Bethel Early Learning Center
Preschool and After-School Program
3260 Lexington Rd., Lex.
Info: 859-881-3939 ext. 310
www.bethelearlylearningcenter.com
Contact: Shelia Horton Capacity: 196
Ages: Birth-12 years
Description: Provides in-depth preschool program for ages 2-4 years using A Beka curriculum as well as an after-school program for ages 5-12 years. Full- and part-time openings available.
Child Development Center of the BG
465 Springhill Dr., Lex., 40503 Info: 278-0549
www.cdcbg.org
Contact: Heather Henry
Ages: 13 months - 5 years
Description: CDCB is accredited by NAEYC and is a 4-STAR rated preschool that provides early intervention and full-day preschool programs to children with and without disabilities.
Community Montessori, Inc.
166 Crestwood Dr., Lex. 40503 Info: 277-4805
www.cmsmontessori.org
Contact:Janet Ashby
Preschool Capacity: 90; Ages: Preschool-8th Grade
Description: Principles of Dr. Maria Montessori provide the framework for development in all areas. Approved by the Ky. State Department of Education and the Assn. Montessori Internationale. Admission to CMS, Inc. is decided without regard to race, religion, national origin or ethnic background.
Faith Lutheran Church Childcare
Preschool Program
1000 Tates Creek Rd., Lex. Info: 268-0108
childcare@faithlutheranchurch.com
Contact: Sarah Vanover Capacity: 70
Ages: 2 years-5 years old (afterschool program for elementary available).
Description: Provides comprehensive educational services for preschoolers by using programs like Creative Curriculum and Handwriting without Tears. Full-day care from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday for $130 per week. Two-star rated facility through the Kentucky Kids Now Program.
Fayette Cooperating Preschool & Kindergarten
109 Rosemont Garden Ave., Lex. Info: 276-6350 3564A Clays Mill Road, Lex. Info: 223-1713
www.coopschool.org
Contact: Mary Brenzel Capacity: 120 Ages: 2-Kindergarten
Description: Provides a positive first-school experience and offers a unique program that nurtures the whole family. Curriculum and facilities are designed to meet the social, intellectual, emotional and physical needs of students. Children learn through age-appropriate, hands-on activities.
Lexington Christian Academy
450 West Reynolds Road (Rose Campus)
2598 Liberty Road (East Campus) Info: 422-5700
www.lexingtonchristian.org
Ages: 3- and 4-year-olds
Description: For 3-year-olds, a half-day program is offered Tuesday and Thursday, 8:15-11:15 a.m. For 4 year olds, a half-day program is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:15-11:15 a.m. An all-day preschool program is offered for 3- and 4-year-olds, Monday through Friday, 7:40 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Participants must be potty trained.
Lexington Latin School
Ashland Baptist Church
483 W. Reynolds Rd., Lex., 40503 Info: 806-0832
www.thelexingtonlatinschool.com
CWDavis9778@aol.com
Preschool Capacity: 39 Ages: Pre-K-8th grade
Description: Classical Christian education with the mantra that we seek to cultivate wisdom and virtue in students through the good, the beautiful and the true.
The Lexington School
1050 Lane Allen Road Info: 278-0501
www.thelexingtonschool.org
Contact: Beth Pride Capacity: 130 Ages: 3 - Kindergarten
Description: Offers traditional and Montessori programs; developmentally appropriate curriculum taught by highly qualified teachers in a safe and nurturing environment. Financial aid available.
Lutheran School of Lexington
425 Patchen Drive, Lex.
Info: 268-7787
www.lslexington.org
Contact: Kim Hurley Capacity: 40 Ages: 2 years - Kindergarten
Description: A faith-based educational program. Provides quality instruction and care that reflects concern for a child’s overall growth.
Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary
605 Hill N' Dale Dr. 40503 Info: 277-3030
www.maryqueenschool.cdlex.org
Contact: Rebecca Brown
Preschool Capacity: 82; Ages: Preschool-8th grade
Description: Faith-based, academic curriculum for all ages. Pre-k program offers full- or half-day ption. Program for 3-year-olds offers a three- or five-day option. Participants must be potty trained. After Care available until 6 p.m. Facility is state approved with a Type 1 license.
