We took my 5yr old granddaughter there for the first time yesterday and I am beyond impressed. The day we signed up I asked a few parents waiting to pick their kiddos up how they liked it, all game raving reviews. My granddaughter had been home for the past year due to Covid and really didn't want to go but we convinced her, and I'm so glad we did. The staff was beyond sweet and welcoming, the facility clean and organized, a large variety of creative and educational toys, and lots of indoor space to run jump and play. When I came to pick her up I heard her laughs the moment I opened the door. The staff said she had been having so much fun that she and agreed for me to sneak out and let her play some more. When she did come home she was exhausted, excited, and full of stories to tell. She was up, dressed, breakfast ate, and lunch packed (optional) an hour before we were supposed to leave, and this girl is so very not a morning person! Their prices are awesome, currently $8 per hour or $56 for 7-10 hours, and $4 for lunch if you choose to eat there. It's a drop in facility with extended evenings for those afternoon workers, and you only pay for the hours you are there. I highly recommend checking them out. Your kiddo won't be disappointed. read more

I dropped my almost 5 year old there and he seemed to enjoy it and we even signed up for a few more days for when our daycare is closed. It was $56 for a day which is very reasonable and the place was nicer than I expected for that rate! The only recommendation is that they should clarify what a day means since I was under the impression it was for 7 hours but it really was a range from 7-10 hours that are included in this price. With that being said, I may have misunderstood but all is good since I almost left work early to get him. read more

We love kids park! Everyone is so friendly and they really try to get to know your kids! So convenient too!

I find it so odd that this place doesn't have any reviews! I'll stop being a lazy bum and start this off. So, my mother usually takes care of my 3 year old daughter while I go to school full time. Last week, she became seriously ill, and ended up having to stay in the hospital... On top of being worried sick about her, im worrying like crazy as to how I'll do classes and care for my daughter. In steps KidsPark. I remembering hearing about them long ago, so I search on Yelp and Bam!, there they are. No reviews?! Im feeling super unsure about this place. BUT, it is my ONLY choice, (finding on the spot preschool openings is proving to be impossible), so I make the Loooongg trip over there to check things out. The lady at the desk, Melissa?, makes me comfortable from the start. Shes direct, nice but not super sugar-syrupy.. She answers all my questions directly, and she is gentle with my shy daughter. I ask if I can look around and she says of course... The place is clean, the kids seem content, and there is plenty of space. I checked to see if all age groups were together, and they weren't. They each seemed to have their own area. There were plenty of age appropriate activities, and the staff were ALL engaging with the kids. Not some workers just sitting and staring at the children like they were aliens or something. The bathroom is super clean, and very accessible. (This has been a problem I've encountered in other preschools/daycare facilities). I left my daughter feeling like she was in good hands. 3 pm rolls around and I come to get my little one. To say she had fun would be an understatement. She had a blast! She told me everything about her day, about all the kids she met, and about how she wanted to draw a picture for her teacher. SCORE! Shes happy, Im happy, and I won't be quitting college anytime soon. Is the place super far from where I live? yes. Can paying by the hour get pricey? yes. But guess what? My daughter is safe, and happy. It don't get no better than that folks. read more

Pros: Perfect for parents who doesn't have family who I can leave kids with and the prices they offer are really affordable. Cons: I don't know why they asked to send afternoon snacks. They even don't know which backpack belongs to who. I sent the snacks everyday and it wasn't touch. Same for medicine. If you ask the staff to give a specific hour a medicine, they will forget. Also, the last time my daughter was there, they told me she had a bad behavior and they had to put her in a time out (that is ok) but because of that, next time she can not stay longer than 3 hours. In my opinion, that is a ridiculous attitude since she is only 31 months. Her "bad behavior" was playing with the drinking fountain. Because of that, I don't recommend and I hope to never use this place again. read more

