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1,890 Daycare Centers in Kentucky

Browse 1,890 daycare centers across Kentucky. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Kentucky

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Kentucky can make the decision-making process smoother.

Kentucky has about 1,890 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Kentucky. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Kentucky

There are 1,890 daycares in Kentucky: 226 headstart facilities, 269 before/after school centers, 185 religious facility daycares, and 1,210 childcare and preschool centers.

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Silverlake Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents praise Silverlake Academy as a comprehensive family fitness and recreation facility with excellent amenities including pools, trampolines, climbing structures, and organized classes. Staff are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Multiple reviewers note high pricing but feel the extensive facilities and activities justify the cost.

Friendly and attentive staffdiverse amenities (poolstrampolines
Address
301 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger, KY
Phone
(859) 426-7777
Kiddie Kottage Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kiddie Kottage receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and Christian-based educational approach. Parents report their children develop strong social and cognitive skills, enjoy daily activities and themed learning, and are well-prepared for elementary school. Multiple families have remained enrolled for several years, indicating high satisfaction and retention.

Welcoming and loving staffChristian-based curriculumstrong early education program
Address
1915 Husband Road, Paducah, KY
Phone
(270) 415-0604
Building Blocks For Christ Preschool & Daycare Center
Church Daycare
4.5

Building Blocks for Christ Preschool & Daycare Center in Paducah, Kentucky receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, involved directors, and quality facilities. However, one reviewer reported serious concerns including state violations, unsafe conditions, and inappropriate staff behavior toward children.

Kind and understanding directorcaring teachersreasonable pricing
Address
1060 Husbands Road, Paducah, KY
Phone
(270) 443-6400
Aunt Kathy'S Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Aunt Kathy's Child Care receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the attentive and caring staff, reasonable rates, and strong relationships between caregivers and children. However, one parent reported significant concerns regarding communication about feeding schedules, labeling practices using toxic markers, and feeling disrespected by the director.

Attentive and caring staffowner is hands-on and supportivereasonable rates
Address
4 Hidden Valley Street, Highland Heights, KY
Phone
(859) 442-5668
Imaginations Abound Early Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Imaginations Abound Early Learning Center receives exclusively positive feedback from parents and staff. Parents consistently praise the warm, family-like atmosphere, caring staff, strong parent communication, and developmental progress of their children. Multiple reviews highlight significant improvements in children's academic performance, speech, and social skills.

Caring and loving stafffamily-like atmospherestrong parent-child relationships
Address
9261 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY
Phone
(859) 635-6600
Northern Kentucky Head Start - Dayton Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Northern Kentucky Head Start - Dayton Center receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the professional and caring staff for their helpfulness, kindness, and comprehensive assistance with various support services including rent, utilities, food, clothing, and job training programs.

Professional and caring staffhelpful customer servicecomprehensive support services
Address
10701 5th Avenue, Dayton, KY
Phone
(859) 750-7443
Kidz Place Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
610 Metts Drive, Lebanon, KY
Phone
(270) 692-0329
Kids Academy IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Kids Academy IV as an excellent facility with caring, attentive staff and strong management. The center is noted for its safe environment, diverse activities, transparent communication, and use of technology (cameras and app) to keep parents informed. Multiple families have been enrolled for several years, indicating high satisfaction and retention.

Caring and friendly staffstrong management and owner involvementin-app communication and camera access
Address
13905 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 245-1007
Les Petites Academies
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Les Petites Academies receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, well-cared for, and reluctant to leave at the end of the day. Parents emphasize the caring and dedicated staff who treat children with genuine affection, combined with strong academic programming. Multiple families have enrolled children for extended periods, indicating high satisfaction and retention.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong academic programsclean f
Address
4000 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 365-3415
Carriage House Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Carriage House Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its inclusive environment, skilled staff, and specialized programs for children with special needs. Parents consistently praise the caring, family-like atmosphere and note their children thrived academically and socially. One parent reported concerns about communication and responsiveness from the facility.

Inclusive environment for children with autism and special needscaring and communicative staffaccessible directors
Address
13101 Eastpoint Park Blvd, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 253-1293
A To Z Learning Center And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise A to Z Learning Center for its experienced, caring staff, strong academic preparation for kindergarten, and family-like atmosphere. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent communication through daily photos and updates, engaging activities, and personalized attention. The director and teachers are noted as accessible, responsive to family needs, and genuinely invested in the children's development.

Experienced and caring staffdaily communication and photo updatesengaging and educational activities
Address
6100 Billtown Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 267-8350
Jewish Community Center Of Louisville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Jewish Community Center of Louisville is highly rated as a family-friendly facility offering comprehensive amenities including indoor/outdoor pools, fitness classes, weight rooms, and childcare services. Parents praise the clean, modern facilities, affordable membership pricing, inclusive community atmosphere, and variety of programs for children and adults. The center is described as a valuable community resource that serves families well.

Clean and modern facil
Address
3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 238-2748
Keystone Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1705 South 13th Street, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 637-3671
Southern Hills Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Southern Hills Montessori School for its caring, communicative staff and strong leadership under Director Samantha Dubocq. Reviewers highlight children's academic growth, emotional development, and happiness in a clean, safe facility with engaging activities. Multiple families report long-term satisfaction and recommend the program highly.

Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership and director accessibilityexcellent parent communication through daily reports and app updates
Address
2356 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 277-6176
Kids Being Kids INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
202 25 East, Barbourville, KY
Phone
(606) 546-0055
The Discovery Gym
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Discovery Gym receives mixed reviews. Supporters praise small class sizes, individual attention, engaged teachers, low homework, and no standardized testing. However, some parents report the school removes children for age-appropriate behavioral issues and failed to address bullying.

Small class sizesindividual attentiondedicated and caring teachers
Address
116 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 437-0705
Little Jewels & Gems Childcare & Learning Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Little Jewels & Gems receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with children reported to be happy, engaged, and thriving. Parents praise the caring and involved staff, on-site fresh food preparation, and educational programming including music curriculum and social-emotional learning. The facility appears to have strong long-term parent loyalty with families staying for multiple years.

Caring and loving staffon-site fresh food preparation meeting state requirementsexcellent preschool program preparing children for school
Address
4144 Taylor Blvd., Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 749-5439
Busy Bee Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Busy Bee Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly Director Ashley, for creating a nurturing environment where children thrive. Parents highlight the center's small class sizes, personalized attention, educational preparation for elementary school, and strong communication through daily photos and updates. Multiple long-term families report their children are happy, well-prepared, and reluctant to leave.

Caring and compassionate staffinvolved director who knows all childrensmall class sizes
Address
423 Washburn Avenue, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 425-0403
Big Blue Bird Early Childhood Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Big Blue Bird Early Childhood Center receives consistently high praise from parents who value the caring, attentive staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, engaging activities, and clear communication, with many families returning for multiple children over years.

caring and attentive staffindividualized attention to childrenconsistent teachers with low turnover
Address
1945 Eastland Parkway, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 299-9277
Superior Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
519 North Morgan Street, Morganfield, KY
Phone
(270) 389-0209
Warren County Head Start & Child Care Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Warren County Head Start & Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback focused on community assistance programs rather than childcare services. Parents praise the staff for their friendly, non-judgmental approach to helping families with utility bills and other financial assistance. The organization is recognized as a valuable community resource in Bowling Green.

Friendly and kind staffnon-judgmental servicehelpful with bill payments and utility ass
Address
200 East Fourth Street, Bowling Green, KY
Phone
(270) 783-4484
Western Kentucky University Campus Child Care
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
325 University Boulevard- Jones- Jaggers", Bowling Green, KY
Phone
(270) 745-4042
Bglc Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
503 Old Morgantown Road, Bowling Green, KY
Phone
(270) 799-5028
Center Street Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5

Center Street Head Start in Bowling Green, Kentucky has a 4.5/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the staff for their kindness, helpfulness, and non-judgmental approach when assisting families with utility bill assistance and other support services.

Friendly and kind staffnon-judgmental servicehelpful guidance on additional resources
Address
171 Center Street, Bowling Green, KY
Phone
(270) 782-4437
Just Like Home Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Just Like Home Day Care for its nurturing environment, experienced staff, and focus on early childhood education. Children show notable developmental progress in vocabulary, social skills, and independence. The provider maintains a clean, organized home-based facility with good teacher-to-child ratios and personalized attention to individual needs.

Experienced and patient staffsignificant vocabulary and developmental growthsmall class sizes with consistent teacher relationships
Address
20 Mt. Morgan Road, Williamsburg, KY
Phone
(606) 549-5834
Campbellsville Christian Church Center For Education
Church Daycare
4.5

Reviews praise Campbellsville Christian Church Center for Education as a welcoming faith community with strong family atmosphere. Parents highlight excellent children's programs, engaging worship services, and active community outreach. The facility is noted for friendly staff and multiple activities for all ages.

Welcoming and friendly communitystrong children's ministry programsquality worship services and music
Address
302 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY
Phone
(270) 465-5571
Berea Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5

These reviews appear to be for a senior center rather than a daycare facility. Reviewers consistently praise the facility for being clean, spacious, and welcoming. The center offers activities, meals, exercise classes, and serves as a venue for community events.

Clean facilityfriendly and welcoming staffspacious
Address
214 Jefferson Street, Berea, KY
Phone
(859) 986-9117
Temple Academy Daycare And Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.5

Temple Academy Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring, family-like environment and staff commitment to children's academic, social, and spiritual development. However, one parent reported significant concerns including inadequate parent communication, unexplained closures, lack of explanation for a child's injury, and a regulatory violation regarding field trip consent.

caring and loving stafffamily-like environmentpositive role models
Address
723 South 45th Street, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 749-5655
His Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

His Kids Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the dedicated, caring staff and director who treat children like their own. Parents report significant developmental progress, strong kindergarten preparation, and a family-like atmosphere. The facility is noted for homemade meals, engaging activities, and professional leadership.

Dedicated and loving staffstrong director leadershipchildren's enthusiasm and development
Address
1920 Campus Place, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 267-5154
Little Angels Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Little Angels Learning Center for exceptional care and a loving environment. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, strong preschool program that prepares children for kindergarten, and staff who genuinely care about the children's wellbeing and safety.

Caring and loving staffclean facilitypositive atmosphere
Address
646 Bland Street, Brandenburg, KY
Phone
(270) 422-1688

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,890 all daycares across Kentucky. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Kentucky are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Kentucky's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Kentucky, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Kentucky sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Kentucky vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.