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269 Before or After School Daycare in Kentucky

Browse 269 before or after school daycare 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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All Before or After School Daycare in Kentucky

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Julie Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
5

Julie Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the school's nature-based curriculum, beautiful campus, and caring staff. Parents highlight extensive outdoor learning opportunities, structured academics, and excellent kindergarten preparation. Children show enthusiasm for attending daily and demonstrate notable academic and social growth.

Outdoor learning and nature walksbeautiful campuscaring and attentive teachers
Address
1601 Dixie Highway, Park Hills, KY
Phone
(859) 392-8231
Immanuel - Sonshine Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
2551 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park, KY
Phone
(859) 578-3562
God'S Tree House Academy
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1501 Danville Road, Harrodsburg, KY
Phone
(859) 734-2311
Kenwood Montessori Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
770 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 634-2075
South Irvine Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1000 South Irvine Drive, Irvine, KY
Phone
(606) 723-4700
Kids Crew
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
208 College Street, Hodgenville, KY
Phone
(270) 358-8383
Ashland'S Creative Activities Program (A-Cap)
Before or After School Daycare
5

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 options
Address
195 North Ashland Ave, Lexington, KY
Phone
(859) 381-3243
Boyle County After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1661 Perryville Road, Danville, KY
Phone
(859) 236-6634
Clark County Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
150 Maryland Ave., Winchester, KY
Phone
(859) 744-3183
Children INC. Early Learning Center At Erpenbeck
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Parents consistently praise Children Inc. Early Learning Center at Erpenbeck for its friendly, caring staff and smooth transition experiences. The facility is noted for excellent communication, cleanliness, and creating a welcoming environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Friendly and welcoming staffexcellent parent-child transition supportregular communication and photo updates
Address
9001 Wetherington Blvd, Florence, KY
Phone
(859) 431-2075
Christian Academy Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.8
Address
3110 Rock Creek Drive, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 899-7262
Prodigy Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise Prodigy Preschool for its nurturing, intentional approach to early childhood education and care. Children show significant academic and social growth while remaining happy and excited about attending. Staff are described as kind, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's individual development and well-being.

Caring and patient teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartennurturing environment
Address
101 Providence Way, Nicholasville, KY
Phone
(859) 273-6471
Mt Zion Preschool Center INC
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Mt Zion Preschool Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from reviewers who praise the facility as a welcoming, Christian-based environment. Parents highlight the caring staff, strong faith community, and positive atmosphere for children.

welcoming staffChristian valuescaring environment
Address
9701 Blandville Rd, West Paducah, KY
Phone
(270) 217-2796
Ymca - St. Leonard Afterschool Program
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

St. Leonard Afterschool Program is a closed school-based facility in Louisville that held significant meaning for families over decades. Reviews reflect nostalgia and appreciation for the school and community, though most comments appear to reference its operation as a school and church rather than the afterschool program specifically.

Strong sense of communityfriendly staffeasy access and parking
Address
440 Zorn Avenue, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 637-1575
Boyd County Little Friends
Before or After School Daycare
4.7
Address
12300 Midland Trail Road, Ashland, KY
Phone
(606) 928-7118
Pathway Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Pathway Preschool in Calvert City receives consistently high praise from parents and visitors. Parents highlight the friendly, welcoming staff who treat families like their own, and note that children enjoy attending. The facility is described as community-oriented with strong Christian values.

Friendly and welcoming staffcaring and giving peoplechildren enjoy attending
Address
229 W. 5th Avenue, Calvert City, KY
Phone
(270) 395-5683
Lincoln Elementary Ymca Sacc
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Parents consistently praise Lincoln Elementary YMCA SACC for its committed and caring staff, strong academic programs, and engaging extracurricular activities including arts programs and live music events. Families report feeling welcomed as part of a supportive community and appreciate the school's focus on both education and student enjoyment. The facility maintains a 5/5 rating across all recent reviews.

Dedicated and kind staffstrong academicsarts programs
Address
930 East Main Street, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 637-1575
Nelson County Early Learning Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Nelson County Early Learning Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring staff, efficient operations, and quality early childhood education. One parent expressed frustration with communication and acceptance procedures during pandemic capacity restrictions. Overall, parents praise the school's professionalism and their children's learning experiences.

Caring and loving teachersefficient drop-off/pick-up processstaff knows students b
Address
1200 Cardinal Drive, Bardstown, KY
Phone
(502) 350-3914
Sacred Heart Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.4
Address
3105 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 896-3941
Jessamine Early Learning Village Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
851 Wilmore Road, Nicholasville, KY
Phone
(859) 885-6670
Children INC. Early Learning Center At Southgate Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
4.1
Address
6 William Blatt Avenue, Southgate, KY
Phone
(859) 431-2075
Eagle Child And Family Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
100 Eagle School Road, Parkers Lake, KY
Phone
(606) 376-3272
Dorman Preschool Center
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
719 Burks Branch Road, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 633-2760
Corbin Independent Elementary - Redhound Enrichment
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
710 West 8th Street, Corbin, KY
Phone
(606) 528-4367
Telford Community Center Ymca
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Reviews praise the Richmond YMCA's welcoming community atmosphere, friendly staff, and diverse amenities including pool access and 60+ weekly classes. Members appreciate the facility's cleanliness, inclusive environment, and reasonable pricing. Child care is included with membership.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitydiverse membership community
Address
450 Tates Creek Rd., Richmond, KY
Phone
(859) 623-9356
Telford Community Center Ymca INC.
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Reviews praise the Richmond YMCA for its welcoming community atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and diverse class offerings including childcare. Members appreciate the inclusive environment and quality amenities despite some equipment being outdated.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitiesdiverse and inclusive community
Address
2399 Lancaster Rd., Richmond, KY
Phone
(859) 623-9356
Little Laker Harbour
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
2106 A College Farm Road, Murray, KY
Phone
(270) 753-5843
St. Bernard Preschool & After School Care
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

St. Bernard Preschool & After School Care is highly regarded by parents as a strong faith-based community with excellent teachers, supportive staff, and a family-oriented environment. Parents praise the school's academic quality, extracurricular activities, and sense of belonging, with many returning as parents after attending themselves. The facility appears to foster long-term relationships and provides financial support to families in need.

Strong sense of community and familyexcellent teachers and staffsupportive environment
Address
7501 Tangelo Drive, Louisville, KY
Phone
(502) 239-5178
Academy Of Learning Primary House 1
Before or After School Daycare
3.2

Academy of Learning Primary House 1 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, strong communication, and safe environment. Most reviews highlight staff members like director Ms. Paula and teacher Jerrica Buchanan as exceptional. One parent expressed concerns about inconsistent rule enforcement, frequent incident reports, and fee increases that did not match service quality.

Staff treated as familycaring and attentive teachersdaily updates and photos via app
Address
610/612 West Port Rd, Elizabethtown, KY
Phone
(270) 769-9631
Mchc Little Apple Daycare Site II
Before or After School Daycare
1.3
Address
330 Parks Street, Whitesburg, KY
Phone
(606) 632-1818

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Frequently asked questions

There are 269 before or after school 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.