park Rd., Fairway
• King of Kings Lutheran, 306 E Madison, Gardner
• Church of the Resurrection (COR), 13720 Roe, Leawood
• Lord of Life Lutheran, 3105 W. 135th St., Leawood
• Lenexa UMC, 9138 Caenan Lake Rd., Lenexa
• Salem Lutheran Church, 9143 Haskins, Lenexa
• St. Paul’s UMC, 7740 Lackman, Lenexa
• Westside Family Church, 8500 Woodsonia, Lenexa
• Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal, 6630 Nall, Mission
• Advent Lutheran, 11800 W. 151st, Olathe
• Aldersgate UMC, 151st and Black Bob, Olathe
• Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 13145 S. Black Bob, Olathe
• First Baptist Church of Olathe, 22024 E. 151st St., Olathe
• Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 16000 W. 143rd, Olathe
• Redeemer Lutheran, 920 Alta Lane, Olathe
• Bethany Lutheran, 9101 Lamar, Overland Park
• Colonial Presbyterian, 12501 W. 137th St. Overland Park
• First Family Church, 7700 W. 143rd., Overland Park
• Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park
• Grace Covenant Presbyterian, 11100 College Blvd, Overland Park
• Heritage UMC, 12850 Quivira, Overland Park
• Knox Presbyterian, 9595 W. 95th St., Overland Park
• Legacy Christian Church, 10150 Antioch, Overland Park
• Rolling Hills Presbyterian, 9300 Nall , Overland Park
• Grace Fellowship Church, 10201 W. 127th St., Overland Park
• Presbyterian Church of Stanley, 148th and Antioch, Overland Park
• Valley View UMC, 8412 W. 95th St., Overland Park
• Overland Park Church of Christ, 119th and Pflumm, Overland Park
• Nall Avenue Baptist Church, 6701 Nall, Overland Park
• Asbury UMC, Prairie Village
• Hope Lutheran Church, 6308 Quivira, Shawnee
• Shawnee Presbyterian Church, 6837 Nieman, Shawnee
• Shawnee United Methodist Church, 10700 Johnson Drive, Shawnee
• Trinity Lutheran Church, 7740 Hedge Lane, Shawnee

Northland programs

• Barry Christian Church, 1500 NW Barry Rd., KCMO
• Highlands Community of Christ, N. Platte Purchase Drive, off Barry Road, KCMO
• Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, 7600 NW Barry Rd., KCMO
• St. Therese Parish, 7207 NW Hwy 9, KCMO
• Chandler Baptist Church, 11401 Hwy 33, Liberty, MO
• Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 1600 N 291 Hwy, Liberty, MO
• Platte Woods Church, 7310 NW Prairie View, Platte Woods, MO
• Liberty United Methodist Church, 1001 Sunset, Liberty, MO
• Harvest Church International Outreach, 4300 N. Corrington Ave., Kansas City, MO

Cass County, MO programs

• Crossroads United Methodist Church, 700 Quik Trip Way, Belton, MO
• First Baptist Church, 810 S. Cedar, Belton, MO
• Peculiar United Methodist Church, 20521 S. School Rd.

Kansas City, KS and Leavenworth programs

• Holy Name Catholic Church, 16 South Iowa, KCK
• Living Water United Methodist Church, 3001 N. 115th St, KCK
• Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, 4153 Rainbow Blvd, KCK
• Wallula Christian Church, 23785 139th Street, Leavenworth

Eastern Jackson County, MO programs

• Timothy Lutheran Church, 425 NW RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs
• St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 4746 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence
• The Stone Church, 1012 W. Lexington, Independence
• Sycamore Hills Baptist Church, 15200 E. 39th Street, Independence
• Grace UMC, 2400 SE 50 Hwy, Lee’s Summit
• Lee’s Summit Baptist Temple, 2614 NW Chipman Rd., Lee’s Summit
• Lee’s Summit UMC, 114 SE Douglas, Lee’s Summit
• Summit Woods Baptist Church, 2501 SE Shenandoah Dr., Lee’s Summit
• Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church, 130 NW Murray Rd., Lee’s Summit
• St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman, Lee’s Summit
• New Summit Church, 1800 NE Independence Ave, Lee’s Summit

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It’s that time of year…preschool enrollment time!  It’s hard to believe that it’s time to register your little ones for Fall 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year. Many area preschools have already started the enrollment process for current families/students and will open up to the public within the next week.

