Wellington KinderCare
At KinderCare Learning Centers you will find many experienced, professional teachers.
At our center we have several staff members with over 20 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field with the majority of those years being with KinderCare.
We pride ourselves on being a place that you "come home to".
The children that return home from college to visit our staff during breaks speaks volumes to the consistency that you will find within our staffing.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1979
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to the Wellington Way KinderCare Learning Center serving families from all over the Lexington area. We offer an amazing curriculum and educational tools for each age group to support learning and development. Our nationally recognized curriculum aligns with all of the state standards to ensure kindergarten readiness for every child. We offer before and after school programs for children in the local elementary schools during the school year, while out Summer Camp program provides the perfect solution for families needing care during school breaks. At our school, we have some exceptional, long term teachers who are passionate about teaching and caring for children. It is important for all of us at KinderCare to encourage strong family and community involvement through things such as: Open Houses, Parent-Teacher conferences, Curriculum Preview Events, Parent Events, and Community Socials. We have been proudly accredited by the National Association of Education in Young Children (NAEYC). Please visit the accreditation tab to view more information on the high quality program that we are a part of.
- At KinderCare Learning Centers, your child's safety is one of our top priorities. Not only are all of our outside perimeter doors locked to ensure security, but all of our playgrounds are fenced with locked gates as well. In addition the front door of the building has a coded entry where only authorized family members will have a code to enter. Otherwise a doorbell is available to visitors who will be greeted by a Center staff member. We conduct monthly earthquake and fire drills. Also, the majority of staff is CPR and First Aid certified and we maintain high cleanliness standards.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- CCA (3 C's, includes foster care), 4 C's (with in Louisville), NACCRRA
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Wellington KinderCare?
The application deadline for Wellington KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Wellington KinderCare is Clays Mill Road Christian Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Community Montessori School (0.7 miles away)
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Grades: K-12 | 87 students 0.1 miles 3000 Clays Mill Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 313-5285
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 313-5285
0.1
K-12
87
Grades: NS-8 | 150 students 0.7 miles 725 Stone Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-4805
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-4805
0.7
NS-8
150
Grades: PK-12 | 158 students 0.8 miles 2780 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-0503
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-0503
0.8
PK-12
158
Lexington Christian Academy
(Christian)
Grades: PK-12 | 1,281 students 0.9 miles 450 W Reynolds Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 422-5700
0.9
PK-12
1,281
Grades: PK-8 | 448 students 1 miles 605 Hill N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-3030
1
PK-8
448
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