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

Johnson County, Kentucky is home to 10 state-licensed care providers across 8 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Flatgap, KY 1 providers Hager Hill, KY 1 providers Hagerhill, KY 2 providers Paintsville, KY 6 providers Paintsvillle, KY 1 providers Staffordsville, KY 1 providers Thelma, KY 1 providers Wittensville, KY 3 providers

Child Care Centers in Johnson County

6 providers in Johnson County: Paintsville, Paintsvillle, Thelma, Wittensville

Child Care Center Blessed Beginnings Child Care Paintsville, KY 41240 Capacity 21 Child Care Center Bright Beginnings Childcare 3 Paintsvillle, KY 41240 Capacity 70 Child Care Center Growing Together Childcare & Training Center Thelma, KY 41260 Capacity 40 Child Care Center JCCS Angel Care Wittensville, KY 41274 Capacity 83 Child Care Center Little Light Academy Paintsville, KY 41240 Capacity 23 Child Care Center Once Upon A Child Learning Center Paintsville, KY 41240 Capacity 58

Family Child Care Homes in Johnson County

1 provider in Johnson County: Hager Hill

Family Child Care Home Roxanne Bryant Hager Hill, KY 41222 Capacity 6

Preschools in Johnson County

3 providers in Johnson County: Paintsville, Hagerhill, Wittensville

Preschool Our Lady of the Mountains Preschool Paintsville, KY 41240 Capacity 25 Preschool Porter Elementary Preschool Hagerhill, KY 41222 Capacity 20 Preschool WR Castle Elementary Preschool Wittensville, KY 41274 Capacity 20

Head Start Programs in Johnson County

6 providers in Johnson County: Paintsville, Flatgap, Staffordsville, Hagerhill, Wittensville

Head Start Program Central Elementary Paintsville, KY 41240 Capacity 30 Head Start Program Flat Gap Elementary Flatgap, KY 41219 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Highland Elementary Staffordsville, KY 41256 Capacity 31 Head Start Program Paintsville Head Start Paintsville, KY 41240 Capacity 39 Head Start Program Porter Elementary Hagerhill, KY 41222 Capacity 14 Head Start Program W.R. Castle Memorial Wittensville, KY 41274 Capacity 20

Choosing care in Johnson 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.

When you are choosing care in Johnson County, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Frequently asked questions

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

According to current licensing data, Johnson County, Kentucky has 10 licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

Which cities in Johnson County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Flatgap, Hager Hill, Hagerhill, Paintsville, Paintsvillle and others 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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