KC Kids Fun has compiled an extensive and very useful directory of preschools around the Kansas City metro area. We’ve got a separate list for each of the following areas:

• Kansas City, MO -south of the river (including Grandview & Raytown)

• Northland – Clay and Platte Counties, MO
  

• Johnson County, KS
  

• Eastern Jackson County, MO (Lee’s Summit, Independence, Blue Springs, Oak Grove, Grain Valley)
  

• Cass County, MO (Belton, Harrisonville, Raymore, Peculiar)
  

• Wyandotte & Leavenworth Counties, KS

If we’ve missed a good one (or if you find a broken link or closed facility amongst our list), please let us know in the comments section. Thanks for your help.  It takes a village to keep this updated and current!!

Good luck! We hope everyone finds a great preschool/parents day out program for their child!

KC Kids Fun provides its readers with contact information for the listed preschools. We make every effort to supply you with up-to-date information, but we cannot guarantee each school’s capabilities. All information listed on preschools is subject to change without notice. Because selecting a preschool for your child is a personal decision, you should visit the schools to determine which you and your family feel is best for your child and your circumstances.

Blue Springs

Blue Springs Family YMCA Learning Center 1300 SE Adams Dairy Parkway (Blue Springs)

Jaguar Preschool at Blue Springs South High School 1200 SE Adams Dairy Parkway (Blue Springs)

Kidding Around Child Development Center 826 SW Blue Pkwy (Lee’s Summit, MO)

Kindercare Learning Centers 821 N. Woods Chapel Rd and 1404 SW Hwy 7 (Blue Springs)

Learning Ladder 301 SW Woods Chapel Rd. (Blue Springs) 816-229-9949

Liggett Trail Education Center in Blue Springs School District 3575 SW Liggett (Blue Springs) – special ed or Title I services

Little Angels Learning Center 1405 W. Main (Blue Springs)

Little Einsteins Learning Center 2300 SW Hwy 7 (Blue Springs) 816-220-7070

Montessori Children’s House 950 SW 37th St. (Blue Springs)

Montessori Day School 1505 NW Mock Ave. (Blue Springs)

Plaza Heights Christian Academy 1505 SW Clark Rd. (Blue Springs)

Son-shine Kids 430 NE Duncan Rd. (Blue Springs)

St. John LaLande Early Childhood Center 700 NW Range (Blue Springs)

Timothy Lutheran 425 NW RD Mize Rd (Blue Springs)

Grain Valley

Building Blocks Childcare and Preschool 557 RD Mize Rd. and 1321 W. AA Hwy.

Faith United Methodist MDO 1950 Eagles Pkwy (Grain Valley)

Grain Valley School District Early Childhood Special Education at Prairie Branch Elementary 2100 Dillingham Rd. (Grain Valley)

Kathy’s House Preschool (Grain Valley)

Independence

Apple Tree Christian Child Care 11029 E. 23rd St. (Independence) 816-254-0081

Benton Early Childhood 429 S. Leslie (Independence)

Bethel Baptist Preschool 2406 S. M-291 Hwy (Independence)

Blackburn Child and Family Learning Center 17302 E. RD Mize Rd. (Independence)

Bryant Child and Family Learning Center 827 W. College (Independence)

Christ UMC 14506 E. 39th St.

Christian Ott Early Education Center 1525 N. Noland Rd. (Independence)

Creative World #20 2641 Hub Drive (Independence)

Englewood Day Care and Preschool 10628 E. Winner Rd. (Independence) 816-254-8313

First Baptist Church 500 W. Truman Rd. (Independence)

Ft. Osage School District Early Childhood Center 18109 E. 12th St. (Independence)

Great Beginnings Preschool 2020 S. M-291 Hwy (Independence)

Hand in Hand Children’s Center 2901 M291 Frontage Rd. (Independence)

Hope Christian School 2425 S. Crysler (Independence) 816-254-9785

Independence School District Head Start at Hanthorn 1511 S. Kingshighway (Independence)

Kids Kastle Preschool 1701 E. 24 Hwy. (Independence) 816-461-5275

Mill Creek Child and Family Center 2601 N. Liberty (Independence)