National Academy
3500 Arbor Dr., Lex .Info: 273-3292
naacademy2003@yahoo.com
Contact: Mandy Ramirez Capacity: 454
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Description: Provides a safe and nurturing environment where children learn through play with a gymnastics and cheer program for all ages. National Academy is a STAR-rated facility and a partner with the Community Action Council Head Start program. Offers a summer day camp for school-aged children.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
2255 Eastland Parkway, Lex.
Info: 299-9615 or 582-4344
www.orlp.orlutheran.com
Contact: Lisa Saylor Capacity: 30
Ages: 3-5 year-olds
Description: Provides morning preschool program from 8:30-11:30 daily for 3-5 year-olds. Two- or three-day-a-week morning classes offered, plus a one-day-a-week playgroup for 18–24 month-olds. The preschool is a non-profit organization.
Llocated off Winchester Road, Near Hamburg.
Providence Montessori
1209 Texaco Road, Lex. Info: 255-7330
www.providencemontessoriky.org
Contact: Joellen Kuhn
Capacity: 137
Ages: Preschool - Kindergarten
Description: Providence, a preschool-6th grade school, offers both full-day and half-day classes (morning or afternoon) for children ages 3-6. Founded in 1965, Providence is the oldest American Montessori Society-accredited school in Kentucky.
Sayre School
194 N. Limestone St., Lex. Info: 254-1361
www.sayreschool.org
Contact: Anna W. Martin
Capacity: 84 Ages: 3-5 years Early Childhood Programs for children 18 mo.-3 years.
Description: Offers both traditional and Montessori instruction. Three-year-olds have a three- or five-day-a-week option, with 4-year-olds attending five days. Lunch is included in tuition along with exploratory experiences in art, music, physical education, library and Spanish. Five-year-olds experience a full-day program. An after-school enrichment program is available for enrolled students. New and more options coming for the 2011-12 school year.
St. Michael's School
2025 Bellefonte Dr., Lex. Info: 277-7541
www.smslex.org
Ages: 3 - 5
Description: Celebrating 50 years of academic excellence. Quality education featuring art, music, P.E. and Spanish.
Sts. Peter & Paul School
Early Childhood Campus
133 Barr Street, Lex. Info: 233-0921
www.stspeterandpaulschool.org
Contact: Annette Justice
Capacity: 134 Ages: 6 weeks - Kindergarten
Offers an early childhood curriculum that fosters social, emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual development. Activities include art, music, dramatic play, literature, language arts, math, and fine and gross motor activities.
Acres Away Parents Day Out
Southern Acres Christian Church
301 Harvard Drive, Lex. Info: 272-7022
www.southernacres.org
ngilbert@soacres.com
Capacity 30-35 Ages: 1-4 years
Description: Acres Away Parents Day Out provides a loving environment for children who play and learn through activities and Bible-based curriculum while allowing parents time away.
Southern Hills Early Childhood Program
2356 Harrodsburg Rd., Lex. 40503 Info: 277-1520
cdalton@southernhillsumc.org
Contact: Cheryl Dalton
Ages: 6 weeks-12 years old
Description: In addition to a high-quality preschool program, Southern Hills also offers summer camp for elementary age children.
Trinity Christian Academy
3900 Rapid Run Dr., Lex. Info: 271-0079
www.tcalex.org
Capacity: 15 per class (2 classes).
Ages: At least 4 years old by October 1.
Description: Offers a Christ-centered program designed to foster creativity and imagination in a language-rich environment. Two-day and three-day classes (8:30-11:30 a.m.), and a five-day class for transitional kindergarten for children who will be 5 by Dec. 31 (11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.) are available.
Wee Care Daycare and Preschool
455 E. Maxwell Street, Lex. Info: 231-8687
www.weecaredaycarelex.com
Contact: Erin Green Capacity: 62
Ages: 6 weeks - Preschool
Description: Nurturing, experienced staff with CPR and first-aid certification. Licensed and STARS rated educational program. UK discounts provided. Motto: “Where we care like you care!"