How do I choose the right daycare in Winchester?

When choosing a daycare in Winchester, 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 Winchester?

Winchester offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities Headstart Programs — 2 facilities Church Daycare — 5 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Winchester, 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 Winchester for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Winchester

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.

Auntie'S Academy

4.63 score

4.8(18)

19 Wainscott Avenue, Winchester, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children

Auntie's Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, responsive staff and family-like environment. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, safety, developmental benefits for children, and use of technology for parent communication and monitoring. All reviewers express strong satisfaction and willingness to recommend the center.

Responsive and friendly ownershipcaring and attentive staffclean and safe facilitydevelopmental and behavioral progress in children

Calvary Christian School

4.29 score

4.4(14)

15 Redwing Drive, Winchester, KY · Church Daycare · Capacity: 245 children

Calvary Christian School in Winchester, Kentucky receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Reviewers praise the welcoming church family atmosphere, Bible-based education, and inclusive community. Parents report feeling at home and blessed by their experience with the staff and students.

welcoming and friendly environmentBible-based curriculuminclusive communityquality staff

Kingdom Kids Christian Daycare

3.94 score

3.9(8)

127 East Hickman Street, Winchester, KY · Church Daycare · Capacity: 90 children

Kingdom Kids Christian Daycare in Winchester receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, strong communication, and loving environment for their children. However, serious safety concerns have been raised by a small number of parents, including incidents of unattended children, unexplained bruises, and staff behavior issues.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication with parentschildren are happy and well-treatedChristian education

Flutterby Discovery Center

3.9 score

3.8(5)

10 Canary Lane, Winchester, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

Flutterby Discovery Center in Winchester, Kentucky receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, high-quality staff and nurturing environment. Most parents report their children are happy and well-cared for with no complaints. One negative review raises concerns about staff stability.

Caring and compassionate staffhigh-quality instructionproper staffing levelschildren feel safe and loved

Kids' Discovery Center

2.55 score

2.1(16)

9 South Bloomfield Road, Winchester, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 241 children

Kids' Discovery Center in Winchester, Kentucky receives highly polarized reviews. Seven parents praise the caring staff, cleanliness, communication, and learning environment, while three parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, poor hygiene practices, staff rudeness, and potential safety issues.

caring staffclean facilitygood communication with parentsorganized

Child Daycare & Preschools in Winchester, Kentucky

There are 10 child daycare & preschools in Winchester, Kentucky, making up 45% of the 22 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 Winchester, 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 Winchester, Kentucky, out of 22 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 Winchester, 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

Winchester offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
Church Daycare — 5 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Winchester for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Winchester 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 Winchester, Kentucky

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Winchester

Top Rated

Auntie'S Academy

Bluegrass Children'S Academy

Flutterby Discovery Center

Lil' Sprouts Child Care

Kids' Discovery Center

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