Nativity of Mary School 10017 E. 36th Ter (Independence)

Randall Early Childhood Center 509 Jennings Rd. (Independence)

Rockwood Baptist Church PDO & Pre-K 10035 E. Westport Rd. (Independence)

Santa Fe Child Development 1301 S. Windsor (Independence)

Spring Branch Child Development 20404 E. Truman Rd. (Independence)

St. Mark’s Small Wonder Preschool 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd. (Independence)

St. Paul Lutheran 17200 E. 39th St. (Independence)

Stone Church 1012 W. Lexington Ave. (Independence)

Sunshine Center 18400 E. Salisbury Rd. (Independence)

Sycamore Hills Baptist 15200 E. 39th St. (Independence)

Sycamore Hills Child & Family Learning Center 15208 E. 39th (Independence)

Tri-City Christian Schools 4500 Little Blue Parkway

William Southern Early Childhood Education Center 4300 Phelps Rd. (Independence)

Lee’s Summit

Aldersgate UMC 350 SW St. Rte 150 (Lee’s Summit)

Appletree Academy 800 SW 150 Highway (Lee’s Summit) – inside Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Boone Preschool 407 SE Douglas (Lee’s Summit)

Community Christian 1450 SW Jefferson St. (Lee’s Summit)

Creative Wonders Early Childhood Center 900 SW Lakeview Blvd. (Lee’s Summit)

Diversity Language Preschool 2425 NE Scruggs Rd. (Lee’s Summit) 916-525-3737

Evelyn Bliss Lewis Children’s Center 1613 SE 5th Terrace (Lee’s Summit)

Genesis Montessori Preschool 114 SE Douglas (Lee’s Summit)

Grace UMC 2400 E US Hwy 50 (Lee’s Summit)

Great Beginnings Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Early Childhood Center 905 NE Bluestem Dr. (Lee’s Summit)

International Children’s Academy 905 SE Douglas (Lee’s Summit)

Ivy League Preschool 1905 E. Langsford (Lee’s Summit)

Kiddie Korral 650 SE Bayberry Lane (Lee’s Summit)

Lakewood Montessori 951 NE Wildwood Dr. (Lee’s Summit)

Lavonna Peterson Early Childhood Schools 812 SW Forest Park Lane (Lee’s Summit)

Lee’s Summit Baptist Temple 2616 NW Chipman (Lee’s Summit)

The Summit Preschool 114 SE Douglas (Lee’s Summit)

Little Lambs Preschool at Summit Woods Baptist Church 2501 SE Shenandoah Dr. (Lee’s Summit)

Longview Baptist 1300 SW Longview Rd. (Lee’s Summit)

Longview Chapel Parents Day Out/Preschool 850 SW Longview Rd. (Lee’s Summit)

Morgan’s Academy of Learning 244 NE Chipman Rd (Lee’s Summit) 816-246-2686

My Friend’s Preschool 1405 SE 7th Ct. (Lee’s Summit) 816-516-9324

Our Lady of Presentation ECC 130 NW Murray Rd (Lee’s Summit)

Primrose School of Lakewood 5021 NE Lakewood Way (Lee’s Summit)

Russell C. Flake Child Development Center – the Children’s Village at John Knox Village (Lee’s Summit)

St. Matthew Preschool 700 NE Chipman Rd (Lee’s Summit)

Stepping Stones Preschool and Parents Day Out at Lee’s Summit Christian Church 800 NE Tudor Rd. (Lee’s Summit)

Oak Grove

Country Links Learning Center 3014 S. Outer Belt Rd. (Oak Grove) 816-625-0132

Little Lambs Learning Center at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 600 SE 12th St. (Oak Grove) 816-690-4020

Magic Kingdom 704 Salem St. (Oak Grove) 816-690-3933

Oak Grove School District Early Childhood Program 500 SE 17th St. (Oak Grove)

Oak Grove UMC 1501 Harding St. (Oak Grove)

Sunny Days Day Care and Preschool 508 E. 12th St. (Oak Grove) 816-690-3540

***Please let us know if there is a great preschool in Eastern Jackson County that we need to add to our listing! Submit it via our CONTACT FORM and we’ll get right on it! Thanks! ***