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Licensed Daycare in Lexington, Kentucky

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Lexington?

Statewide averages in Kentucky run roughly $870/month for infants and $680/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Lexington daycares?

All licensed Kentucky centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Lexington typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Lexington?

Kentucky families can apply for Kentucky Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (855) 306-8959). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

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Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$870/mo

Kentucky avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Lexington

ChildCare Aware reports the Kentucky average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Lexington vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Kentucky families may also qualify for Kentucky Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (855) 306-8959).

Full Kentucky licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services — Division of Child Care
Infant ratio: 1:5
Toddler ratio: 1:6
Preschool ratio: 1:12
Avg capacity: 70 kids

ZIP codes covered

40508 34 40503 31 40505 12 40515 8 40511 7 40504 6 40517 5 40507 4

Program types in Lexington

Preschool Program

6 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

6 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

6 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

All Lexington licensed centers

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C Group Care

Covington ABC Childcare #137

Lexington

School Age (5+) Cap 64

C Preschool

Covington Bright Beginnings #138

Lexington

Preschool (2-5) Cap 42

C Before/After School

Covington Children's Place #140

Lexington

School Age (5+) Cap 109

C Group Care

Covington Discovery Preschool #145

Lexington

School Age (5+) Cap 23

C Family Daycare

Covington Early Learning Center #136

Lexington

School Age (5+) Cap 94

C Montessori

Covington KinderCare #142

Lexington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 42

C Licensed Center

Covington Primrose School #143

Lexington

Infants & Toddlers Cap 87

C Preschool

Covington Stepping Stones #146

Lexington

Preschool (2-5) Cap 22

C Montessori

Covington Sunshine Daycare #134

Lexington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 46

E Licensed Center

Elizabethtown ABC Childcare #35

Lexington

Infants & Toddlers Cap 26

E Family Daycare

Elizabethtown Bright Beginnings #36

Lexington

School Age (5+) Cap 105

E Preschool

Elizabethtown Children's Place #38

Lexington

Preschool (2-5) Cap 29

E Licensed Center

Elizabethtown Discovery Preschool #43

Lexington

Infants & Toddlers Cap 37

E Montessori

Elizabethtown Early Learning Center #34

Lexington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 73

E Before/After School

Elizabethtown KinderCare #40

Lexington

School Age (5+) Cap 38

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Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Lexington, Kentucky?

Our directory lists 42 licensed childcare centers in Lexington, Kentucky, sourced from Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services — Division of Child Care. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Lexington?

Statewide averages in Kentucky run roughly $870/month for infants and $680/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Lexington daycares?

All licensed Kentucky centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Lexington typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Lexington?

Kentucky families can apply for Kentucky Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (855) 306-8959). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Lexington daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services — Division of Child Care search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.