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1,210 Child Daycare & Preschools in Kentucky

Browse 1,210 child daycare & preschools 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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St. Matthew'S Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

St. Matthew's Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the loving staff, strong communication, and educational quality. However, a few parents report inconsistent care, staff turnover, and serious concerns about professionalism and safety protocols.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parentschildren's developmental progress
Address
229 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 896-2798
Leap Frog Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Leap Frog Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff, strong developmental support, and a clean, caring environment. Parents frequently mention the hands-on director Ms. Kisha, quality of educational activities, and effective communication through the Brightwheel app. Children reportedly show academic progress, happiness, and improved social skills.

Caring and attentive staffengaged director who is present dailyclean and well-maintained facility
Address
9419 Smyrna Pkwy, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 968-6118
New Life Child Care Center & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

New Life Child Care Center receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the quality of instruction, caring staff, and family-like environment. Children are reported as well-prepared for kindergarten and excited to attend. However, some concerns have been raised about staff turnover, management practices, and handling of special needs children.

Well-prepared students for kindergartencaring and knowledgeable staffgood value for price
Address
8121 New Lagrange Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 690-8388
Kidz Paradise
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
8301 Shepherdsville Rd, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 966-0035
Abc Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

ABC Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents. The center is noted for its clean facility, attentive and caring staff (particularly director Melanie), strong educational curriculum, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and thriving developmentally.

Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffstrong educational programming
Address
1740 Cave Mill Road, Bowling Green, KY
Phone
(270) 782-3456
The Academy For Little People
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Academy for Little People receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff, child development focus, and care quality, while a small number report serious concerns about staff conduct and facility maintenance. The majority of recent reviews are highly positive, though older negative reviews cite unprofessional management and alleged physical incidents with children.

Caring and nurturing staffstructured learning activitiesstrong child development fo
Address
1710 Old Louisville Road, Bowling Green, KY
Phone
(270) 782-5437
Kidz World Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Kidz World receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, educational quality, and child engagement. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about parent communication and child safety/supervision.

Friendly and educated staffinteractive learning experienceschildren enjoy attending
Address
106 Hancock Street, Henderson, KY
Phone
(270) 831-9987
Child Town
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Child Town receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents regarding staff quality, child care, and communication. Parents praise the caring and hardworking teachers, effective use of technology for parent-teacher communication, and children's academic progress. One negative review concerns employment practices and staff termination procedures.

caring and helpful staffexcellent teachersgood communication via app
Address
1940 Midland Trail, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 633-2050
Friends 4-Ever Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Friends 4-Ever Learning Center for its caring, communicative staff and individualized attention to children's needs. The facility is noted for academic preparation, speech development support, and creating an environment where children are excited to attend. Parents across multiple reviews express trust in the center's ability to handle dietary needs, behavioral challenges, and developmental concerns.

Caring and dedicated staffexcellent communication with parentsindividualized attention and adaptive teaching methods
Address
5351 N. Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown, KY
Phone
(270) 982-1386
New Beginnings Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

New Beginnings Christian Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff, structured curriculum, and safe Christian environment. Parents report their children are engaged, learning, and eager to attend daily. The facility maintains strong communication with parents through daily updates, photos, and responsive staff.

Caring and attentive staffstrong curriculum and learning outcomesexcellent communication with parents
Address
401 West Poplar Street, Elizabethtown, KY
Phone
(270) 900-4621
Little People'S Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little People's Child Development Center in Radcliff, Kentucky receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff quality, educational activities, and caring environment, though a small number of negative reviews allege unprofessional management, strict discipline, and serious safety concerns including physical handling of children.

Caring and experienced staffstrong parent-child communicationstructured learning activities and academics
Address
165 West Lincoln Trail Blvd, Radcliff, KY
Phone
(270) 352-2985
Hallis School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Hallis School receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Four parents praise the caring, professional staff and child transportation services, while two parents report serious concerns including alleged physical abuse, verbal aggression, unprofessional conduct, and secondhand smoke exposure, with complaints escalated to state licensing authorities.

Caring and dedicated staffchildren enjoy attendingschool-to-center transportation
Address
915 Murray Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 231-0166
Here We Grow...
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

HERE WE GROW receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the warm, caring staff and positive experiences with their children's development and safety. However, two parents report serious concerns including alleged abuse cover-ups, unexplained injuries, and dismissive responses to parental inquiries.

