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: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Chapel Hill Pre School Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Poplar Montessori Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Strathmoor Preschool Education Center Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Meriday Preschool and Childcare Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Christ Church School Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Carriage House for Children Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Kids Academy Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Angel House CDC Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — Kenwood Heights Christian Preschool Score: 77%

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

  12. #12 — Okolona Christian Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Alphabet Kids Preschool Score: 77%

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

  14. #14 — Kiddos Academy Score: 76%

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

  15. #15 — Ridgewood Child Development Center Score: 71%

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

  16. #16 — St. Benedict Center for Early Childhood Education Score: 71%

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

  17. #17 — Kayfield Academy Score: 71%

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

  18. #18 — Southside Christian Child Care and Preschool Score: 69%

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

  19. #19 — Southside Christian Child Care & Preschool Score: 63%

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

  20. #20 — Rainbow Nursery School Score: 60%

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

  21. #21 — Keneseth Israel Preschool Score: 60%

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

  22. #22 — La Petite Academy Score: 60%

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

  23. #23 — Adath Jeshurun Preschool Score: 60%

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

  24. #24 — Madux Academy for Little Learners Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  25. #25 — First Kids Early Childhood Score: 60%

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

  26. #26 — St. Luke's Preschool Anchorage, Kentucky Score: 60%

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

  27. #27 — Logan's Treehouse Score: 60%

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

  28. #28 — Early Learning Childcare Score: 60%

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

  29. #29 — Klondike KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  30. #30 — Peanut Butter Jelly Kinder College Score: 57%

    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.