6 weeks – 18 months
Infants
Gentle routines, responsive care, and lots of cuddles.
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Where every child grows through play.
Stephens House is a warm, play-based preschool and childcare in Kansas City, MO for ages 6 weeks to 5 years — where Jan Krug and a caring team have been helping children learn, grow, and belong through joyful discovery since 2003.
4.7★Google Rating
31Reviews
Licensed& inspected
Licensed & lovedState-certified · CPR-trained staff
A second home where every child is known by name.
At Stephens House, we keep our groups small and our hearts wide open. Every day blends warm routines, hands-on discovery, and plenty of time to run, create, and imagine — indoors and out.
Play-based learning Education through play Outdoor exploration Family partnership
Play-based programs for every stage.
From first smiles to kindergarten readiness, each program is shaped around the joy and wonder of how children naturally learn.
18 months – 3 years
Toddlers
Movement, language, and joyful messy discovery.
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3 – 4 years
Preschool
Friendships, big questions, and growing independence.
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4 – 5 years
Pre-K
Confident, curious, and ready for kindergarten.
Learn more →Learning that goes beyond milestones.
Children thrive when they feel safe, seen, and free to explore. Our play-based approach balances warmth with intention across four areas.
Joyful play
Play is how children learn best — we build every day around discovery, creativity, and fun.
Warm relationships
Small groups and consistent caregivers mean every child is truly known, seen, and loved.
Curious minds
Open-ended materials, big questions, and room to wonder spark a lifelong love of learning.
Healthy routines
Active outdoor time, nourishing meals, and gentle daily rhythms keep growing bodies strong.
Rated 4.7★ by 31 Kansas City families on Google. A warm, caring program that parents trust.
Kansas City families on Google 4.7★ · 31 reviews
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Come see Stephens House in person.
Tours run weekday mornings. Meet our teachers, peek into the classrooms, and see play-based learning in action.