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172 Daycare Centers in Lexington, Kentucky

Browse all 172 daycare centers in Lexington, Kentucky. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lexington

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1

    195 North Ashland Ave, Lexington, KY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

    Parents universally praise ARTplay as an exceptional creative arts space for children ages 1-10. The program is recognized for its child-led, low-pressure approach to art exploration, welcoming atmosphere, and owner Jarah's genuine care for individual students. Classes, camps, and birthday parties are consistently described as magical experiences that encourage creativity and self-expression.

    Child-led learning approachcalm and welcoming atmospheresensory play optionsaccommodates different learning styles
  2. 2

    350 Henry Clay Blvd, Lexington, KY · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 239 children

    This facility is not a daycare but an audiology and speech center. Parents consistently praise the professional staff, thorough testing, friendly atmosphere, and quality hearing aid services. Patients report excellent long-term care and successful outcomes across all reviews.

    Professional and knowledgeable audiologistsfriendly and personable staffthorough explanations of options and costspatient and accommodating with children
  3. 3
    Megaminds Educare
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    679 Lima Drive, Lexington, KY · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 138 children

    MEGAMINDS EDUCARE receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, stable staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy and eager to attend, with staff treating children with genuine care and attention. The facility is described as clean, bright, and well-appointed.

    Caring and attentive stafflow staff turnoverclean and bright facilitychildren enjoy attending
  4. 4
    Gg'S Place
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1497 Anniston Dr, Lexington, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children

    Error: The reviews provided are for GG's Place, a restaurant in Iowa, not a daycare center in Lexington, Kentucky. The listing information does not match the review content, making it impossible to summarize parent experiences at this daycare.

    Not applicable - reviews are for a restaurantnot a daycare
  5. 5

    4300 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 211 children

    Porter Memorial Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten is a church-based center in Lexington, Kentucky with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming community, Christ-centered environment, quality programming for children including AWANA and VBS, and engaged volunteers. The facility features modern renovations, ample parking, and strong emphasis on faith formation and community service.

    welcoming and friendly staffChrist-centered curriculumquali
  6. 6

    3251 Beaumont Centre Circle, Lexington, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children

    Beaumont Centre Family YMCA in Lexington is highly regarded for its comprehensive facilities and programs. Members praise the clean, well-maintained facility, diverse activity options for families, friendly and professional staff, and variety of fitness classes for all ages and fitness levels. The center fosters a strong community atmosphere that supports members' physical, mental, and overall wellness.

    Clean and well-maintained facilitieswide variety of classes and programsprofessional and friendly staffpool and aquatic programs
  7. 7

    2385 Huguenard Drive, Lexington, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Creative Kids Child Care Center receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring, welcoming staff, clean facility, educational activities, and strong communication from management. Children reportedly show enthusiasm about attending and experience significant developmental growth.

    Caring and nurturing staffclean facilityexcellent communication with parentsoutdoor play space
  8. 8

    425 Patchen Dr, Lexington, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Parents praise The Lutheran School of Lexington as an excellent preschool with a warm, family-like atmosphere and caring teachers. The school successfully prepares children for kindergarten while supporting their academic and social-emotional development, including helping non-native English speakers build confidence.

    Caring and kind teacherssmall classroom settingfamily-like environmentkindergarten readiness preparation
  9. 9

    3564 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Parents consistently praise Fayette Cooperating Nursery School as an exceptional, research-driven learning environment where children thrive academically and socially. The school is known for its creative, hands-on activities, daily outdoor play, and strong parent involvement through required volunteering. Families appreciate the caring teachers and personalized attention, with many noting transformative impacts on their children's development.

    Research-driven curriculumcreative and engaging activitieslow adult-to-child ratiodaily outdoor play in all weather
  10. 10
    Wee Care Fyk
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    455 East Maxwell Street, Lexington, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children

    Wee Care FYK in Lexington receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviews. Parents consistently praise the owners, director, and long-tenured staff for providing loving, nurturing care with strong educational outcomes that prepare children for elementary school.

    Kind and caring staffnurturing environmenteducational focusstrong academic preparation

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lexington based on parent reviews

Ashland'S Creative Activities Program (A-Cap)

5(15)

195 North Ashland Ave, Lexington, KY

Parents universally praise ARTplay as an exceptional creative arts space for children ages 1-10. The program is recognized for its child-led, low-pressure approach to art exploration, welcoming atmosphere, and owner Jarah's genuine care for individual students. Classes, camps, and birthday parties are consistently described as magical experiences that encourage creativity and self-expression.

Child-led learning approachcalm and welcoming atmospheresensory play options

Lexington Hearing & Speech Center

4.9(20)

350 Henry Clay Blvd, Lexington, KY

This facility is not a daycare but an audiology and speech center. Parents consistently praise the professional staff, thorough testing, friendly atmosphere, and quality hearing aid services. Patients report excellent long-term care and successful outcomes across all reviews.

