Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 42001 (Paducah, KY)
The current data maps 17 listed providers to ZIP 42001 in Paducah, KY, spanning 11 child care centers, 4 preschools, 2 head start programs.
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What to weigh in ZIP 42001
A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 42001, Paducah, KY, 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.
Listed providers in ZIP 42001
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Care types in ZIP 42001
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 11 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 4 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 2 | View ZIP directory |
Data profile for ZIP 42001
The current data covers the 17 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 42001: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 17 of these providers report 1,220 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 17 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 1,220 |
State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Bear's Day Care | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 21 |
| Creative Minds Development | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 80 |
| Easter Seals Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 180 |
| First Baptist Church Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 156 |
| First Christian Church Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 75 |
| Hopes & Dreams Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 60 |
| Immanuel Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 67 |
| Kids Kare West | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 86 |
| Kids Thrive TUMC Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 41 |
| Loving Arms Child Care | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 24 |
| Nurture and Grow Childcare Center LLC | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 31 |
| Olivet 4 Kids | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 120 |
| Pre-Scholar Learning Academy | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 19 |
| Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 120 |
| Scholar House Head Start/Early Head Start Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 24 |
| The Early Learning Academy | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 40 |
| West End Kidz Academy | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 76 |
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Data sources
Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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