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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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Trinity Hill Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
210 E. Reynolds Rd., Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 273-9526
Walnut Hill Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
575 Walnut Hill Road, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 263-2807
Tiny Blessings Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
850 Main Street, Mckee, KY
Phone
(606) 287-6619
Kids Unlimited Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Kids Unlimited Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, learning activities, and child development. However, one parent reported a negative experience with a specific teacher, citing behavioral changes in their child and an allegation of physical discipline.

caring and attentive stafflearning tactics and growth opportunitieschildren happy and engaged
Address
1527 North Limestone St., Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 231-9262
Smart Start Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Smart Start Child Care (Logan's Treehouse) in Louisville receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring, supportive staff, effective communication through daily photos/videos, and their children's happiness and developmental progress. The facility is described as trustworthy, welcoming, and creating an environment where children genuinely enjoy attending.

Caring and attentive staffSupportive and responsive managementRegular commun
Address
4528 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 203-0981
Kell Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Kell Academy is a newly opened preschool in Lexington with a creative, nature-integrated curriculum grounded in early childhood development best practices. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable and caring staff, beautiful facilities, and comprehensive educational experience. One negative review cited poor phone communication and being blocked before enrollment.

creative curriculumnature and arts integrationknowledgeable staff
Address
530 East High Street, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 475-6120
Charlotte'S Web Pre-School & Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
4129 Vincent Station Drive, Owensboro, KY
Phone
(270) 500-4037
Abc Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

ABC Child Care & Learning Center in Richmond, Kentucky receives consistently high praise from parents with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the welcoming and caring staff, strong developmental outcomes, and child engagement. Families report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and welcoming staffchild development and learning outcomeskindergarten readiness preparation
Address
205 Churchill Drive, Richmond, KY
Phone
(859) 623-0157
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
Care Bear Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Care Bear Day Care Center receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the clean facility, caring staff, and child development. However, a small number of parents reported significant concerns about cleanliness, supervision, and management communication.

Clean facilitycaring and friendly staffgood early childhood education environment
Address
400 Vine Street, Dayton, KY
Phone
(859) 291-1091
Tiger Time
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The reviews provided are for Frankfort Regional Medical Center, not Tiger Time daycare. No actual parent reviews for Tiger Time daycare were included in this dataset.

None mentioned for Tiger Time daycare
Address
10 Doctors Drive, Frankfort, KY
Phone
(502) 875-8430
Children INC. Early Learning Center At Southgate Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
4.1
Address
6 William Blatt Avenue, Southgate, KY
Phone
(859) 431-2075
Cadence Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for exceptional, caring staff who genuinely prioritize child safety and development. Reviews highlight strong leadership, transparent communication, engaging curriculum, and a warm, welcoming environment that helps children feel secure and happy. All reviewers reported their children love attending and form strong bonds with teachers.

Kind and professional staffcaring teachers who go above and beyondtransparent communication with parents
Address
8715 Old Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 231-5436
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (Erlanger KinderCare location) for its caring, attentive staff and clean facilities. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend, with teachers showing genuine care and patience. Multiple parents noted the professional, calm demeanor of staff with no yelling observed.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitycalm teaching approach with no yelling
Address
4104 Dixie Highway, Erlanger, KY
Phone
(859) 342-8890
Bright Days Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
706 Park Avenue, Newport, KY
Phone
(859) 491-8303
Basic Trust Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Basic Trust Child Care Center for its caring, family-oriented staff and engaging educational programming. The facility features extensive outdoor play areas, nutritious meals, and specialized summer camps with weekly themes. Children show academic, social-emotional, and behavioral gains while attending.

Caring and dedicated teachersstaff treats children like familyextensive outdoor play areas
Address
6699 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY
Phone
(859) 635-3829
A Little Miracle Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

A Little Miracle Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, friendly, and professional staff who treat children like their own, maintain a clean facility, and provide strong educational support and development.

Caring and friendly staffprofessional teachersclean facility
Address
804 Pembroke Oak Grove Road, Oak Grove, KY
Phone
(270) 439-5437
Somerset City Hopeway Center
Headstart Programs
4.1

This appears to be a data entry error - the reviews are for Sky Hope Recovery Center, a long-term addiction recovery facility for women, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the program for transforming lives and helping participants achieve sobriety.

