Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Lexington, KY
Compare 119 child daycare & preschools in Lexington. Average rating: 4.2/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Lexington, Kentucky at a glance
- Programs
- 119
- Avg rating
- 4.2/5
- Parent reviews
- 931
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 42
Lexington has 119 licensed child daycare & preschools with 931 parent reviews averaging 4.2/5.42 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 48% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 40502 (avg 4.79 stars), while 40503 has the largest selection (30 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lexington
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.
- 1Ashland'S Creative Activities Program (A-Cap)4.75 score5(15)
195 North Ashland Ave, Lexington, KY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 99 children
Parents universally praise ARTplay as an exceptional creative arts space for children ages 1-10. The program is recognized for its child-led, low-pressure approach to art exploration, welcoming atmosphere, and owner Jarah's genuine care for individual students. Classes, camps, and birthday parties are consistently described as magical experiences that encourage creativity and self-expression.
Child-led learning approachcalm and welcoming atmospheresensory play optionsaccommodates different learning styles - 2Lexington Hearing & Speech Center4.72 score4.9(20)
350 Henry Clay Blvd, Lexington, KY · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 239 children
This facility is not a daycare but an audiology and speech center. Parents consistently praise the professional staff, thorough testing, friendly atmosphere, and quality hearing aid services. Patients report excellent long-term care and successful outcomes across all reviews.
Professional and knowledgeable audiologistsfriendly and personable staffthorough explanations of options and costspatient and accommodating with children - 3Megaminds Educare4.58 score5(7)
679 Lima Drive, Lexington, KY · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 138 children
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 facilitychildren enjoy attending - 4Gg'S Place4.56 score4.7(20)
1497 Anniston Dr, Lexington, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
Error: The reviews provided are for GG's Place, a restaurant in Iowa, not a daycare center in Lexington, Kentucky. The listing information does not match the review content, making it impossible to summarize parent experiences at this daycare.
Not applicable - reviews are for a restaurantnot a daycare - 5Porter Memorial Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten4.56 score4.7(20)
4300 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 211 children
Porter Memorial Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten is a church-based center in Lexington, Kentucky with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming community, Christ-centered environment, quality programming for children including AWANA and VBS, and engaged volunteers. The facility features modern renovations, ample parking, and strong emphasis on faith formation and community service.
welcoming and friendly staffChrist-centered curriculumquali - 6Beaumont Centre Family Ymca-Sacc4.56 score4.7(20)
3251 Beaumont Centre Circle, Lexington, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children
Beaumont Centre Family YMCA in Lexington is highly regarded for its comprehensive facilities and programs. Members praise the clean, well-maintained facility, diverse activity options for families, friendly and professional staff, and variety of fitness classes for all ages and fitness levels. The center fosters a strong community atmosphere that supports members' physical, mental, and overall wellness.
Clean and well-maintained facilitieswide variety of classes and programsprofessional and friendly staffpool and aquatic programs - 7Creative Kids Child Care Center4.55 score4.7(19)
2385 Huguenard Drive, Lexington, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Creative Kids Child Care Center receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring, welcoming staff, clean facility, educational activities, and strong communication from management. Children reportedly show enthusiasm about attending and experience significant developmental growth.
Caring and nurturing staffclean facilityexcellent communication with parentsoutdoor play space - 8Lutheran School Of Lexington (The)4.55 score5(6)
425 Patchen Dr, Lexington, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
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 environmentkindergarten readiness preparation - 9Fayette Cooperating Nursery School4.55 score5(6)
3564 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
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 ratiodaily outdoor play in all weather - 10Wee Care Fyk4.55 score5(6)
455 East Maxwell Street, Lexington, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children
Wee Care FYK in Lexington receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviews. Parents consistently praise the owners, director, and long-tenured staff for providing loving, nurturing care with strong educational outcomes that prepare children for elementary school.
Kind and caring staffnurturing environmenteducational focusstrong academic preparation
Rating Distribution
Based on 87 daycares with Google ratings in Lexington
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 931 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Lexington, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Lexington zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40502 | 14 | 4.79 | 7 | |
| 40509 | 11 | 4.5 | 2 | |
| 40508 | 20 | 4.4 | 7 | |
| 40503 | 30 | 4.39 | 10 | |
| 40511 | 14 | 4.37 | 3 | |
| 40515 | 10 | 4.22 | 2 | |
| 40513 | 5 | 4.13 | 1 | |
| 40504 | 17 | 4.06 | 3 | |
| 40505 | 22 | 3.99 | 4 | |
| 40517 | 20 | 3.53 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Lexington (10–454 children)
Small
up to 30 children
23
Medium
31–75 children
43
Large
76–150 children
64
Very Large
150+ children
42
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Lexington based on parent reviews
Gg'S Place
1497 Anniston Dr, Lexington, KY
Error: The reviews provided are for GG's Place, a restaurant in Iowa, not a daycare center in Lexington, Kentucky. The listing information does not match the review content, making it impossible to summarize parent experiences at this daycare.
Porter Memorial Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
4300 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY
Porter Memorial Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten is a church-based center in Lexington, Kentucky with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming community, Christ-centered environment, quality programming for children including AWANA and VBS, and engaged volunteers. The facility features modern renovations, ample parking, and strong emphasis on faith formation and community service.
