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 percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. 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.

Best Daycares in Lexington, KY — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 42 daycares and childcare centers in Lexington based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Lexington

#1 — The Learning Garden Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#2 — Fayette County Preschool Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#3 — Fayette Cooperating Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#4 — Clays Mill CARES Daycare & Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#5 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#6 — Little Elks Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#7 — Campus Kids Early Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#8 — SOAR Academy Lex Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Educational camp. View full profile →
#9 — Lexington Friends Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#10 — Visually Impaired Preschool Services Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Specialty school, Home service. View full profile →
#11 — The Lutheran School of Lexington Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Religious school. View full profile →
#12 — Gan Shalom Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#13 — Walnut Hill Day School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#14 — Milk And Honey Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#15 — Growing Together Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#16 — Fayette Cooperating Nursery Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#17 — High Street Neighborhood Center Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#18 — Good Shepherd Day School Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#19 — Building Blocks Preschool Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#20 — Garden Springs Day School Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#21 — Kids Unlimited Learning Center Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#22 — Wilhite KinderCare Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#23 — Tots Landing - Garden Springs Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#24 — Tots Landing - Shillito Park Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#25 — St Michael's School Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →
#26 — Wee Care Daycare And Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#27 — The Nest Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#28 — Little Blessings Christian Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#29 — The Learning Tree Preschool and Daycare Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#30 — Wellington KinderCare Score: 57%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage 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%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. 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 percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. 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.

Top Daycares in Lexington

#1 — The Learning Garden Score: 77%

#2 — Fayette County Preschool Center Score: 77%

#3 — Fayette Cooperating Preschool Score: 77%

#4 — Clays Mill CARES Daycare & Preschool Score: 77%

#5 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 77%

#6 — Little Elks Preschool Score: 77%

#7 — Campus Kids Early Learning Center Score: 77%

#8 — SOAR Academy Lex Score: 77%

#9 — Lexington Friends Preschool Score: 77%

#10 — Visually Impaired Preschool Services Score: 77%

#11 — The Lutheran School of Lexington Score: 77%

#12 — Gan Shalom Preschool Score: 77%

#13 — Walnut Hill Day School Score: 77%

#14 — Milk And Honey Preschool Score: 77%

#15 — Growing Together Preschool Score: 77%

#16 — Fayette Cooperating Nursery Score: 76%

#17 — High Street Neighborhood Center Score: 76%

#18 — Good Shepherd Day School Score: 71%

#19 — Building Blocks Preschool Score: 69%

#20 — Garden Springs Day School Score: 63%

#21 — Kids Unlimited Learning Center Score: 63%

#22 — Wilhite KinderCare Score: 60%

#23 — Tots Landing - Garden Springs Score: 60%

#24 — Tots Landing - Shillito Park Score: 60%

#25 — St Michael's School Score: 60%

#26 — Wee Care Daycare And Preschool Score: 60%

#27 — The Nest Score: 60%

#28 — Little Blessings Christian Preschool Score: 60%

#29 — The Learning Tree Preschool and Daycare Score: 60%

#30 — Wellington KinderCare Score: 57%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Frequently asked questions