Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Ballard County

Ballard County, Kentucky is home to 3 state-licensed care providers across 2 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Barlow, KY 3 providers Kevil, KY 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Ballard County

3 providers in Ballard County: Barlow, Kevil

Child Care Center After School Kids (ASK) Barlow, KY 42024 Capacity 85 Child Care Center Gentle Shepherd Daycare Kevil, KY 42053 Capacity 67 Child Care Center Stop-N-Go Daycare Barlow, KY 42024 Capacity 20

Head Start Programs in Ballard County

1 provider in Ballard County: Barlow

Head Start Program Ballard Preschool/Head Start Barlow, KY 42024 Capacity 37

Choosing care in Ballard County

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Ballard County, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Ballard County have?

According to current licensing data, Ballard County, Kentucky has 3 licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Ballard County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Barlow, Kevil have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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