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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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Calvary Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
401 Waveland Avenue, Danville, KY
Phone
(859) 238-7712
Hometown Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
440 W. Fourth Street, Perryville, KY
Phone
(859) 332-0400
Boyle County After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1661 Perryville Road, Danville, KY
Phone
(859) 236-6634
Young Nonprofit Foundation INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
9811 Merioneth Drive, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 365-1481
Mrs. Von'S Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8409 Terry Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 749-1408
New Horizons Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

New Horizons Child Development Center in Frankfort receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight attentive, caring staff who help children thrive developmentally, with notable success addressing behavioral challenges and preparing children for kindergarten. Families report children are happy and excited to attend, with significant improvements compared to previous childcare experiences.

Attentive and caring staffbehavior modification success (biting)educational enrichment activities (field trips
Address
316 Ann Street, Frankfort, KY
Phone
(502) 227-4907
Clark County Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
150 Maryland Ave., Winchester, KY
Phone
(859) 744-3183
Bluegrass Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2020 Rolling Hills Lane, Winchester, KY
Phone
(859) 745-6885
Immanuel Kids Day Out Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
1440 Boone Aire Rd., Florence, KY
Phone
(859) 525-2307
Moore Luv'N Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
722 Biskoff Court, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 293-4067
Little Learners Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Learners Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, professional staff and their children's happiness and learning. Parents appreciate regular photo updates, strong teacher-child relationships, and engaging programs including summer activities. Multiple families have had children attend for years, indicating high satisfaction and retention.

Caring and professional staffchildren love attendingregular photo and development updates
Address
18 Needmore St., Walton, KY
Phone
(859) 919-0608
Northside Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Northside Early Learning Academy for its caring, supportive staff who make children feel special and help them develop academically and socially. Multiple reviewers highlight the teachers' patience, dedication, and genuine concern for each child's well-being, with several noting significant developmental progress in their children.

Caring and supportive teacherspatient with special needschild development and learning progress
Address
821 College Street, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 633-5123
Jtown Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
10411 Watterson Trail, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 267-2339
Kiddie College 2 Preparatory Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3050 West Broadway, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 434-7665
Ft. Campbell Child And Youth Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
Texas Avenue, Bldg. 80, Fort Campbell, KY
Phone
(270) 798-9078
Gloria Dei Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, though most focus on the church experience rather than the preschool program specifically. One parent confirmed their grandson attends the preschool and praised the teachers. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming, family-friendly community and quality worship experience.

Welcoming environmentcaring communitygreat teachers
Address
2718 Dixie Highway, Crestview Hills, KY
Phone
(859) 331-1739
Skidaddles INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Skidaddles Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring staff, flexible scheduling options (including drop-in and evening care), and excellent communication through daily photo updates via app. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and well-cared for, with staff going above and beyond to accommodate family needs.

Caring and welcoming staffflexible drop-in and evening care optionsexcellent daily communication with photos and activity updates via app
Address
8660 Banker'S Street, Florence, KY
Phone
(859) 647-7529
Children INC. Early Learning Center At Erpenbeck
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Parents consistently praise Children Inc. Early Learning Center at Erpenbeck for its friendly, caring staff and smooth transition experiences. The facility is noted for excellent communication, cleanliness, and creating a welcoming environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Friendly and welcoming staffexcellent parent-child transition supportregular communication and photo updates
Address
9001 Wetherington Blvd, Florence, KY
Phone
(859) 431-2075
Discovery Preschool And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Discovery Preschool and Child Care in Louisville receives consistently excellent reviews, with parents praising the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and positive developmental outcomes for their children. Parents highlight the director Jean and ownership as particularly strong, along with effective communication systems and flexibility in accommodating working parents. Multiple long-term families express difficulty finding comparable alternatives after leaving.

Friendly and caring staffclean and well-organized facilityprofessional management
Address
9410 Blossom Lane, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 426-2121
Springdale Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Springdale Preschool is a church-based preschool in Louisville, Kentucky with excellent ratings. Parents report their children develop strong social skills and academic kindergarten readiness, with low staff turnover. The facility is praised for its welcoming community atmosphere and commitment to service.

Low staff turnoverstrong social and academic developmentkindergarten readiness preparation
Address
7812 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 423-9510
J-Town Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

J-Town Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and attentive care. Parents highlight the convenient location, affordable pricing compared to other local options, and the helpful communication app that tracks daily activities. The owner Ms. Sherri and her team are frequently mentioned for their dedication to children's development and well-being.

Friendly and attentive staffclean facilityaffordable pricing
Address
3922 Ruckriegel Parkway, Jeffersontown, KY
Phone
(502) 267-9234
Covenant United Methodist Preschool
Church Daycare
4.9

Covenant United Methodist Preschool is a faith-based facility in LaGrange, Kentucky with consistently high ratings. Parents praise the loving, welcoming atmosphere and strong Christian community, with one parent specifically commending the preschool program.

Loving and faith-filled environmentstrong biblical foundationwelcoming and friendly community
Address
909 Jefferson Street, Lagrange, KY
Phone
(502) 222-9925
Lafayette Christian Church Child Care
Church Daycare
4.9

Lafayette Christian Church Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents. Families highlight the caring and kind staff, academic and emotional development of children, affordable pricing, and celebration of holidays throughout the year. The facility is described as welcoming with strong leadership.

caring and kind staffacademic instructionemotional development
Address
1836 & 1824 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 276-1801
Little Hands Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
250 Haven Hill Road, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 437-0547
Stacy'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

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Unable to accurately summarize - wrong facility type
Address
529 East Washington Street, Georgetown, KY
Phone
(502) 867-9988
First Christian Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Reviews are not applicable to this daycare center - the submitted reviews are for First Christian Church, not First Christian Kids daycare. All 10 reviews reference church services, activities, and community involvement rather than childcare services.

None - reviews do not pertain to daycare services
Address
108 Carr St., Fulton, KY
Phone
(270) 472-2028
Cornerstone Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Cornerstone Child Development Center for its family-oriented atmosphere, caring and dedicated staff, and high-quality education. Multiple reviewers cite the executive director's personal involvement, strong teacher-student relationships, and play-based learning curriculum as distinguishing factors. Children reportedly thrive academically and behaviorally, with parents expressing gratitude and satisfaction with their childcare choice.

Family atmospherecaring and dedicated staffsmall class sizes
Address
211 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 897-9136
Little Hands Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Little Hands Academy for its warm, caring staff and strong communication with families throughout the day. Reviews highlight the center's clean facilities, educational programming, and observable developmental growth in children. Parents express high satisfaction and gratitude for the quality care provided.

Caring and patient teachersexcellent daily communication with photos and updatesclean and well-maintained facility
Address
4140 Accomack Drive, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 425-2627
Gethsemane Baptist Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Reviews overwhelmingly praise Gethsemane Baptist Child Care & Learning Center, with parents highlighting the welcoming church community and quality daycare services. Parents consistently mention feeling like family and appreciate the pastoral leadership and spiritual environment. The facility is described as humble, inclusive, and supportive of families seeking personal growth and faith-based care.

Welcoming and inclusive atmosphereFamily-oriented environmentQual
Address
4505 Tompkinsville Road, Glasgow, KY
Phone
(270) 678-5460
Saint Francis Of Assisi-Allison'S Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

This facility appears to be a Catholic parish school rather than a traditional daycare center. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, small class sizes, and clean facilities. The school is noted for its professional staff and educational focus on confidence-building and responsibility.

Small classroom sizesclean facilitywelcoming to non-Catholic families
Address
147 Bryan St, Pikeville, KY
Phone
(606) 437-6117

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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.