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226 Headstart Programs in Kentucky

Browse 226 headstart programs 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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Wolfe County Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
5
Address
228 Community Park Road, Campton, KY
Phone
(606) 668-7879
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center
Headstart Programs
4.9

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 costs
Address
350 Henry Clay Blvd, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 268-4545
Model City Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.8

Model City Head Start in Pikeville, Kentucky receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring staff, quality care, and educational preparation for school, with specific mentions of academic skills development like early literacy. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and relatives, indicating strong satisfaction and trust.

caring and nice staffgood care for childrensocial development
Address
152 Bank Street, Pikeville, KY
Phone
(606) 432-5427
Mcclure Preschool Afterschool
Headstart Programs
4.8
Address
30 Beckner Street, Winchester, KY
Phone
(859) 745-1905
Cherish The Child Care Center
Headstart Programs
4.8

Parents consistently praise Cherish the Child Care Center for its caring, attentive staff and clean, engaging learning environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with parents noting strong communication about their child's development and progress. Multiple reviewers express high satisfaction and confidence in the center's quality of care.

caring and loving staffclean facilitystrong academic and social development
Address
102 Dennis Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 276-0027
St. Stephens Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.7

The reviews provided do not pertain to the daycare facility itself. Instead, they are reviews of St. Stephen Baptist Church, which shares the same location. No actual parent reviews about the Head Start daycare program, staff, curriculum, or child care services are available.

None mentioned regarding daycare services
Address
757 S. Woodland Drive, Radcliff, KY
Phone
(270) 390-4671
Growing Together Preschool
Headstart Programs
4.7

Growing Together Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong developmental support, and quality education. The center is particularly commended for onsite speech and occupational therapy services, nutritious farm-to-table meals, and creating an inclusive environment for children with special needs. One negative review alleged discriminatory treatment and poor customer service.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong developmental supportonsite speech and OT services
Address
599 Lima Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 255-4056
Community Action Council--The Prep Academy At Bourbon County
Headstart Programs
4.6
Address
311 High Street, Paris, KY
Phone
(859) 987-8579
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.6

Parents consistently praise the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission Head Start for compassionate, hardworking staff who go above and beyond to help families in need without judgment. The facility offers multiple support programs including childcare, financial assistance, utility bill help, and educational resources. One parent reported their daughter is thriving after transferring to the program.

Caring and patient staffnon-judgmental approachhelpful with emergency situations
Address
502 West 9th Street, Newport, KY
Phone
(859) 431-4177
Owen County Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.6

Owen County Head Start receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with reviewers praising the helpful and friendly staff, particularly Manager Lauren. Parents appreciate the center's community support and describe it as a welcoming, quiet facility that meets local needs.

helpful and friendly staffknowledgeable managementcommunity-focused
Address
1925 Highway 22 East, Owenton, KY
Phone
(502) 484-4247
Northern Kentucky Head Start - Dayton Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Northern Kentucky Head Start - Dayton Center receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the professional and caring staff for their helpfulness, kindness, and comprehensive assistance with various support services including rent, utilities, food, clothing, and job training programs.

Professional and caring staffhelpful customer servicecomprehensive support services
Address
10701 5th Avenue, Dayton, KY
Phone
(859) 750-7443
Little Jewels & Gems Childcare & Learning Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Little Jewels & Gems receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with children reported to be happy, engaged, and thriving. Parents praise the caring and involved staff, on-site fresh food preparation, and educational programming including music curriculum and social-emotional learning. The facility appears to have strong long-term parent loyalty with families staying for multiple years.

Caring and loving staffon-site fresh food preparation meeting state requirementsexcellent preschool program preparing children for school
Address
4144 Taylor Blvd., Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 749-5439
Big Blue Bird Early Childhood Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Big Blue Bird Early Childhood Center receives consistently high praise from parents who value the caring, attentive staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, engaging activities, and clear communication, with many families returning for multiple children over years.

caring and attentive staffindividualized attention to childrenconsistent teachers with low turnover
Address
1945 Eastland Parkway, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 299-9277
Warren County Head Start & Child Care Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Warren County Head Start & Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback focused on community assistance programs rather than childcare services. Parents praise the staff for their friendly, non-judgmental approach to helping families with utility bills and other financial assistance. The organization is recognized as a valuable community resource in Bowling Green.

Friendly and kind staffnon-judgmental servicehelpful with bill payments and utility ass
Address
200 East Fourth Street, Bowling Green, KY
Phone
(270) 783-4484
Western Kentucky University Campus Child Care
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
325 University Boulevard- Jones- Jaggers", Bowling Green, KY
Phone
(270) 745-4042
Center Street Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5

Center Street Head Start in Bowling Green, Kentucky has a 4.5/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the staff for their kindness, helpfulness, and non-judgmental approach when assisting families with utility bill assistance and other support services.

