Best Daycares in Louisville, KY — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Louisville based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Louisville

  1. #1 — Bezos Academy Louisville - Russell Score: 97%

    We’re thrilled to announce the home of our next Bezos Academy preschool in Louisville, Kentucky. Our new school will be adjacent to The Eclipse in Russell, an affordable housing community located in the historic Russell neighborhood.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — CreativelyIn-ventedLLC Score: 86%

    CreativelyIn-ventedLLC is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, school, educational services, education. Website: https://creativelyinvented.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Educational services, Education. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Chapel Hill Pre School Score: 86%

    Chapel Hill Pre School is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://Chapelhill-preschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Poplar Montessori Score: 86%

    Poplar Montessori is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://poplarmontessori.com/about-us.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Strathmoor Preschool Education Center Score: 86%

    Strathmoor Preschool Education Center is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://schools.procareconnect.com/form/946d8a4d-9f8b-4df7-8fcb-08e57e19e027.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Meriday Preschool and Childcare Score: 86%

    Meriday Preschool and Childcare is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://meridaypreschool.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Christ Church School Score: 86%

    Christ Church School is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.ccum.net/school.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Carriage House for Children Score: 86%

    Carriage House for Children is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://carriagehouseps.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Kids Academy Score: 86%

    Kids Academy is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://kiddosacademy.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Angel House CDC Score: 86%

    Angel House CDC is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://angelhousecdc.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Kenwood Heights Christian Preschool Score: 86%

    Kenwood Heights Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool. Website: http://Www.kenwoodheightschristianpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Okolona Christian Preschool Score: 86%

    Okolona Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.okolonacc.org/weekday-preschool.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Alphabet Kids Preschool Score: 86%

    Alphabet Kids Preschool is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.alphabetkidsky.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Kiddos Academy Score: 84%

    Kiddos Academy is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.kiddosacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  15. #15 — St. Benedict Center for Early Childhood Education Score: 80%

    St. Benedict Center for Early Childhood Education is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: http://www.stbenedictcenter.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Kayfield Academy Score: 80%

    Kayfield Academy is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.kayfieldacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Ridgewood Child Development Center Score: 80%

    Ridgewood Child Development Center is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://ridgewoodlouisville.org/child-dev.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Southside Christian Child Care and Preschool Score: 77%

    Southside Christian Child Care and Preschool is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.southsidechristianchildcare.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — A Step Ahead Childcare and Learning Center Score: 74%

    A Step Ahead Childcare and Learning Center is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.childcarelouisville.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Southside Christian Child Care & Preschool Score: 71%

    Southside Christian Child Care & Preschool is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.southsidechristianchildcare.com/locations.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Rainbow Nursery School Score: 69%

    Rainbow Nursery School is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.westbroadwaybaptist.org/rns.html.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Keneseth Israel Preschool Score: 69%

    Keneseth Israel Preschool is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, private school. Website: http://kiplouisville.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Private school. View full profile →

  23. #23 — La Petite Academy Score: 69%

    La Petite Academy is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.LaPetite.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Adath Jeshurun Preschool Score: 69%

    Adath Jeshurun Preschool is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, religious school, home service. Website: http://www.ajpreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Religious school, Home service. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Madux Academy for Little Learners Score: 69%

    Madux Academy for Little Learners is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, home service. Website: http://maduxacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  26. #26 — First Kids Early Childhood Score: 69%

    First Kids Early Childhood is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.firstkidslouisville.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — St. Luke's Preschool Anchorage, Kentucky Score: 69%

    St. Luke's Preschool Anchorage, Kentucky is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://stlukesanchorage.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Logan's Treehouse Score: 69%

    Logan's Treehouse is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.loganstreehouse.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Early Learning Childcare Score: 69%

    Early Learning Childcare is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.earlylearningchild.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Cadence Academy Preschool Score: 69%

    Cadence Academy Preschool is a childcare center in Louisville, KY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.cadence-education.com/locations/ky/louisville/511?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=local_listing&utm_campaign=local_seo.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. 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 Louisville?
Bezos Academy Louisville - Russell is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Louisville 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 Louisville?
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 Louisville?
Childcare costs in Louisville 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.