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263 Child Daycare & Preschools in Louisville, Kentucky

Browse all 263 child daycare & preschools in Louisville, Kentucky. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Louisville

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.

  1. 1

    9908 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    The Wright Steps Academy in Louisville receives consistently outstanding feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, loving staff, smooth transitions for children, strong educational focus, and excellent daily communication through photos and updates. Children are reported to be happy, thriving, and advancing developmentally at this family-owned center.

    Caring and welcoming staffsmooth transitions between daycaresdaily photos and updates via appeducational focus
  2. 2
    Mac'S Childcare III
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    4102 1/2 Cane Run Road, Louisville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children

    Mac's Childcare III receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and educational focus. Parents consistently report their children are learning significantly and progressing developmentally, with staff treating children like family. The facility is noted for cleanliness, daily communication updates, and organized activities.

    Caring and welcoming staffstrong educational programs and child developmentdaily photo and activity updates via appclean facility
  3. 3

    3400 Vermont Ave., Louisville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children

    Munchkin Manor is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Louisville with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the clean, renovated facility, caring and professional staff led by owner Asia, engaging curriculum, and strong communication. Multiple reviewers describe feeling confident leaving their children in a safe, loving environment where they thrive academically and socially.

    Clean and well-maintained facilityprofessional and nurturing staffcaring owner (Asia)strong parent-staff communication
  4. 4
    Kiddo'S Academy
    4.76 score
    5(16)

    7515 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children

    These reviews appear to be for a children's boutique shop, not a daycare center. Parents praise Kiddo's Academy as a high-quality children's clothing and gift store with stylish, unique items, excellent customer service, and premium toy brands. The shop is frequently recommended for baby gifts and special occasion clothing.

    High-quality clothing and toysunique and stylish itemssoft fabricsgender-neutral options
  5. 5
    Little Hands Academy
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    4140 Accomack Drive, Louisville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 179 children

    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 facilityeducational programming with music and art
  6. 6
    Springdale Preschool
    4.7 score
    4.9(17)

    7812 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

    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 preparationwelcoming and inclusive community
  7. 7
    All God'S Children
    4.67 score
    5(10)

    4014 St. Francis Lane, Louisville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 21 children

    All God's Children is a highly regarded center-based daycare in Louisville with perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the cleanliness, genuine care, academic instruction, and trustworthiness of the staff. The facility is noted for prioritizing children's wellbeing and creating a loving, safe learning environment.

    Clean facilitycaring and patient staffgenuine love for childrenstrong academic instruction
  8. 8

    2005 Douglass Blvd., Louisville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children

    Highlands Community Ministries is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and community support services. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, helpful personnel, and diverse programming. The organization provides valuable resources including food assistance, senior services, and community events.

    Kind and supportive staffwelcoming atmospherefood pantry assistancecommunity events
  9. 9

    4313 Billtown Road, Louisville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 18 children

    Almost Home Infant Day Care receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the intimate, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the owner's involvement in daily care, the cleanliness of the facility, and the genuine affection shown by caregivers. Multiple families report their children are happy and well-cared for, with many planning to return for future children.

    caring and attentive staffowner involvement in child carehomey and intimate environmentclean and bright facility
  10. 10

    2000 Douglass Boulevard, Louisville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children

    Highlands Community Ministries Day Care Center receives consistently high praise (all 5-star reviews) for its compassionate staff and community services. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere, helpful staff members like Danah and Alicia, and the center's commitment to serving the community beyond childcare.

    Kind and supportive staffwelcoming atmospherecommunity programs (food pantrymeals for seniors

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Louisville based on parent reviews

The Wright Steps Academy

5(20)

9908 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY

The Wright Steps Academy in Louisville receives consistently outstanding feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, loving staff, smooth transitions for children, strong educational focus, and excellent daily communication through photos and updates. Children are reported to be happy, thriving, and advancing developmentally at this family-owned center.

Caring and welcoming staffsmooth transitions between daycaresdaily photos and updates via app

Mac'S Childcare III

5(20)

4102 1/2 Cane Run Road, Louisville, KY

Mac's Childcare III receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and educational focus. Parents consistently report their children are learning significantly and progressing developmentally, with staff treating children like family. The facility is noted for cleanliness, daily communication updates, and organized activities.

Caring and welcoming staffstrong educational programs and child developmentdaily photo and activity updates via app

Munchkin Manor Child Enrichment Center

5(17)

3400 Vermont Ave., Louisville, KY

Munchkin Manor is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Louisville with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the clean, renovated facility, caring and professional staff led by owner Asia, engaging curriculum, and strong communication. Multiple reviewers describe feeling confident leaving their children in a safe, loving environment where they thrive academically and socially.

Clean and well-maintained facilityprofessional and nurturing staffcaring owner (Asia)

Kiddo'S Academy

5(16)

7515 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY

These reviews appear to be for a children's boutique shop, not a daycare center. Parents praise Kiddo's Academy as a high-quality children's clothing and gift store with stylish, unique items, excellent customer service, and premium toy brands. The shop is frequently recommended for baby gifts and special occasion clothing.

