History of Loving Arms Child Care & Preschool
In 1994 LaFarris Risby, a single, working mother who knew first hand how difficult it could be to find quality, reliable and affordable child care, established Loving Arms as a licensed daycare in her home, caring for up to 10 children.

LaFarris had always loved working with children and had been doing so in one way or another, both formally and informally, most of her life - becoming a full-time child care provider was a natural decision... read more

Mission of Loving Arms Child Care & Preschool
Our mission is to provide, promote, and encourage healthy growth and development, quality care and education for all children through collaboration with parents, families and community. We are proud to serve the communities of Junction City, Manhattan, Topeka and Salina, as well as the surrounding areas.

Vision of Loving Arms Child Care & Preschool
Throughout her experience providing child care, LaFarris began to realize the need to provide a more complete range of family support services. Some parents needed help with budgeting, time-management, parenting or managing the day-to-day stresses of life. LaFarris began to envision a facility that would accommodate all of these needs and services.

In 2005 that vision was realized with the opening of Loving Arms Learning Center, our new 9,000 sq. ft., three-level facility which houses our child care and family support training and education offices. It is the focus of Loving Arms Learning Center to continue providing a full range of services that encourage and support healthy, happy and balanced families.

The statement "No Deposit, No Return" reflects our belief that all should work together to "deposit" or invest our time, treasures, talent and knowledge into quality early childhood education for a significant "return" of happy, healthy children ready for success.

Philosophy of Loving Arms Child Care & Preschool
At Loving Arms Child Care and Preschool, we provide a stimulating environment that promotes and enhances social, cognitive, emotional, physical and intellectual development through play. We encourage creativity through discovery and promote respect for self and others through the ability to freely express emotions appropriately.

Care Team:
Our care team consists of dedicated professionals who have devoted their lives to the care and education of children...read more