Friendly and kind staffnon-judgmental servicehelpful guidance on additional resources
Address
171 Center Street, Bowling Green, KY
Phone
(270) 782-4437
Berea Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5

These reviews appear to be for a senior center rather than a daycare facility. Reviewers consistently praise the facility for being clean, spacious, and welcoming. The center offers activities, meals, exercise classes, and serves as a venue for community events.

Clean facilityfriendly and welcoming staffspacious
Address
214 Jefferson Street, Berea, KY
Phone
(859) 986-9117
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission Head Start - Northern Elementary Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Parents consistently praise the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission Head Start for its helpful and professional staff. The organization provides comprehensive assistance including childcare, rental help, utility bills, food, clothing, and job training programs. Reviewers appreciate the caring approach and genuine desire to help families in need.

Professional and kind staffcomprehensive assistance programsstaff goes above and beyond to help
Address
925 State Hwy 177 E, Butler, KY
Phone
(859) 581-6607
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission Head Start - Bellevue Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

Parents praise the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission Head Start for its professional, caring staff and comprehensive assistance programs. The organization is highly valued for helping families in need with rent, utilities, food, clothing, job assistance, and other support services. Reviews consistently highlight the kindness and helpfulness of staff members.

Professional and caring staffcomprehensive assistance programshelpful and kind service
Address
500 Grandview Avenue, Bellevue, KY
Phone
(859) 261-4355
Early Scholars Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
4.4

Early Scholars Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff's dedication and care, particularly in the preschool and infant classrooms. However, one parent raised safety concerns about the toddler room and inconsistent service quality. The facility is noted as secure, clean, and especially supportive for single parents and college-attending families.

Excellent and caring staffstrong securityclean facility
Address
402 W. 6th Street, Newport, KY
Phone
(859) 491-8303
Christian County Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
4.4
Address
1355 Glass Avenue, Hopkinsville, KY
Phone
(270) 707-0740
Bright Expectations Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
4.4

Parents consistently praise Bright Expectations for its caring, attentive staff who treat children with respect and genuine concern. Reviewers highlight the clean facility, engaging activities, educational development, and welcoming environment that makes children happy to attend. Many report significant child growth and development, with strong recommendations from long-term families.

Kind and caring staffclean facilityengaging activities (farmer market day
Address
9303 Hurstbourne Park Blvd., Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 491-3134
Northern Kentucky Head Start - Elsmere Center
Headstart Programs
4.3

The Elsmere center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's friendliness and care. However, parking congestion and noise from parents during drop-off are concerns. One negative review references a different location (Erlanger) and alleges staff rudeness.

caring and amazing stafffriendly atmospheregood for education
Address
1021 Capitol Avenue, Elsmere, KY
Phone
(859) 727-6232
Somerset City Hopeway Center
Headstart Programs
4.1

This appears to be a data entry error - the reviews are for Sky Hope Recovery Center, a long-term addiction recovery facility for women, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the program for transforming lives and helping participants achieve sobriety.

Caring staffeffective long-term recovery programlife-changing results
Address
223 Hope Way, Somerset, KY
Phone
(606) 679-8602
One Parent Family Facility
Headstart Programs
4.1

One Parent Family Facility receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents for staff kindness, support for single parents, and program quality. However, serious safety concerns have been raised by two parents, including allegations of physical abuse and claims of poor management responsiveness to parent concerns.

Sweet and amazing staffpositive attitudesgreat director
Address
1156 Horsemans Lane, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 252-4828
Powell County Head Start
Headstart Programs
4
Address
40 Ladonna Drive, Clay City, KY
Phone
(606) 663-2937
Loretto Head Start
Headstart Programs
4
Address
225 Schoolhouse Drive, Loretto, KY
Phone
(270) 865-4214
Family Care Center
Headstart Programs
4

Parents report mixed experiences at this facility. Most reviews praise the medical staff, particularly Dr. Ross and Dr. Houchin, for excellent pediatric care and thoroughness. However, several parents express frustration with long wait times, poor communication, and inconsistent customer service.

Excellent pediatricians (Dr. RossDr. Houchin)thorough diagnoses
Address
1135 Harry Sykes Way, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 288-4040
Little Scholars Child Care
Headstart Programs
4
Address
701 Brownslock Road, Bowling Green, KY
Phone
(270) 904-0247
Larue County Head Start
Headstart Programs
4
Address
407 Miami Court & 601 Oak St., Hodgenville, KY
Phone
(270) 358-3335

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Frequently asked questions

There are 226 headstart programs 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.