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Best Before or After School Daycare in Lancaster, KY

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Lancaster. Average rating: 3.9/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lancaster, Kentucky at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.9/5
Parent reviews
23
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Lancaster has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 23 parent reviews averaging 3.9/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lancaster

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
    The Other Mother
    3.76 score
    3.7(20)

    222 Lexington Street, Lancaster, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children

    These reviews appear to be for a thrift/consignment store, not a daycare center. There is a significant mismatch between the business type listed (CENTER BASED daycare) and the actual reviews provided, which discuss shopping experiences, clothing inventory, and store operations.

    Staff friendliness and helpfulnesshigh-quality clothing selectioncompetitive pricing compared to major retailersweekly sales events

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Lancaster

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Lancaster, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.7avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

4.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lancaster zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
404446
3.9
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lancaster (23–100 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Lancaster

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Lancaster, Kentucky

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Lancaster, Kentucky, making up 17% of the 6 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Lancaster have an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 23 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Lancaster, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Lancaster

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Little Lions Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
201 Richmond Road, Lancaster, KY
Phone
(859) 582-6513

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Lancaster, Kentucky, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Lancaster have an average Google rating of 3.9 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Lancaster, 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
Lancaster offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Lancaster for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lancaster 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.