Licensed Daycare in Payne Gap, Kentucky
3 licensed daycares in Payne Gap, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Kentucky licensing records.
Payne Gap listings updated May 2026 from official Kentucky records.
Daycare in Payne Gap: what parents should know
Our directory lists 3 licensed childcare providers in Payne Gap, Kentucky, with Licensed Group Child Care Home the most common type (about 33% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Kentucky license at indexing time, sourced from Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services — Division of Child Care.
About 33% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
In total, Payne Gap providers are approved for approximately 217 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Payne Gap childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Payne Gap
ChildCare Aware reports the Kentucky average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Payne Gap vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Kentucky families may also qualify for Kentucky Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (855) 306-8959).
Full Kentucky licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services — Division of Child Care
- Infant ratio
- 1:5
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 72 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Payne Gap
Largest licensed centers in Payne Gap
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
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Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programKentucky Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(855) 306-8959 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Payne Gap, Kentucky are compiled from official Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services — Division of Child Care licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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