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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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Adventure Club
Church Daycare
4.4

Adventure Club receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facilities, structured programming, and individualized attention to children. Parents highlight the calm infant room, organized preschool preparation, and variety of included activities. One parent raised a serious concern about hiring practices for the Soccer Shots program, citing delayed background checks.

professional directorstructured daily program with free gym timeclean and calm infant room
Address
7208 Shelbyville Road, Simpsonville, KY
Phone
(502) 722-5249
Chestnut Street Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Chestnut Street YMCA Child Care for exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and supportive environment. The facility is noted for quality childcare, diverse programming, and staff who genuinely care for children and support families during difficult times.

Caring and friendly staffclean facilityknowledgeable directors (Jenny and Daniesha)
Address
930 West Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 587-7405
St. Joseph Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

St. Joseph Child Development Center receives consistently positive reviews, with most feedback centered on their annual fundraiser picnic event, which parents describe as well-organized, fun, and community-oriented. Several reviewers also praise the organization's historical significance and mission to support children in need. One former resident from the late 1990s/early 2000s recalled having a positive experience during their time in foster care at the facility.

Annual picnic is well-organized and fungood food and activities for childrencommunity involvement and support
Address
2823 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 893-0241
Barren County Family Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents highly praise this YMCA facility for its comprehensive amenities, friendly staff, and family-friendly atmosphere. The center offers multiple programs including child care, swimming, fitness classes, and recreational activities for all ages at affordable pricing. Cleanliness and well-maintained equipment are consistently noted as strengths.

Affordable pricingfriendly and professional staffchild care/daycare services
Address
1 Ymca Way, Glasgow, KY
Phone
(270) 651-9622
Kids Haven By Sandy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Kids Haven by Sandy for its warm, caring environment and attentive staff who genuinely love working with children. Families report positive developmental progress, strong communication, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels like a second home. Multiple parents have enrolled their children for several years and highly recommend the center.

Caring and attentive staffwarm family-like environmentstrong child development and learning
Address
1010 Oldham Oaks Rd., Lagrange, KY
Phone
(502) 222-5008
Caldwell Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
855 South Dixie Boulevard, Radcliff, KY
Phone
(270) 351-7382
Central Baptist Church Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.4

Parents consistently praise Central Baptist Church Child Care Center for its welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. The facility is described as caring and family-oriented with friendly staff who make people feel accepted. The church facility itself is noted as spacious and well-maintained.

welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring stafffamily-oriented community
Address
110 Wilson Downing Road, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 278-5913
Community Action Council - The Prep Academy At Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

NOTE: The reviews provided are not for the daycare facility but rather for Bluegrass Community and Technical College. No actual daycare parent reviews are available for this center. The Google rating of 4.4/5 shows 0 reviews.

None mentioned in available daycare reviews
Address
164 Opportunity Way, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 246-6703
Everyday Blessing
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Everyday Blessing as a warm, home-like environment where children receive excellent care and thrive. Staff members are noted for their attentiveness, communication, and genuine support for families, including celebration of milestones and assistance during personal crises. The facility is highly recommended for its kindergarten readiness preparation and outdoor activities.

Caring and attentive staffhome-like atmosphereexcellent communication with parents
Address
3152 Clifford Avenue, Covington, KY
Phone
(859) 652-5806
Owingsville Baptist Church Daycare
Church Daycare
4.4
Address
92 Coyle Street, Owingsvile, KY
Phone
(606) 674-2055
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Rainbow Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong child development outcomes, and safe, nurturing environment. The center appears particularly effective at supporting children with special needs and developmental challenges.

Caring and attentive staffstrong child development and learning outcomessupportive of children with special needs (ADHD
Address
1404 Boone Aire Road, Florence, KY
Phone
(859) 282-0206
Play And Learn Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Play and Learn Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, safe environment, and children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment and would recommend the facility.

caring and loving staffexcellent communication and daily updatessafe and welcoming environment
Address
5095 Atwood Drive, Richmond, KY
Phone
(859) 623-7736
Little Smiles Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1367 South 28th Street, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 290-7150
Wee Bee Tots Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
4703 Madison Pike, Independence, KY
Phone
(859) 356-7993
Crescent Springs Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Crescent Springs Early Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and structured educational curriculum. The center is noted for strong communication with parents, engaging activities, and developmental support. Families report feeling confident in the quality of care and appreciate the center's focus on learning alongside childcare.

