Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Thurman KinderCare
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1982
School Motto
IT’S MORE THAN DAYCARE, IT’S KINDERCARE!
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Thurman KinderCare is a one-of-a-kind early learning program. Our staff is well educated in early childhood and is prepared to offer your child a unique experience. We work to individualize the programs we offer to best fit the needs of your child. KinderCare uses a curriculum based program that encourages hands on learning. The team at Thurman wants to become a partner with each family to give the children the best start to their education.
- Safety comes first at Thurman KinderCare because your child's safety is our priority. For the comfort of our families, we provide a secured facility, which includes a key code entry system, fenced in playgrounds, and strictly enforced authorized pick-up procedures. Our staff is trained in First Aid and CPR, with child and building safety procedures reviewed both weekly and monthly.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00AM to 6:00PM , M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- SRS, Youthville
- 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 Thurman KinderCare?
The application deadline for Thurman KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Thurman KinderCare is Bishop Carroll Catholic High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Francis Of Assisi School (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 694 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
853 N Socora St
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 722-5171
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,169 students
Catholic
8101 W Central Ave
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 722-2390
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 177 students
12725 W 21st Street North
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 425-7050
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 511 students
Catholic
645 N 119th St W
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 721-5693
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students
Catholic
3660 N Ridge Rd
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 719-2917
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,169 students
Catholic
8101 W Central Ave
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 722-2390
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students
Specialized Curriculum
1813 W University St
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 832-3319
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 58 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2725 S Osage Ave
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 267-9472
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students
Alternative School
2821 E 24th St N
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 239-6472
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 415 students
Sports: 11
Christian
915 E 53rd St N
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 838-1243
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 694 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
853 N Socora St
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 722-5171
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 177 students
12725 W 21st Street North
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 425-7050
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 511 students
Catholic
645 N 119th St W
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 721-5693
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students
Catholic
3660 N Ridge Rd
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 719-2917
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Catholic
4501 W Maple St
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 943-0111
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 694 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
853 N Socora St
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 722-5171
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 177 students
12725 W 21st Street North
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 425-7050
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students
Catholic
3660 N Ridge Rd
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 719-2917
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Catholic
4501 W Maple St
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 943-0111
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
3030 N Amidon Ave
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 838-0800
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1220 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-6000
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-6000
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Waddington
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Wilbur Lane
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1350
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1350
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9710 W Central
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Woodchuck
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-3400
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-3400
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
School Reviews
5 10/19/2020
My boys started going to Kindercare a few months ago and they love it, they have already learned so much. The teachers here are amazing and I am glad to say I have joined the team to help teaching the children who attend this center and am very excited for such a wonderful place to work as well as have my boys attend.
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