So disappointed in this establishment. They claim to be a daycare yet have no clue how to handle kids apparently. Any time I've dropped my kids off here they end up calling me to come pick them up bc God forbid they weren't a perfect angel. Then I get home and the kids tell me the story and it's literally nothing! They make mountains out of mole hills. They are also big on mom shaming. Can the employees get some sort of training on how to handle kids if they're misbehaving please??? read more

My son loves going here and if he loves it then I love it!!! My son was never in day care until he turned 3, so you mom's can imagine what the first time was like. They called after the first 45 minutes "Um your son is trying to climb over the gate because he wants to go home now...............are you close by????" I dropped him off for his first visit and stayed in the nearby shopping center just to expose him to the new event. They were so understanding and very capable of caring for him. He was completely calmed in the 5 minutes it took me to get there. They dealt with his episode very well!!! Now he loves it so much he can't wait for me to take him there. He goes on average for three to five hours a week. They charge by the hour and actually round to the minute so you are not paying for time you don't use. They place name tags on the kid's backs with little reminders for the caregivers if the child has allergies or special requirements. No matter how well they know me they still follow the rules by having me show my id when I come to pick him up. They have organized playtime and many different activities. My son has learned how to socialize with other kids and how to listen to people other than mom and dad. The caregivers are wonderful and seem to love this job. The only note of caution I have is if you are taking your child or children here, wait to break the news to them until just before you leave, because if you give them too much notice they will bug you to death with "When are we going to kidspark mom!?!" read more

I took my grandkids there while they were visiting us for a few days for about 4 hours a day and they loved it! They are almost 3 and 4. The staff was very friendly and it gave me time to run errands or just take a break. So I totally recommend it. The only thing that I was a bit disappointed in was the preschool and the craft making. The sign for what they would be learning in preschool was a month overdue along with the handout sheet on what they would be learning or doing. That was one of the biggest reasons I wanted them to go at the times I took them so they could go to class. But they never had it. So they definitely need to work on that part. As far as wearing them out and just having fun we give two thumbs up. read more

Tucked on the back side of Old Navy on 119th Street in Olathe is KidsPark. It's a child care center that does hourly, drop-in care with no contract and reservations aren't required. While not a new concept, it's hard to find a place like this in Kansas City...at least on the Kansas side. The center is a bit hard to find if you didn't know it was in the strip mall with Old Navy. It's not really visible from the road and from the main side of the strip mall, you wouldn't know there were businesses on the back side. If you're using GPS, you might end up driving around the front side thinking it's not there or you're in the wrong place. Just remember to drive to the other side of the building. The price states $7.75 per hour, but they have an all-day (greater than 6 hours) rate of $50. You have the option of packing a lunch or dinner for your child(ren) or paying for the center to provide the meals. I believe they do provide snacks twice a day. Their hours are until 10pm most nights and midnight on Friday and Saturday. They're open Sundays but only from 1-6pm. Besides being in a retail strip mall, the inside looks like what you'd expect from a child care center. It's two big rooms with tables, play areas, etc. There is a small fenced-in play area outside as well. The staff are nice enough from my little interaction with them. My child said they were kind of bossy compared to other places we've tried. It looks like a good place for younger kids. I'd imagine older, school-age kids would get bored after a day or two. KidsPark does not do any field trips or things like that and being that it's in a strip mall, there's not a playground to go to either. I'd recommend this place for backup and emergency care. I wouldn't suggest using this for everyday childcare. Being able to just drop your kid off and at non-traditional hours is great. However, I'd recommend reserving a spot. Keep in mind that since there isn't a contract, they'll only hold your spot for 10 or 15 minutes. If they fill up, they will turn people away as I'm sure they have to keep with state requirements of staff to child ratio rules. read more

I've been to two locations, Lincoln NE and Olathe KS. Lincoln was better. The past two times I have went to the Olathe location, my son 3 yrs old, has come home with a diaper not changed. I left diapers there with his name, they claim they check diapers every hour. But my child has come home with the same diaper in and a diaper rash twice now. I don't think I will be taking him back. I give a three because he does enjoy himself. If you have a kid is potty trained than this would be a good option. read more

Great staff! Our daughter loves going here and it quickly became our best babysitting option.