Professional and knowledgeable audiologistsfriendly and personable staffthorough explanations of options and costs

Megaminds Educare

5(7)

679 Lima Drive, Lexington, KY

MEGAMINDS EDUCARE receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, stable staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy and eager to attend, with staff treating children with genuine care and attention. The facility is described as clean, bright, and well-appointed.

Caring and attentive stafflow staff turnoverclean and bright facility

Gg'S Place

4.7(20)

1497 Anniston Dr, Lexington, KY

Error: The reviews provided are for GG's Place, a restaurant in Iowa, not a daycare center in Lexington, Kentucky. The listing information does not match the review content, making it impossible to summarize parent experiences at this daycare.

Not applicable - reviews are for a restaurantnot a daycare

Porter Memorial Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten

4.7(20)

4300 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY

Porter Memorial Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten is a church-based center in Lexington, Kentucky with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming community, Christ-centered environment, quality programming for children including AWANA and VBS, and engaged volunteers. The facility features modern renovations, ample parking, and strong emphasis on faith formation and community service.

welcoming and friendly staffChrist-centered curriculumquali

Beaumont Centre Family Ymca-Sacc

4.7(20)

3251 Beaumont Centre Circle, Lexington, KY

Beaumont Centre Family YMCA in Lexington is highly regarded for its comprehensive facilities and programs. Members praise the clean, well-maintained facility, diverse activity options for families, friendly and professional staff, and variety of fitness classes for all ages and fitness levels. The center fosters a strong community atmosphere that supports members' physical, mental, and overall wellness.

Clean and well-maintained facilitieswide variety of classes and programsprofessional and friendly staff

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Daycare Centers in Lexington, Kentucky

There are 172 daycare centers in Lexington, Kentucky. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Lexington, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Lexington

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Community Action Council - The Prep Academy At The Chrysalis House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

This is not a traditional daycare but a residential treatment program for mothers struggling with addiction. All reviews (10/10 five-star ratings) praise the program for providing comprehensive support including therapy, housing, job training, and childcare that enabled mothers to achieve recovery, regain custody of their children, and rebuild their lives.

Skilled and caring staffcomprehensive support serviceshousing and job placement assistance
Address
1589 Hill Rise Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 977-2521
One Parent Family Facility
Headstart Programs
4.1

One Parent Family Facility receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents for staff kindness, support for single parents, and program quality. However, serious safety concerns have been raised by two parents, including allegations of physical abuse and claims of poor management responsiveness to parent concerns.

Sweet and amazing staffpositive attitudesgreat director
Address
1156 Horsemans Lane, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 252-4828
First Choice Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

First Choice Childcare and Learning Center in Lexington receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the staff's care, Christian-based curriculum, low turnover, and safe environment. However, two recent negative reviews highlight concerns about strict pickup policies and a disputed incident involving custody access and alleged false reporting by staff.

Caring and dedicated staff with low turnoverChristian-based curriculumchild safety and supervision
Address
505 Kingston Road, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 293-6669
Smart Beez Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Smart Beez Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by director Ms. Roaa. Parents emphasize strong communication, educational activities, quality nutrition, and genuine care that makes children excited to attend. Multiple long-term families report significant child development and strong emotional bonds with teachers.

Caring and attentive staffwarm and safe environmentstrong communication with parents
Address
435 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 276-2339
Sankofa University
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
498 Georgetown St, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 281-1248
Family Care Center
Headstart Programs
4

Parents report mixed experiences at this facility. Most reviews praise the medical staff, particularly Dr. Ross and Dr. Houchin, for excellent pediatric care and thoroughness. However, several parents express frustration with long wait times, poor communication, and inconsistent customer service.

Excellent pediatricians (Dr. RossDr. Houchin)thorough diagnoses
Address
1135 Harry Sykes Way, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 288-4040
Our Magic Years Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1016 & 1020 N. Limestone, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 280-9170
Little Lexington Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Lexington Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Three parents praise the caring staff, responsive communication, safe environment, and home-like atmosphere. Two parents report serious concerns including alleged discriminatory treatment, unfair blame of children, and retaliatory behavior toward parents who left negative reviews.

Caring and responsive staffdaily updates provided to parentssafe environment
Address
4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 739-3251
Children'S Treehouse Of Knowledge
Headstart Programs
3.9

Children's Treehouse of Knowledge receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff for being caring and effective educators, with positive long-term experiences. However, a small number of parents report negative interactions with teachers.

caring staffgood with childreneffective teaching of early academics
Address
309 Ohio Street, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 225-9517
Hallis School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Hallis School receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Four parents praise the caring, professional staff and child transportation services, while two parents report serious concerns including alleged physical abuse, verbal aggression, unprofessional conduct, and secondhand smoke exposure, with complaints escalated to state licensing authorities.

Caring and dedicated staffchildren enjoy attendingschool-to-center transportation
Address
915 Murray Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 231-0166
Kiddie Kollege Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kiddie Kollege Day Care Center in Lexington receives mixed reviews. Recent positive reviews praise the staff, cleanliness, security, and Pre-K program. However, there are serious historical allegations of abuse from the 1990s that raise safety concerns.

