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Lexington KinderCare

2611 Wilhite Dr. Lexington, KY 40503

Tel: (859) 276-2567

www.kindercare.com

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Thank you for your interest in our teachers! Our classrooms are monitored and designed using the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scales (ITERS), Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ECERS), and the School Age Environment Rating Scales.
Our teachers are formally trained in the most updated early childhood information.
Each staff member receives a minimum of 15 clock hours of training each year, as well as opportunities for continuing higher education.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1984

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Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: The Owl

Welcome and thank you for your interest in our center! Our philosophy towards education focuses around the whole child. We believe in an inclusive classroom setting, in which children learn through positive interactions with both teachers and peers. Our program adapts our lesson plans to fit the individual needs of each child, guaranteeing that your family’s experience will fit what you are looking for. We are STARS rated and the first KinderCare in Kentucky to receive our NAEYC accreditation! For more information regarding our program options, please contact the center to discuss your needs.
We are commited to the safety of all our children with the front door keypad entry, private fenced off playground, and ID only pickup. We practice clean concepts on a daily basis and require current immunizations on all children.
Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
Languages Spoken: Arabic, Spanish
Accreditations: NAEYC, Others - other_accreditations
Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEARS
Child Care Assistance, (not yet accepting NACCRRA till further accreditation received)
Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of the United States -
- Tina Fey, Comedian and Actress -
- Nina Dobrev, Actress -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Lexington KinderCare famous alumni include: Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of the United States, Tina Fey, Comedian and Actress and Nina Dobrev, Actress.

When is the application deadline for Lexington KinderCare?

The application deadline for Lexington KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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