Responsive and caring staffstrong educational curriculum with age-appropriate activitiesdaily phot
Address
716 Jefferson Avenue, Crescent Springs, KY
Phone
(859) 331-8027
Toddler Town Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Toddler Town Learning Center receives predominantly positive reviews, with most parents praising the friendly and welcoming staff, clean facility, and positive experiences for their children over multiple years. One parent raised concerns about staff rotation limiting feedback, payment methods, organization, and clothing/supply management issues.

friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitygood teacher-child relationships
Address
766 Broadway Street, Brandenburg, KY
Phone
(270) 998-1106
Ashland Area Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The Ashland Area YMCA Child Care receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and welcoming staff, clean facilities, and diverse amenities including a pool with swim lessons, fitness classes, and basketball courts. Reviews highlight both the quality of child care services and the broader community support the facility provides.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitiesexcellent pool with swim lessons
Address
3232 Megan Neyer Way, Ashland, KY
Phone
(606) 329-6784
Tiffany'S Lil Bratz
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Tiffany's Lil Bratz receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's professionalism, care, and focus on life lessons alongside education. One parent raised serious concerns about staff behavior, citing rudeness, lack of attention to children, and yelling. The facility serves infants through preschool-age children.

Professional and friendly stafflife lessons and character educationattentive care
Address
27 Eddie Street, Oak Grove, KY
Phone
(270) 605-9150
It Takes A Village Early Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

It Takes a Village Early Childcare Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky receives consistently high praise from parents for its rigorous academic curriculum, nurturing environment, and strong leadership by director Allison Simon. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, often exceeding grade-level expectations, while also developing strong social-emotional skills and lasting friendships within a family-oriented community.

Rigorous academic curriculumchildren exceed grade-level expectationsstrong director leadership (Allison Simon)
Address
2204 Canton Street, Hopkinsville, KY
Phone
(270) 962-7410
Happy Hearts Christian Daycare
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
3949 Main Street, Clay City, KY
Phone
(606) 663-5400
Little Smiles Learning Academy Dumesnil
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1240 South 28th Street, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 774-9550
Highland Park Christian Church Daycare
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
7839 St. Andrews Church Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 933-7967
Valley Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
10105 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 995-6868
Southside Christian Day Care#5
Church Daycare
4.3

Parents consistently praise Southside Christian Day Care for its warm, family-oriented environment and caring staff. Multiple reviews highlight significant improvements after recent leadership changes, with children reportedly happy and comfortable attending daily. Parents feel confident in the quality of care and strongly recommend the facility.

Caring and consistent stafffamily-oriented atmospherechildren happy and comfortable
Address
817 South Second Street, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 583-3903
Gwennie Pooh'S Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1227 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 384-6640
Learn And Grow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
4014 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 777-7979
Kids Academy I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kids Academy I in Louisville receives consistently positive feedback from parents and grandparents who have used the center for extended periods. Parents praise the caring, stable staff, safe environment, and engaging activities that support child development and learning. Multiple reviewers report their children are happy to attend and feel confident in the center's care.

Warm and caring stafflong-term employee retentionclean and safe facility
Address
5121 Mile Of Sunshine Drive, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 968-2487
First United Methodist Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

First United Methodist Preschool & Daycare in Madisonville receives consistently high ratings from visitors and community members. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and active involvement in the local community. The facility is noted for its diversity and willingness to support various community groups including homeschoolers.

Loving and caring staffwelcoming atmospherefriendly community
Address
200 East Center Street, Madisonville, KY
Phone
(270) 821-5734
The Gingerbread Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
110 Pocahontas Trail, Georgetown, KY
Phone
(502) 867-0080
Bellaire Creative Christian Academy
Church Daycare
4.3

Bellaire Creative Christian Academy receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, developmental focus, clean facility, and strong educational curriculum as reasons they trust this daycare with their children.

caring and invested teacherschild development and learning opportunitiescleanliness and organization
Address
616 Keene Centre Drive, Nicholasville, KY
Phone
(859) 885-4337

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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.