Peppermint Patty's

Peppermint Patty's Daycare & Preschool, founded in 1978 in Shawnee, KS, is a year-round, KDHE-licensed child care center serving children from 2 weeks to 5 years old. The center provides a small, personalized setting with a play-based curriculum that blends hands-on learning and structured play to build confidence, independence, social skills, and school readiness.

Programs include dedicated classrooms for infants, toddlers, and preschool/pre‑K. Teachers meet Kansas early education requirements, and all staff are CPR and First Aid certified, with ongoing in-service and online training each year. Daily family communication is supported through the Procare app, which shares updates, activities, and photos.

Facilities feature ample outdoor play areas for nature exploration, biking, and cooperative games. Meals are prepared on site, with a healthy lunch and two snacks provided for toddlers and older children, an optional breakfast plan, and individualized feeding and nap schedules for infants. The center emphasizes a safe, clean environment and consistent routines that support each child’s developmental milestones.

Peppermint Patty's Daycare & Preschool focuses on close caregiver relationships, responsive communication, and an engaging, age-appropriate curriculum to help children learn and grow from infancy through pre‑kindergarten.