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Childcare centers in Lexington, KY

Lexington has 183 licensed childcare centers and homes in Kentucky's licensing records. Among the 290 Kentucky cities with listings, Lexington ranks #2 by centers and homes on file. 157 of the 157 centers and homes that report it accept Child Care Assistance Program. By county, all 183 are recorded in Fayette County. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Regulated Child Care (opens in a new tab) public records · Kentucky childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 183licensed centers and homes in Lexingtonon file in the state's licensing records
  • 20,175licensed seatsof 183 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 100%accept Child Care Assistance Programof 157 centers and homes reporting
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Paying for childcare in Lexington

Two programs can help Lexington families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Lexington", it counts Lexington centers and homes; where it says "Across Kentucky", it counts the whole state.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Lexington

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Lexington?

Lexington has 183 licensed childcare centers and homes in Kentucky's licensing records. Among the 290 Kentucky cities with listings, Lexington ranks #2 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Regulated Child Care.

Which Lexington centers accept Child Care Assistance Program?

157 of the 157 centers and homes in Lexington that report it are listed as accepting Child Care Assistance Program. Turn on the "Accepts Child Care Assistance Program" filter above the list to see them. Statewide, 100% of Kentucky centers in the directory are current Child Care Assistance Program providers (1,504 of 1,504 centers reporting). Confirm with the center and your local office before you enroll.

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How do I check a Kentucky daycare license?

Look the center up in Public Child Care Search, Kentucky's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Regulated Child Care (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Regulated Child Care or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Regulated Child Care public records · Kentucky license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →