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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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Highland Christian School Daycare
Church Daycare
5
Address
734 Us 68, Maysville, KY
Phone
(606) 563-0444
Mercer-Boyle County Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
580 Perryville St., Harrodsburg, KY
Phone
(859) 734-4788
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Rainbow Child Care Center receives consistently high marks from parents for its structured, educational approach and caring staff. Parents praise the clean facility, engaging activities, and strong communication through daily updates and apps. The center is particularly noted for helping children transition smoothly and preparing them well for school.

Caring and attentive teachersstructured and educational curriculumclean facility with updated amenities
Address
11247 Paddock, Walton, KY
Phone
(859) 485-8836
Watch Me Grow Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Watch Me Grow Childcare in Mount Washington receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, developmental benefits for children, and strong communication throughout the day. Families report their children are happy, well-cared for, and engaged in learning activities.

Caring and loving staffStrong communication (photos and updates)Child development support (speech
Address
140 Owen Road, Mount Washington, KY
Phone
(502) 538-0661
Wee Kare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
300 Henry Street, Junction City, KY
Phone
(859) 854-3300
Little Wonders Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
189 Ballpark Road, Hardinsburg, KY
Phone
(270) 756-5800
Logan County Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
320 Peyton Street, Po Box 306, Russellville, KY
Phone
(270) 782-3162
Busy Bee'S Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
350 Utterback Road, Murray, KY
Phone
(270) 293-9900
Kingdom Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
207 Robertson Road South, Murray, KY
Phone
(270) 753-8698
Golden Rule Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
705 Mechanic Street, Princeton, KY
Phone
(270) 365-2588
Caldwell County School Age Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
105 Education Drive, Princeton, KY
Phone
(270) 365-8044
Dollhouse Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
517 Burkesville St., Columbia, KY
Phone
(270) 384-0030
Crocus Academy Main Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3939 Shepherdsville Road, Bardstown, KY
Phone
(502) 348-8771
Little Hands Big Hearts Childcare-Parklanes Shopping Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1209 Highland Ave, Carrollton, KY
Phone
(502) 662-6058
God'S Little Explorers Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
206 Mill Street, Butler, KY
Phone
(859) 472-5000
Sandy'S Home Provider
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
801 Keeney Rd, Science Hill, KY
Phone
(606) 423-2853
Little Einsteins Too!
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2724 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY
Phone
(270) 686-7653
Kidz Kampus Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
303 Surgenor Street, Harlan, KY
Phone
(606) 573-5437
Highland - Baby Tender
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5000 North Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown, KY
Phone
(270) 737-5474
Heart & Soul Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
803 Pear Orchard Road, Elizabethtown, KY
Phone
(270) 982-0874
Hart County Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
1779 South Dixie Hwy, Munfordville, KY
Phone
(270) 782-3162
Mignon Rucker Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
523 Foxspring Avenue, Flemingsburg, KY
Phone
(606) 849-1984
Puddle Jumpers Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1940 Cambridge Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 469-8655
Early Childhood Laboratory
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
621 South Limestone Street, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 257-7732
Creative Beginnings Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2050 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 367-7260
Lutheran School Of Lexington (The)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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 environment
Address
425 Patchen Dr, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 268-7787
Fayette Cooperating Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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 ratio
Address
3564 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 223-1713
Baptist Health Lexington Child Development Center
Church Daycare
5
Address
110 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 260-5455
Our Playhouse Preschool Lexington
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
235 Walton Avenue, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 233-7000
Megaminds Educare
Headstart Programs
5

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
Address
679 Lima Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 317-8888

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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.