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Community Kids: High-Quality Childcare for Early Learning & Wellness

Where Confidence Grows, Compassion Leads & Curiosity Shines.

At Community Kids, children have a place to learn, explore, build relationships and grow with confidence.

Community LINC's Community Kids Early Learning and Wellness program provides high-quality childcare for children ages 2–12, including all-day early learning and before- and after-school care. Our nurturing, engaging environment is designed to support the whole child while giving families dependable care they can count on.

From preparing our youngest learners for kindergarten to providing enriching care before and after the school day, Community Kids helps children develop the skills, curiosity and confidence they need to thrive.

Community Kids Childcare Center

Community Kids at Community LINC

Community Kids is committed to making quality childcare accessible to Kansas City Missouri families that need us most. Childcare subsidies are accepted, helping eligible families reduce the cost of care. We also offer a sibling discount for families enrolling multiple children.

Our center is currently working toward Missouri accreditation, reflecting our commitment to providing high-quality early learning and childcare experiences for the families we serve.

Childcare for Kansas City Families

Access to quality childcare can make an enormous difference for a family. Community Kids is committed to making dependable care accessible to more families in our Kansas City, Missouri communities. Community Kids is currently enrolling children ages 2–12.

Hours:
7:00 AM–6:00 PM
Monday–Friday

Location:
4016 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64110

Phone: 816-389-8658
Email: communitykids@communitylinc.org

Childcare subsidies accepted.
Sibling discounts available.

A Place to Learn, Grow & Belong

We believe quality childcare is about more than having a safe place to spend the day. It's about creating an environment where children feel supported, encouraged and excited to discover what's next. At Community Kids, our approach reflects the promise behind our program:

Confidence

Where Confidence Grows.

We help children develop independence, build new skills and feel proud of what they can accomplish.

Compassion

Where Compassion Leads.

Children learn in a caring environment that encourages kindness, positive relationships and respect for others.

Curiosity

Where Curiosity Shines.

Learning is fueled by exploration, creativity and discovery, giving children opportunities to ask questions, try new things and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Early Learning & Kindergarten Readiness

The early years create the foundation for everything that follows.

Community Kids provides developmentally appropriate early learning experiences that help prepare children for a successful transition to kindergarten. Through purposeful learning, play and exploration, children can strengthen early academic skills while developing communication, independence, problem-solving and social-emotional skills.

Our goal is simple: help children enter school ready to learn and confident in themselves.

High-Quality Before & After School Care

The school day doesn't always match the workday. Community Kids helps families bridge the gap with dependable before- and after-school care for school-age children through age 12.

Our program gives children a positive, structured environment where they can spend time with peers, participate in enriching activities, receive support and have opportunities to play, create and recharge.

Parents can have greater peace of mind knowing their children are spending those important hours in a safe and supportive environment.

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Supporting Community Kids Means Supporting Our Kansas City Community

Community Kids is more than a childcare center. It's an extension of Community LINC's commitment to helping children and families build stronger futures.

Reliable, high-quality childcare can have an impact far beyond the hours a child spends in our care. It gives parents and caregivers greater stability to work, pursue education and meet their family's needs while giving children a supportive environment where they can learn and grow.

When you fund or donate to Community LINC, you are helping support our Community Kids program and investing in opportunities for children throughout our community.

Your generosity helps create a place where confidence grows, compassion leads and curiosity shines.