Family Child Care Homes in Kentucky

Kentucky is home to 199 licensed family child care homes. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

Cities with family child care homes in Kentucky

Louisville, KY 490 providers Lexington, KY 192 providers Corbin, KY 21 providers Florence, KY 30 providers Frankfort, KY 36 providers Radcliff, KY 17 providers Hopkinsville, KY 29 providers Nicholasville, KY 23 providers Shelbyville, KY 27 providers Berea, KY 8 providers Bowling Green, KY 50 providers Burlington, KY 10 providers Covington, KY 22 providers Dry Ridge, KY 7 providers Elizabethtown, KY 26 providers Glasgow, KY 17 providers Mckee, KY 7 providers Middlesboro, KY 9 providers Morehead, KY 13 providers Mt. Sterling, KY 15 providers Newport, KY 13 providers Shepherdsville, KY 16 providers Springfield, KY 5 providers Albany, KY 6 providers Alexandria, KY 15 providers Bardstown, KY 17 providers Bedford, KY 2 providers Burkesville, KY 5 providers Calvert City, KY 5 providers Campbellsville, KY 15 providers Columbia, KY 7 providers Crestwood, KY 13 providers Crofton, KY 2 providers Falmouth, KY 5 providers Ft. Thomas, KY 9 providers Georgetown, KY 23 providers Hager Hill, KY 1 providers Harrodsburg, KY 10 providers Hillsboro, KY 1 providers Independence, KY 15 providers Jefferson, KY 2 providers London, KY 7 providers Mayfield, KY 18 providers Mayking, KY 2 providers Maysville, KY 8 providers Monticello, KY 11 providers Mount Eden, KY 1 providers Mount Vernon, KY 4 providers Murray, KY 23 providers Nancy, KY 2 providers Owenton, KY 4 providers Paris, KY 16 providers Pendleton, KY 1 providers Prospect, KY 9 providers Richmond, KY 26 providers Rineyville, KY 3 providers Russell Springs, KY 8 providers Russellville, KY 5 providers Salem, KY 1 providers Scottsville, KY 6 providers Stanton, KY 9 providers Vanceburg, KY 3 providers Villa Hills, KY 4 providers Vine Grove, KY 4 providers Waddy, KY 1 providers Webster, KY 1 providers West Liberty, KY 9 providers Williamsburg, KY 10 providers Wilmore, KY 3 providers

About family child care homes in Kentucky

Family child care homes are licensed programs run by a caregiver in their own home, usually for a small group of children. State licensing rules cover the number of children allowed, background checks, safety requirements, and training hours, and these settings often care for mixed ages together.

Frequently asked questions

How many family child care homes does Kentucky have?

This directory covers 199 licensed family child care homes in Kentucky, spread across 69 cities and counties, drawn from state child care licensing registries.

What is the best way to compare family child care homes in Kentucky?

When comparing family child care homes, ask how many children are in care, which ages are served, how the day is organized, and what happens when the provider is sick or on vacation. Check the licensing record and ask for references. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: State child care licensing registries (9 states), US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch). Data as of 2026-10-07.

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