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Childcare Center cost in Lexington, KY

A typical Childcare Center figure in Lexington is about $1,315 per month, about 6% below the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Lexington

$1,315

per month

Fair price range: $752 to $2,255

On the low end
$752
On the high end
$2,255

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Lexington. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 4.0%past year

Up 27.0%over five years

How prices for day care and preschool have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Day care and preschool, CUUR0000SEEB03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Age
  2. Full vs part time
  3. Location
  4. Teacher ratios
  5. Meals

Ways to pay less

  1. Use employer dependent care FSA
  2. Consider a nanny share
  3. Look at co-ops
  4. Ask about sibling discounts
  5. Tour licensed centers

Childcare Center in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Lexington, KY$1,315
$752 to $2,255
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Louisville, KY$1,230
$704 to $2,110
Baton Rouge, LA$1,125
$644 to $1,930
Buffalo, NY$1,325
$756 to $2,270
Chattanooga, TN$1,195
$684 to $2,050
Cleveland, OH$1,225
$700 to $2,100

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Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Lexington: what does it cost?

In Lexington, KY, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,315 per month, with most prices between $752 and $2,255.

Why is Lexington lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Lexington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Lexington about 6% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.