How do I choose the right daycare in Ashland?

When choosing a daycare in Ashland, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Kentucky's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Kentucky) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Ashland?

Ashland offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Ashland, Kentucky (10 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Kentucky?

Daycare costs in Kentucky typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Ashland for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ashland

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Pollard Neighborhood Day Care

4.28 score

4.4(12)

2335 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

NOTE: This facility appears to be a hospice care center, not a daycare. Reviews praise the peaceful environment, compassionate staff, and excellent end-of-life care. One reviewer reported disrespectful behavior from a staff member after their relative's passing.

Calm and serene environmentcaring and compassionate staffflexible family visiting hoursprofessional care

Ashland Area Ymca Child Care

4.24 score

4.3(20)

3232 Megan Neyer Way, Ashland, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 195 children

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 lessonsvariety of fitness classes

Ashland Child Development Center

3.24 score

2.6(6)

1538 Central Avenue, Ashland, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 143 children

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

Child Daycare & Preschools in Ashland, Kentucky

There are 10 child daycare & preschools in Ashland, Kentucky, making up 71% of the 14 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Ashland, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 10 child daycare & preschools daycares in Ashland, Kentucky, out of 14 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Ashland, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Kentucky's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Kentucky)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Ashland offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Kentucky typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Ashland for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Ashland must be licensed by Kentucky's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

10 Child Daycare & Preschools in Ashland, Kentucky

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ashland

Top Rated

Pollard Neighborhood Day Care

Ashland Area Ymca Child Care

Child Development Center Corporation

Tammy'S Kids World Daycare INC.

Creative Kids Daycare

Ashland Child Development Center

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Daycare types in Ashland