High-quality clothing and toysunique and stylish itemssoft fabrics

Little Hands Academy

4.9(20)

4140 Accomack Drive, Louisville, KY

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

Springdale Preschool

4.9(17)

7812 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY

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

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Louisville, Kentucky

There are 263 child daycare & preschools in Louisville, Kentucky, making up 70% of the 378 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 Louisville, 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 Louisville

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Early Learning Campus - University Of Louisville
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
409 Reg Smith Circle, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 852-3521
Miniversity Downtown Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
306 Roy Wilkins Avenue, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 583-7352
Our Angels Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
6300 West Pages Lane, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 618-2500
Nee-Nee'S Angels Daycare II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
400 South 41st Street, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 774-9704
Highlands Community Ministries - Eastern Star
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
917 Eastern Star Court, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 458-8723
Lots Of Tots Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2901 Pindell Avenue, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 637-6543
The Children Center At Yum! Brands
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

This appears to be a data collection error. The reviews provided are for Yum! Brands restaurants (KFC, Taco Bell) and do not pertain to The Children Center at Yum! Brands daycare in Louisville, Kentucky. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None mentioned
Address
1900 Colonel Sanders Lane, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 874-7800
Little People Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Little People Academy receives mostly positive reviews with parents praising the staff's care, teaching quality, and child development. However, one detailed negative review raises concerns about communication between shifts, supervision issues, and management of older children's behavior.

caring and nice staffchild development and learningsafe environment
Address
4312 Bishop Lane, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 409-9203
Sunnyside Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
4223 Cane Run Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 883-3598
Blue Lick Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Blue Lick Child Care receives mixed reviews with several 5-star ratings praising the teaching quality, staff friendliness, and safe environment, but two 1-star reviews citing serious concerns about staff conduct, safety incidents, and lack of communication. Parents report improved child development and low staff turnover, though some experienced injuries and behavioral issues.

Educational curriculum with daily learning activitiesseparate classrooms by age grouplow staff turnover
Address
9216 Blue Lick Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 968-6618
Kribs2kids LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

KRIBS2Kids LLC receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and helpful staff, engaging activities, and clean facilities. However, one negative review documented a serious incident involving a late staff arrival, lack of communication about management absence, and unprofessional behavior between staff and a parent in front of children.

Friendly and helpful staffengaging learning activitiesclean facility
Address
111 Fairmeade Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 632-2940
Learning Ladder
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Learning Ladder receives mixed reviews. Parents with children enrolled praise staff communication, attentiveness, and educational value, though some note older equipment. However, multiple reviewers report significant cleanliness and safety concerns about the facility, including dirty play equipment, unsanitary conditions, and maintenance issues.

Staff communication and attentivenessEducational developmentAffordable pricing
Address
6408 North Preston Highway, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 957-5437
St. Benedict Center For Early Childhood Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

St. Benedict Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and dedicated director Mrs. Felicia. However, serious safety concerns have been raised, including allegations of inappropriate physical contact by a staff member and reports of inadequate child care, along with complaints about unprofessional enrollment staff.

Caring and familial staffdedicated directorchildren enjoy attending
Address
946 South 25th Street, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 772-7324
Kayfield Academy III
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Kayfield Academy III receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families who report engaged staff, effective curriculum, and responsive management, but significant concerns from other parents regarding staffing quality, pricing, and inconsistent care standards. Recent reviews indicate the center has undergone new management/name changes.

Responsive managementlong-term staff qualitystrong toddler curriculum
Address
3800 Northumberland Drive, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 327-0380
Perfect Angels Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3845 Cane Run Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 618-1502
Cherish Forever Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2330 Algonquin Parkway, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 772-2620
Mac'S Creative Kid'S
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
221 S Shelby St, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 445-2808
Kidz World Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1215 South 28th Street, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 882-1871
Meriday Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Meriday Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, clean environment, affordability, and kindergarten preparation. However, multiple negative reviews cite serious concerns about management, staff conduct, safety practices, and communication.

Kind and caring staffclean and organized environmentaffordable pricing
Address
3728 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 459-7800
Kiddie City Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1706 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 907-5230
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
The Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9
Address
702 East Gray Street, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 583-2940
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
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
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5
Address
2603 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 772-4800
Precious In His Sight Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5
Address
2718 Crums Lane, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 447-4498
Alphabet Kids Preschool Ky
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Alphabet Kids Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring teachers, child development, and communication, but several former employees and parents report serious safety and sanitation concerns, along with unprofessional director conduct and improper COVID-related refund handling.

Kind and attentive teachersstrong child learning and developmentgood communication with parents
Address
4809 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 384-3562
A Place For Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
7100 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 969-7117
Prodigy Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

Prodigy Child Care in Louisville has received mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and facilities. While staff are praised for being friendly and wonderful with children, the facility faces serious issues including poor parking lot maintenance, unprofessional ownership, aggressive owner behavior, and ongoing certification problems.

Friendly and wonderful staffgood with children
Address
1319 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 636-1234
Blessed & Faithful Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
7315 Saint Andrews Church Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 384-5160

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Frequently asked questions

There are 263 child daycare & preschools daycares in Louisville, Kentucky, out of 378 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 Louisville, 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
Louisville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 263 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 19 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 50 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 46 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 Louisville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Louisville 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.