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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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Kiddie City Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1706 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 907-5230
Little Lighthouse Learning & Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
416 West Walnut Street, Danville, KY
Phone
(859) 238-0888
Our House At The Pinnacle
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4269 Saron Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 245-0123
Smart Start Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2801 Us Highway 25e, Suite 100, Middlesboro, KY
Phone
(606) 302-5373
Kids Team
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
347/357/367 Montgomery Street, Liberty, KY
Phone
(606) 787-7985
Imagination Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Feedback for Imagination Station in Brandenburg, Kentucky, is sharply divided, with some parents praising the staff's professionalism and ability to create a comforting, home-like environment for children of various ages. Conversely, other reviewers strongly warn against the facility, describing it as horrible and expressing deep regret for their choice.

amazing staffprofessionalcomforting transition for children and parents
Address
1010 Lawrence St., Brandenburg, KY
Phone
(270) 422-7233
Nku Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
Mep 147 100 Louie B Nunn Dr., Highland Heights, KY
Phone
(859) 572-6338
The Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Parents highlight the owner's accessibility and teachers' affection, with one noting their child transitions from upset to happy daily, while others report severe neglect, poor hygiene, and lack of communication. One parent describes a tour that did not match the actual quality, citing cobwebs, screaming staff, and a baby left with a propped bottle while a staff member used her phone. Another review mentions dried snot and poop on a child, leading to immediate removal.

owner is sweet and easy to talk toteachers are nice and love the kidschild becomes happy at pickup
Address
525 Old Hwy 60, Hardinsburg, KY
Phone
(270) 585-4497
Chapman Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2500 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY
Phone
(859) 655-9545
Growing Together Childcare & Training Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Reviews are mixed and highly polarized. Some parents praise friendly and helpful staff, while others report serious concerns about staff conduct, safety protocols, safeguarding issues, and inconsistent treatment of students. Many negative reviews reference experiences from decades ago, though some recent concerns about staff behavior and accountability remain.

Friendly and helpful staffnice environmentgood instructors in some subjects
Address
5659 Main Street, Thelma, KY
Phone
(606) 788-6639
When I Grow Up Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

When I Grow Up Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff's professionalism and care quality, but there are significant concerns about supervision gaps, communication failures, and unresolved billing issues with ownership.

Professional and caring staffchildren receive good carefriendly staff members
Address
1400 Berry Blvd., Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 366-4769
Little Treasures Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent observed staff ignoring children playing outside and treating them rudely, including grabbing a child by the collar. Another parent alleges the owner's daughter treats children horribly, while a third claims the facility has a history of negative feedback and bad experiences.

Address
1989 Leitchfield Road, Elizabethtown, KY
Phone
(270) 763-0649
Gardens At Greenup Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
133 East 11th Street, Covington, KY
Phone
(859) 261-4282
The Children'S Academy Of Hopkinsville
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

One parent notes that while some staff are nice, the center lacks supervision, leaving children to fend for themselves. Another criticizes the ownership for alleged retaliation, poor communication regarding incidents, and prioritizing finances over child safety. A third review states the center expelled a child after four days for failing to manage behavioral issues related to his background and sensory needs.

some staff are niceinterior building attractions
Address
120 Iroquois Drive, Hopkinsville, KY
Phone
(270) 881-1055
The Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

One parent reports a four-year positive experience with no issues, while another notes their children miss the program. Conversely, a separate review describes a serious incident involving hair pulling and mentions that the facility accepts mail for homeless individuals, requiring a TB card.

no problems reported over four yearschildren miss the daycareaccepts mail for homeless situations
Address
702 East Gray Street, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 583-2940
Pat'S Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Pat's Day Care receives mixed reviews with 8 five-star ratings praising the family-run business for loving care, communication, and going the extra mile for families, but 2 one-star ratings citing serious concerns about neglect, unprofessional behavior, and hostile treatment of parents.

Loving and nurturing careexcellent communication with parentstreats children like their own
Address
114 Tower Road, Mckee, KY
Phone
(606) 287-8833
Children At Play Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

One parent highly recommends the center for its reliable, professional, and caring staff, noting that children are treated with love and receive high-quality, kitchen-cooked meals. In contrast, other parents report serious issues including inappropriate language from staff, unaddressed behavioral incidents, and alleged neglect resulting in physical injury.

reliable and professional staffcaring caregiverskitchen-cooked meals
Address
913 North Wilson Road, Radcliff, KY
Phone
(270) 352-0384
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
Little Links To Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Little Links to Learning receives highly polarized reviews. Seven parents praise the facility's strong curriculum, caring staff, security, and child development outcomes. However, three parents report serious issues with enrollment delays, non-refundable deposits, poor communication, and unprofessional conduct from leadership.

Strong curriculum and academic resultscaring and compassionate teacherssecure facility
Address
1945 Highland Pike, Fort Wright, KY
Phone
(859) 341-5465
My Little Testimonies Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

My Little Testimonies has highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the staff's care, child development, and welcoming atmosphere, while four parents report serious concerns about unprofessionalism, mismanagement, lost items, and inappropriate discipline by ownership.

Child development and learningwelcoming and caring staff memberslong-term enrollment
Address
6210 Shepherdsville Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 969-8788
Learn N Grow
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Learn N Grow receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise the hometown feel, dependable staff, good communication, and children's attachment to teachers. Negative reviews cite unprofessional practices, lack of tolerance for children with delays or behavioral challenges, and dismissal of children after brief adjustment periods.

Dependable staffgood daily communicationspacious facility
Address
29 Magnolia St., Upton, KY
Phone
(270) 949-1600
Learn 'N Grow Preschool
Church Daycare
2.8

Learn 'n Grow Preschool receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the hometown feel, dependable staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and daily communication. Negative reviews criticize the facility for being unprofessional, having low tolerance for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, and reportedly dismissing children after short periods.

hometown feeldependable staffplenty of space
Address
401 North Laurel Avenue, Corbin, KY
Phone
(606) 528-4049
Rowan County Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

One parent highlights the staff's genuine care and reasonable response times, while another finds them very attentive. Conversely, a third reviewer describes the center as horrible due to a lack of accessible communication and financial transparency, noting that their deafness prevents effective contact and has resulted in an indefinite, unpaid balance.

caring about familiesreasonable response timesattentive staff
Address
455 West Sun Street, Morehead, KY
Phone
(606) 784-7721
Littlest Angels Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Three parents highlight exceptional staff consistency, personalized attention, and a welcoming environment, while a separate review cites a serious unreported head injury and lack of communication. The positive feedback emphasizes trust and care, whereas the negative experience focuses on safety negligence and poor incident handling.

consistent staff with no turnoverpersonalized attention (recognizing families and belongings)welcoming director
Address
1705 Mount Zion Road, Union, KY
Phone
(859) 384-1313
Lil' Sprouts Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

One parent reports their children enjoy the program, although they noted cleanliness could be improved. Another critic describes the facility as disorganized and non-compliant with state guidelines, while a third labels the environment horrendous due to poor hygiene and staff performance.

children enjoy the program
Address
100 Mimosa Dr, Winchester, KY
Phone
(859) 745-7999
Buttons And Giggles Childcare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Buttons and Giggles has received mixed reviews with significant safety and operational concerns raised by multiple parents. While one parent praised Director Bettie's interaction with children, the majority of reviews describe serious issues including inadequate communication, safety violations, and staff conduct problems.

Director Bettie's rapport with children
Address
8006 National Turnpike, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 375-2466
Lisa'S Little People Day Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Lisa's Little People Day Care has received overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious concerns about staff conduct, including physical discipline of children, verbal abuse, and reports of bed bugs. One positive review praised it as a great place, but five detailed negative reviews describe harmful treatment of children and allegations of corporal punishment.

Friendly environmentrecommended by one parent
Address
100 Crawford Lane, Mt. Vernon, KY
Phone
(606) 256-8858
Ashland Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Ashland Child Development Center has received highly polarized reviews. While one long-term parent praised the center and staff, multiple recent reviewers reported serious concerns including poor communication about daily activities, staffing instability, disorganization, billing issues, inadequate supervision ratios, and lack of incident documentation.

Caring and hardworking staff memberspositive long-term experience for some families
Address
1538 Central Avenue, Ashland, KY
Phone
(606) 329-1744
Bright Beginners Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

One parent praises the facility as a good local option, but multiple other parents report serious safety concerns, including unprovoked physical aggression between children and a lack of communication from the director. Additional feedback highlights rude staff behavior, inadequate supervision during naps, and unsanitary conditions with visible pests.

Good location in the Mt. Washington area
Address
10070 Highway 44 E, Mt. Washington, KY
Phone
(502) 538-8585
Learning Tree Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
Address
600 South Dixie, Cave City, KY
Phone
(270) 773-8733

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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.