It doesn't get any better than Kids Park. My kid is always happy there. The staff is always delightful under the demands of all those kids and parents at the same time. The crafts, and daily activities are great. I had trust issues. This place made the transition to care outside my home possible. As well, what a great idea to have hourly and drop in care in such a busy world. I cannot say enough positive things about this place. I and my son are greatful for Kids Park and the care providers that make it so great! read more

Best place!! My child is high functioning autism and they cater to her this place is a life saver for when I get called into work short notice!! read more

We were in town visiting friends for the weekend and this place was highly recommended to us as an excellent drop-in child care facility. It definitely was! The process was simple, the staff was professional and so kind to the children and after a few hours they still begged to stay. read more

I agree, when I decided to use KidsPark, I was a little hesitant with no reviews too but it turned out to be a great place. Has spurred the question of this great need for drop in daycare and why there are little to none around? I have used KidsPark three seperate occasions, for emergency service due to sick mother-in-law (sitter) too and have always had a positive experience. Pretty consistant as far as the staff goes so they remember your child and very, very clean. Option to buy a lunch or take is nice too so you don't have to spend the extra money if you can't. I highly recommend KidsPark in a pinch or just to let you your kid have a different "daycare" experience once in a while. Totally worth it. read more

We've been using KidsPark as supplemental care for our 4 year old. She's in daycare during the week, but we sometimes need options for an evening or a weekend afternoon. Based on about a dozen visits, I can say that every time we've been there the staff has been engaged with the kids, friendly, and responsive. She loves going to the "Owl" place (as she calls it, based on the big Owl painted on their windows). The prices are reasonable, lots of things to do, and our kiddo usually has one piece of nice art to show off after a visit. The parents area is clean and well maintained, meals are fine (usually pizza or hot dogs when we've been there), and I am comfortable with her safety there. The only downside is that they don't have an outdoor playground (they *are* in a strip shopping center so what can you do?) We've recommended them to several friends and they've been equally pleased. Thumbs up! read more

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. We love it. Love, love, love it. I have serious trust issues when it comes to leaving my kids with a care provider yet I have NO issues with this place. They are always engaged and always mope when I come to get them because they don't want to leave. The convenience of drop-in daycare is genius. I have no idea why there aren't way more facilities like this in KC. The rates are reasonable - $7.75 for one child, $11 for the second, and so on. Unless it's changed, your child can eat lunch or dinner for $4. And you are welcome to bring food with your child. I've seen some kids eating fast food in there. I usually feed mine before we go because I'd rather pay for them to be playing than sitting there eating. My ONLY complaint, or maybe I should say - wish - is that they would open another location closer to Overland Park. It is tucked way back in a parking lot in Olathe and in addition to being quite a drive for us, it is not visible to people driving in the area. We really do love this place. The owner and manager are so nice and friendly. So glad we met them at the Midwest Kids Fest so many years ago! read more

I dropped my kids off for the first time last week. The minute we walked it smelled like old wet socks. The people that had just left told us if we mention yelp we get $10 off subscription, when I mentioned that to the lady she acted like she was not aware of the discount and she had to check, I told she had just honored it to the couple who just left, then she said Oh yeah we still have it !!!! When I picked up my kids they told me they would never go back again , one of the lady's started yelling at the kids and said if they were at a movie theater they would all had been kicked out!!!,,they also said they very mean to other kids and clearly were in a bad mood. I called the manager and let them know they need nicer staff and to also clean up the place and use candles or air freshener!!! By the way, when I told the manager that the kids were mistreated she said the staff are not state certified and sometimes they lack knowledge of how to deal with kids !!!! That's what I really wanted to hear..No Going back there again.That's for sure read more