Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Kentucky

Kentucky is home to 1,870 state-licensed care providers spanning 119 counties and 347 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

347Cities

119Counties

1,870Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	1,482	View in Kentucky
Family Child Care Homes	199	View in Kentucky
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	189	View in Kentucky
Head Start Programs	432	View in Kentucky
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Cities in Kentucky

Louisville, KY 490 providers Lexington, KY 192 providers Bowling Green, KY 50 providers Owensboro, KY 37 providers Frankfort, KY 36 providers Paducah, KY 34 providers Florence, KY 30 providers Hopkinsville, KY 29 providers Shelbyville, KY 27 providers Elizabethtown, KY 26 providers Richmond, KY 26 providers Georgetown, KY 23 providers

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Counties in Kentucky

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Choosing care in Kentucky

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Kentucky, 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 providers does Kentucky have?

According to current licensing data, Kentucky has 1,870 licensed providers: 1,482 child care centers, 199 family child care homes, and 189 preschools.

How does Kentucky score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Kentucky has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Kentucky have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green lead Kentucky for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

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.

Required disclosures

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