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

Letcher County, Kentucky is home to 4 state-licensed care providers across 5 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Blackey, KY 1 providers Jenkins, KY 3 providers Litt Carr, KY 1 providers Mayking, KY 2 providers Whitesburg, KY 4 providers

Child Care Centers in Letcher County

3 providers in Letcher County: Whitesburg, Jenkins

Child Care Center Kidz Kave Afterschool Whitesburg, KY 41858 Capacity 78 Child Care Center Kidz Kave Daycare Whitesburg, KY 41858 Capacity 34 Child Care Center Shining Star Daycare Jenkins, KY 41537 Capacity 49

Family Child Care Homes in Letcher County

1 provider in Letcher County: Mayking

Family Child Care Home Whitney Tyree Mayking, KY 41837 Capacity 6

Head Start Programs in Letcher County

7 providers in Letcher County: Litt Carr, Whitesburg, Jenkins, Mayking, Blackey

Head Start Program Carr Creek Head Start Litt Carr, KY 41838 Capacity 58 Head Start Program Cowan Head Start Whitesburg, KY 41858 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Cowan Head Start Whitesburg, KY 41858 Capacity 29 Head Start Program Jenkins Head Start Jenkins, KY 41537 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Jenkins Head Start Jenkins, KY 41537 Capacity 75 Head Start Program Mayking Head Start Mayking, KY 41837 Capacity 26 Head Start Program Mountain Heritage Head Start Blackey, KY 41804 Capacity 26

Choosing care in Letcher 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 Letcher 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 Letcher County have?

According to current licensing data, Letcher County, Kentucky has 4 licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Letcher County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Blackey, Jenkins, Litt Carr, Mayking, Whitesburg 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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