Best Daycares in Lexington, KY — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 36 daycares and childcare centers in Lexington based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Lexington
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#1 — The Learning Garden Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#2 — Fayette Cooperating Preschool Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
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#3 — Little Blessings Christian Preschool Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
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#4 — Clays Mill CARES Daycare & Preschool Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#5 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#6 — Garden Springs Day School Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#7 — Tots Landing - Garden Springs Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#8 — Little Elks Preschool Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#9 — Tots Landing - Shillito Park Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#10 — St Michael's School Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →
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#11 — SOAR Academy Lex Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Educational camp. View full profile →
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#12 — High Street Neighborhood Center Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#13 — Wee Care Daycare And Preschool Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#14 — Lexington Friends Preschool Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#15 — The Nest Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#16 — Good Shepherd Day School Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#17 — The Learning Tree Preschool and Daycare Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#18 — Visually Impaired Preschool Services Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Specialty school, Home service. View full profile →
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#19 — The Lutheran School of Lexington Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Religious school. View full profile →
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#20 — Gan Shalom Preschool Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#21 — Walnut Hill Day School Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
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#22 — Milk And Honey Preschool Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#23 — Building Blocks Preschool Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#24 — Growing Together Preschool Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#25 — Wilhite KinderCare Score: 12/100
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#26 — Fayette County Preschool Center Score: 11/100
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#27 — Smart Beez Child Care Score: 11/100
Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
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#28 — Pepperhill Farm Score: 11/100
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#29 — Lexington KinderCare Score: 11/100
Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
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#30 — Wellington KinderCare Score: 11/100
Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). Read our full methodology →
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the #1 daycare in Lexington?
- The Learning Garden is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Lexington based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
- How are daycares ranked in Lexington?
- Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
- How much does daycare cost in Lexington?
- Childcare costs in Lexington vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.