Caring staffeffective long-term recovery programlife-changing results
Address
223 Hope Way, Somerset, KY
Phone
(606) 679-8602
Vivid Imaginations Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Vivid Imaginations Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the staff's warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for children, with particular recognition for successfully accommodating children with autism. Parents appreciate the clean facility, regular communication, engaging activities, and the facility's child-centered approach.

Friendly and attentive staffprofessional managementaccommodates children with special needs
Address
5925 Six Mile Lane, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 499-6288
Honey Bee'S Day Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Honey Bee's Day Care II for its long-tenured, caring staff and family-like atmosphere. The center is noted for cleanliness, security, small class sizes with one-on-one attention, age-appropriate curriculum, and competitive pricing. Many families have enrolled their children for years, with some staff members being former parents attracted to the environment.

Experienced and stable staff (many 5+ years tenure)caring and committed teachersclean facility
Address
10512 National Turnpike, Fairdale, KY
Phone
(502) 363-5437
Henderson Community College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Reviews are mixed and largely unrelated to the child development center specifically. Positive feedback highlights excellent staff, nice facilities, and helpful services. Negative reviews address campus accessibility issues, nursing program quality concerns, and event management problems rather than childcare services.

Excellent staffbeautiful campusnice facilities
Address
2260 South Green Street, Henderson, KY
Phone
(270) 831-9748
Little Wonders Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Wonders receives strong praise from current and former parents for caring, attentive staff and quality child development, with multiple families noting long-term loyalty. However, frequent closures for minor reasons are a significant concern for working parents, and a neighbor reported noise and cleanliness issues around the facility.

Caring and friendly staffexperienced teachers who stay long-termpersonalized attention to children
Address
3168 South Highway 127, Russell Springs, KY
Phone
(270) 866-8650
Kids Under Construction
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Kids Under Construction for its caring, attentive staff and family-like atmosphere. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend, with minimal staff turnover providing continuity and security. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and educational with frequent parent communication through photos and updates.

Caring and loving staffminimal employee turnoversmall class sizes enabling close relationships
Address
513 Hampton Way, Richmond, KY
Phone
(859) 623-5152
First Choice Child Care-Home
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

First Choice Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff dedication, safety, Christian-based curriculum, and family atmosphere. The facility maintains low turnover and offers activities like field trips. Two negative reviews cite issues with custody pickup procedures and strict late pickup policies.

Staff genuinely care about childrenstrong safety practicesChristian-based education
Address
144 Madonna Drive, Nicholasville, KY
Phone
(859) 887-9036
Bengal Tots 24-7 Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Bengal Tots receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, dedicated staff who genuinely care for children, strong early education curriculum, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Leadership, particularly Director Felicia and Director of Operations Camree, are noted for their hands-on approach and responsiveness to family needs.

Caring and attentive staffwarm and welc
Address
8045 Connector Dr., Florence, KY
Phone
(859) 371-2333
The Children'S House Of Union
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF UNION (BrightPath Union) for its caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication with families through daily photos and updates. Children show enthusiasm for attending and make measurable progress in learning, social skills, and development. Recent management changes have been well-received, with parents noting improvements in the center's operations and environment.

Caring and professional teachersstrong communication with parents through photos/videos and app updatesclean facility
Address
8551 Us Highway 42, Florence, KY
Phone
(859) 746-2100
Southgate Schools School Age Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
6 William F. Blatt Avenue, Southgate, KY
Phone
(859) 431-2075
Ymca/Pikeville Primetime Fun Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating across all submissions. Parents praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and wide variety of equipment and fitness classes available. The facility is expanding with a new indoor pool under construction.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilityexcellent equipment and fitness classes
Address
424 Bob Amos Drive, Pikeville, KY
Phone
(606) 437-0119
Owensboro Family Ymca Afterschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents praise the Owensboro Family YMCA for its friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and variety of programs including swim lessons and fitness activities. The facility offers good value for membership costs and serves multiple age groups. A few concerns noted about outdated building elements and occasional equipment issues.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilityaffordable membership prices
Address
900 Kentucky Parkway, Owensboro, KY
Phone
(270) 926-9622
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

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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.