Caring and nice teachersclean facilitystrong security features
Address
1864 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 299-8341
High Street Neighborhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

High Street Neighborhood Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied families highlighting caring and warm staff, but serious concerns from parents of children with autism regarding lack of welcoming atmosphere, insufficient behavior support documentation, and inadequate inclusion practices despite the center's stated inclusive philosophy.

Caring and genuine staff (specifically mentioned: Ashley and Samantha)warm environmentnice director
Address
228 South Limestone Street, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 233-1654
Little Elks Preschool South Elkhorn Christian Church
Church Daycare
3.7
Address
4343 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 223-3557
Quinn Chapel Child Care Center
Church Daycare
3.7
Address
744 Charles Avenue, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 255-2333
Kare Bears
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kare Bears receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the staff, cleanliness, and healthy food options, with some families using the center long-term. Negative reviewers report concerns about child anxiety, hygiene issues, unprofessional staff behavior, and management conduct.

Staff friendliness and carelong-term family satisfaction100% health department inspection scores
Address
3155 Custer Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 245-0404
Campus Kids Early Learning Center
Headstart Programs
3.3

Campus Kids Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents highlighting caring staff, developmental progress, and affordable rates, but serious concerns raised by others regarding inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, health hazards, and unresponsive management.

caring and nurturing staffaffordable ratesdevelopmental progress (speech/language)
Address
1165 Centre Parkway, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 271-7670
New Beginnings Early Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

New Beginnings has highly polarized reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Positive reviews praise the facility, staff care, and reliability over many years. Negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff rudeness, potential child mistreatment, mismanagement, and unresponsiveness to parent concerns.

Safe environmentreliable careexperienced staff
Address
585 West Main Street, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 388-9022
Jump Start Enrichment Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Jump Start Enrichment Program receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Positive reviews praise the staff's respectful treatment of children and adults, noting improvements in children's development and communication. However, negative reviews document serious concerns including inappropriate discipline practices, mistreatment of children, and inconsiderate operational behavior.

Staff respect and professionalismpositive impact on child development and speechcaring environment
Address
435 Race Street, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 288-7557
New Creation Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

New Creation Child Care has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the staff as caring and compassionate, particularly for special needs children. However, multiple parents report serious concerns including staff rudeness, poor cleanliness, inadequate supervision, alleged physical discipline, and past operational issues resulting in temporary closure.

Compassionate and caring stafffriendly atmosphereclean facility
Address
1037 Industry Road, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 281-0088
Educare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Educare Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from some parents about caring teachers and happy children, but serious concerns from others regarding handling of children with behavioral needs and staff conduct. Multiple parents reported negative experiences including sudden dismissal of a child with ADHD and allegations of staff using inappropriate language with children.

caring and sweet teacherschildren enjoy attendingtreats children well
Address
2832 Snow Road, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 269-8736
Our House At The Pinnacle
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4269 Saron Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 245-0123
Kare Bears
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

KARE BEARS has highly polarized reviews. Three parents praise the facility for friendly staff, cleanliness, good communication, and children being happy and well-cared for. However, five parents report serious safety concerns including injuries, lack of incident reporting, inadequate supervision, unprofessional handling of complaints, poor hygiene standards, and allegations of inappropriate staff behavior toward children.

friendly and caring staffclean facilitygo
Address
1697 Peabody Way, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 245-0606
Shaw'S Child Care
Headstart Programs
2.1

Shaw's Child Care has extremely polarized reviews. Three parents praise the facility highly, citing friendly staff, healthy food, and caring ownership. However, nine parents report serious concerns including poor hygiene, inadequate supervision of bullying, financial manipulation, unprofessional staff conduct, and an owner focused primarily on profit over child welfare.

24-hour operationreasonable ratesfriendly staff
Address
2813 Snow Road, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 266-9981
Kid'S Day Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
200 West High Street, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 233-0545
Educare After School Adventure Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
560 Eureka Springs Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 266-3374
Southland Kids Kare
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
2094 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 278-1899
Kids Unlimited
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
1365 Devonport Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 231-9262
Kids House Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
1451 Bryan Ave., Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 381-8992
After 3 - Tates Creek Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1113 Centre Pkwy, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 381-3606
All About Kids Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

All About Kids Childcare and Learning Center in Lexington receives universally positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for its caring and trustworthy staff, clean environment, structured learning curriculum with themed activities, and excellent communication tools including live cameras and daily reports. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-cared for, and eager to attend.

Friendly and caring stafflive camera system to monitor childrendaily activity reports via app
Address
695 Vincent Way, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 327-3710

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Frequently asked questions

There are 172 all daycares in Lexington, Kentucky. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Lexington, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Kentucky's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Kentucky)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Lexington offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 119 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 15 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 15 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 23 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Kentucky typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Lexington for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lexington must be licensed by Kentucky's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.