For the 2025 school year, there are 266 private daycares & preschools serving 49,414 students in Kentucky.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Kentucky include Louisville Collegiate School, Kentucky Country Day School, and Trinity Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $11,463, which is higher than the Kentucky average tuition cost of $10,405.
70% of private daycares & preschools in Kentucky are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Kentucky Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3900 Rapid Run Drive
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-0079
Grades: PK-12
| 434 students
4200 Lime Kiln Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-6904
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-6904
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Ivybrook academy![Ivybrook academy Photo Ivybrook academy Photo]()

Daycare / Preschool
13550 lagrange rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 712-4896
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 712-4896
Grades: NS-PK
| 230 students
3101 Bluebird Ln
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6187
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-6187
Grades: PK-12
| 369 students
Bethany Christian School
(Christian)
17 Bethany Cir
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6353
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6353
Grades: PK-6
| 48 students
5955 Taylor Mill Road
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
Latonia, KY 41015
(859) 356-9201
Grades: PK-12
| 520 students
412 Cochran Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-5641
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-5641
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
700 S English Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 244-3225
Grades: PK-12
| 1,765 students
Christian Care Center & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
300 Main Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 647-5005
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 647-5005
Grades: PK-K
| 71 students
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(Christian)
3850 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4070
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4070
Grades: PK-12
| 338 students
Emma L Minnis Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1939 Magazine Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 774-2108
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 774-2108
Grades: PK-8
| 34 students
2480 Three Springs Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 780-6100
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 780-6100
Grades: PK-12
| 377 students
233 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 736-1000
Grades: NS-12
| 479 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School![Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Good Shepherd Catholic School Putting Christ at the Heart of It All Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Good Shepherd Catholic School Putting Christ at the Heart of It All]()

(Catholic)
75 Shepherd Way
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 223-5041
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 223-5041
Grades: NS-8
| 220 students
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Grades: PK-12
| 498 students
Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic School
(Catholic)
628 2nd St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3425
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-3425
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
322 Cannons Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-7700
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
Holy Trinity Parish School
(Catholic)
423 Cherrywood Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 974-7822
Grades: PK-8
| 769 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
2536 South Us Highway 421
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-3570
Grades: PK-8
| 40 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary
(Catholic)
5876 Veterans Way
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 689-4303
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 689-4303
Grades: PK-8
| 424 students
June Buchanan School
(Christian)
100 Purpose Rd
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
Grades: PK-12
| 131 students
4100 Springdale Rd
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 423-0440
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 423-0440
Grades: PK-12
| 834 students
Lexington Christian Academy
(Christian)
450 W Reynolds Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5733
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5733
Grades: PK-12
| 1,354 students
450 W Reynolds Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Grades: PK-12
| 1,416 students
1050 Lane Allen Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0501
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-0501
Grades: PK-8
| 652 students
2988 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 452-2965
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 452-2965
Grades: PK-12
| 98 students
2427 Glenmary Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 479-0340
Grades: PK-12
| 788 students
605 Hill N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
Grades: PK-8
| 467 students
Middletown Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Disciples of Christ)
500 N Watterson Trl
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7971
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-7971
Grades: PK-K
| 221 students
North Hardin Christian School![North Hardin Christian School Photo - North Hardin Christian School is located in Radcliff, Kentucky. North Hardin Christian School Photo - North Hardin Christian School is located in Radcliff, Kentucky.]()

(Baptist)
1298 Rogersville Rd
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-7700
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-7700
Grades: PK-12
| 543 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes School![Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo - Our Lady of Lourdes, where we inspire faith and prepare for success. Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo - Our Lady of Lourdes, where we inspire faith and prepare for success.]()

(Catholic)
510 Breckenridge Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-5122
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-5122
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
8307 Nottingham Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 426-0864
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 426-0864
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
8509 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-3727
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-3727
Grades: PK-12
| 619 students
Red Bird Christian School
(Christian)
15420 Highway 66
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
Beverly, KY 40913
(606) 598-2416
Grades: PK-12
| 163 students
Rsm Louisville Llc
Special Program Emphasis
7703 Wictor Ct
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 472-2233
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 472-2233
Grades: PK-12
| 484 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Kentucky?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Kentucky include Louisville Collegiate School, Kentucky Country Day School, and Trinity Christian Academy.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Kentucky?
266 private daycares & preschools are located in Kentucky.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Kentucky?
The average tuition cost is $11,463, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average tuition cost of $10,405.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Kentucky?
Kentucky private daycares & preschools are approximately 13% minority students, which is same as the Kentucky private school average of 13%.
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