Beaumont Centre Family Ymca-Sacc
3251 Beaumont Centre Circle, Lexington, KY
Beaumont Centre Family YMCA in Lexington is highly regarded for its comprehensive facilities and programs. Members praise the clean, well-maintained facility, diverse activity options for families, friendly and professional staff, and variety of fitness classes for all ages and fitness levels. The center fosters a strong community atmosphere that supports members' physical, mental, and overall wellness.
Creative Kids Child Care Center
2385 Huguenard Drive, Lexington, KY
Creative Kids Child Care Center receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring, welcoming staff, clean facility, educational activities, and strong communication from management. Children reportedly show enthusiasm about attending and experience significant developmental growth.
Lutheran School Of Lexington (The)
425 Patchen Dr, Lexington, KY
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.
Fayette Cooperating Nursery School
3564 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, KY
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.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington offers 119 childcare and preschool options, providing ample choice for families seeking a nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight caring staff, welcoming atmospheres, and clean facilities in their feedback. The 40502 zip code stands out as a neighborhood with particularly high satisfaction, averaging 4.76 stars across its seven local facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Lexington have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 87 rated facilities, with 48% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 931 parent reviews. Parents in Lexington most frequently praise daycares for caring and attentive staff, clean facility, and welcoming atmosphere.
When choosing a daycare in Lexington, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Lexington
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- Address
- 200 West High Street, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 233-0545
One parent describes the center as unsanitary, unorganized, and lacking in professionalism, while another criticizes the staff for being uncompassionate and the leadership for poor communication. A third review characterizes the environment as neglectful and unsafe, urging others to avoid the facility entirely.
- Address
- 560 Eureka Springs Drive, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 266-3374
- Address
- 2094 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 278-1899
- Address
- 1365 Devonport Drive, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 231-9262
- Address
- 1451 Bryan Ave., Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 381-8992
All About Kids Childcare and Learning Center in Lexington receives universally positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for its caring and trustworthy staff, clean environment, structured learning curriculum with themed activities, and excellent communication tools including live cameras and daily reports. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-cared for, and eager to attend.
- Address
- 695 Vincent Way, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 327-3710
Parents consistently praise Tots Landing Learning Center for exceptional care and educational activities. Multiple reviewers with children of varying ages highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff. Children reportedly enjoy attending and demonstrate learning progress in academics and social skills.
- Address
- 3501 Beaver Place Road, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 223-2444
- Address
- 612 Beresford Drive, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 293-1349
- Address
- 2080 Georgian Way, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 367-7337
Parents consistently praise Wellington KinderCare Learning Center #419 for its caring, dedicated staff and clean, well-organized facility. Children show strong development and learning progress, with parents appreciating daily communication through photos, updates, and open dialogue with teachers and directors. Families express high trust in the center's safety practices and ability to meet their children's individual needs.
- Address
- 628 Wellington Way, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 223-5574
Kinder Care Learning Center #936 in Lexington receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication with families, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. Leadership and teachers are frequently highlighted for going above and beyond in creating a nurturing, safe environment.
- Address
- 2611 Wilhite Drive, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 276-2567
Lexmark Center for Children receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff quality, strong communication, and a well-designed curriculum. Parents report their children are thriving in a clean, well-maintained facility with engaging activities and passionate educators who prioritize education and safety.
- Address
- 500 Park Place, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 232-6400
- Address
- 194 North Limestone, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 254-1361
- Address
- 400 Wilson Downing, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 367-7351
- Address
- 460 East Main Street, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 254-7768
- Address
- 166 Crestwood Drive, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 273-4496
- Address
- 301 Woodland Ave., Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 489-4004
- Address
- 1816 Bryan Station Road, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 294-4349
- Address
- 2800 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 266-4100
- Address
- 813 Honeysuckle Road, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 276-3672
Parents consistently praise this daycare center with five-star ratings, highlighting the quality of education and friendly staff. Parents report their children have learned significantly and developed strong bonds with teachers.
- Address
- 3712 Arbor Court, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 245-5195
- Address
- 3280 Keithshire Way, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 381-3000
- Address
- 605 Hill N Dale, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 277-3030
- Address
- 3277 Pepperhill Rd, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 270-7363
- Address
- 3215 Cornwall Drive, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 224-8045
Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #258 for its caring staff, clean facilities, and strong leadership under new management. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent communication, security measures, educational curriculum, and a family-like atmosphere. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing high satisfaction and loyalty to the center.
- Address
- 1748 Alysheba Way, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 264-0544
Tots Landing Learning Center in Lexington receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff who treat children like their own, strong communication, engaging activities, and excellent preparation for kindergarten. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over many years.
- Address
- 2245 Gulfstream Drive, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 224-1445
Tots Landing Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, child development outcomes, and cleanliness, though some parents report concerns about excessive screen time, inadequate incident documentation, and inconsistent teacher quality. The facility appears to excel in creating a family-like environment and supporting developmental milestones, but leadership responsiveness to parent concerns varies significantly.
- Address
- 140 Prosperous Place, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 263-7028
- Address
- 413 Bryanwood Parkway, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 299-7767
- Address
- 290 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY
- Phone
- (859) 218-2322
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Kentucky)
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- Child Daycare & Preschools — 119 facilities
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