Warm and caring staffchildren excited to attendlong-term parent loyalty
Address
4101 Carter Road, Owensboro, KY
Phone
(270) 240-3307
Young @ Heart
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
3701 East Bluelick Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 955-9676
Flutterby Discovery Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

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 levels
Address
10 Canary Lane, Winchester, KY
Phone
(859) 744-5866
Miss Mary'S Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
2700 Dumesnil, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 774-8568
Puzzle'S Academy Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Puzzle's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, and play-based learning approach. Parents particularly appreciate the center's ongoing facility improvements, themed events, detailed daily communication, and individualized attention to developmental milestones like potty training and kindergarten readiness.

Caring and experienced staff with long tenureclean and safe facilityplay-based learning
Address
11530 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 261-7144
Our House Preschool & Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Our House Preschool & Child Care receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the facility's cleanliness, staff friendliness, small class sizes, and personalized attention to children, with several reporting long-term satisfaction. However, recent negative reviews cite concerns about staff attention, communication with parents, incident reporting, and handling of behavioral issues.

clean and well-organized facilityfriendly and welcoming staffsmall classroom sizes
Address
4310 Billtown Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 267-4444
Eastern Scholar House Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
801 Van Hoose Drive, Richmond, KY
Phone
(859) 408-7025
Smart Start Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Smart Start Child Care in Bowling Green receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and knowledgeable staff, educational focus, and positive environment. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate child supervision, hygiene standards, and professional conduct.

Caring and attentive staffstrong educational curriculumchildren happy and engaged
Address
3510 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY
Phone
(270) 366-7542
Telford Community Center Ymca INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Reviews praise the YMCA's friendly and welcoming community atmosphere, cleanliness, and diverse class offerings. Staff are consistently described as helpful and nice. The facility includes childcare as part of membership and offers numerous activities for children.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilityincluded childcare with membership
Address
75 Old Us 25 North, Berea, KY
Phone
(859) 623-9356
Grow & Learn Child Development Center Of Berea INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

GROW & LEARN Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Some parents report children thriving with friendly and communicative staff, while others cite serious concerns including safety issues, poor child management, unprofessional practices, and billing problems.

Staff friendliness and compassionchildren enjoy attendinglong-term retention of families
Address
183 & 185 Glades Road, Berea, KY
Phone
(859) 986-6674
Elf-Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

ELF-CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents give 5-star ratings, praising Ms. Lucy and staff for attentive care, communication, child engagement, and school readiness. Four parents give 1-star ratings, citing aggressive owner behavior during vehicle incidents and complaints about cleanliness and staff rudeness.

Attentive and knowledgeable staffexcellent communication with parentschildren excited about attending
Address
2930 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 454-4470
Wee Care Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Wee Care Nursery receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, family-owned atmosphere, and kindergarten preparation. However, two detailed negative reviews cite serious concerns including staff conduct issues, administrative problems, and billing errors that significantly detract from the overall positive sentiment.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-owned business with 30+ years in operationflexible scheduling
Address
11616 Main Street, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 245-2815
All About Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

All About Kids Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the educational curriculum, cleanliness, staff care, and reliability. However, recent complaints highlight issues with administrative policies, parent communication, privacy violations, and restrictive pickup procedures.

Structured curriculum with hands-on learningclean facilitycompassionate and patient teachers
Address
5960 B. North Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown, KY
Phone
(270) 360-1543
Perfect Angels Childcare & Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Perfect Angels Childcare & Enrichment Center in Madisonville receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and passionate staff, strong leadership under Ms. Jemia, excellent communication, and quality educational programming that supports child development.

Caring and passionate staffstrong leadership and managementexcellent communication with parents
Address
225 Union St., Madisonville, KY
Phone
(270) 825-3044
Precious Promises
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Precious Promises receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and quality care provided by director Sharon and teachers like Mrs. Kat. However, several parents report serious concerns about administrative conduct, poor communication, and alleged inappropriate behavior toward children.

Loving and nurturing stafffamily-oriented environmentlong-term relationships with families
Address
1007 Mojave Trail, Frankfort, KY
Phone
(502) 695-1123
Taylor Mill Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
6455 Taylor Mill Rd., Independence, KY
Phone
(859) 356-0217
Creative Beginnings Early Learning School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
905 Poplar St, Murray, KY
Phone
(270) 753-2077
Holy Spirit Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
840 Washington Ave, Newport, KY
Phone
(859) 491-7612

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,210 child daycare & preschools 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.