Lily Pad Childcare

Welcome to Lilypad Childcare

Lilypad Childcare is a nurturing early childhood education and daycare center that provides quality care for children from infants through preschool and school-age. The center focuses on creating a safe, loving, and enriching environment where children can explore, learn, and grow.

Lilly Pad Childcare

Where Little Ones Leap, Learn, and Grow!
Loving, experienced teachers that go the extra mile for your children.
Our giant indoor playground is the perfect pond for little explorers to leap, climb, and play—rain or shine!
Family-first atmosphere fostering close-knit partnership with parents.
We nurture curiosity, kindness, and confidence through play-based, hands-on learning designed to prepare your child for success in Kindergarten and beyond.
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Our Amazing Programs

From tiny tots to big kids, we have the perfect program to help your child learn, grow, and thrive!

Infant Care

Age: 6 weeks - 12 months

Gentle, loving care for your littlest ones with personalized attention and developmental activities.

Toddler Program

Age: 1 – 2 years

An active, play-based program that encourages language development, movement, and independence in a safe and supportive classroom.

Pre School

Age: 3-4 Years

A fun learning environment focused on early academics, creativity, and social skills to prepare children for the next stage of learning.

Pre-K

Age: 4-5 Years

A structured program that builds kindergarten readiness through literacy, math, and social development activities.

School Age

Age: 5-12 Years

Before- and after-school care offering homework support, enrichment activities, and a safe space for learning and fun.

Experienced Teachers

Our skilled teachers bring years of early childhood experience, guiding every child with care, creativity, and personalized attention for confident learning and growth.

Nutritious Meals

We serve healthy, balanced meals prepared with care, supporting children’s physical growth, energy, and good eating habits in a safe, hygienic setting.

Safe Environment

We provide a secure, clean, and nurturing environment where children feel protected, comfortable, and encouraged to explore, learn, and grow with confidence.

Learning Through Play

Our play-based learning approach inspires creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving, helping children develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills naturally.

Our Learning Approach

We believe in nurturing the whole child through play-based learning that develops social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills.

Communication

Providing an environment where children grow their confidence and learn to express themselves in a variety of situations.

Social & Emotional

Encourage children to develop an attitude of kindness, cooperation, courtesy and helpfulness towards others while developing self-confidence and independence.

Physical Development

Helping children develop their coordination, control and movement through a variety of fine and gross motor activities.

Expressive Arts

Enabling children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials.

Learning Skills

Encouraging children to link sounds and letters and begin to read and write. Children are exposed to a wide range of reading materials to ignite their interest.

Mathematics

Helping children with their counting skills, understanding numbers and simple addition and subtraction problems.

We’d Love to Meet Your Family

Reach out to learn more about our childcare and preschool programs.

7:00am to 6:00pm

(Monday to Friday)

Ages:

Ages 6 weeks to 12 years

Address

159 Johns Ln Shepherdsville,
KY 40165

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School in Action

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We congratulate the Lily Pad Childcare class of 2026. You are destined for great things in the future. ... See MoreSee Less

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We had an enjoyable Craft and Muffins with Mom's event on Friday. Appreciation is expressed to all the mothers who attended, sharing quality time with their children. Warm wishes to all mothers on Mother's Day. ... See MoreSee Less

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Big shout out to all the parents for making Teachers appreciation week awesome. Thank you for all of the wonderful treats,food, candies, ice cream, cookies cakes, donuts, and the most beautiful and thoughtful gifts. There were so many things brought in for us. I didn’t get to take pictures of everything so I apologize if I don’t have a picture of something that you brought in. We really appreciate you all. 😁😊😋 ... See MoreSee Less

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Our babies took a little visit to the farm today and learned some new animal sounds🐴🐑🐄🐖 ... See MoreSee Less

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We love when it’s warm outside!!!!! ... See MoreSee Less

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There are still some Bunnies lingering in the 3 year old room. 🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🙃🙃🙃 ... See MoreSee Less

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What an amazing turn out we had today for the children’s Easter egg hunt. We had eggs, candy, oh and did I mention the Easter bunny paid a little visit to see all the children. Thank you for everyone who was able to come and share this time with your babies. Happy Easter everyone 🐇🐣 ... See MoreSee Less

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The Easter bunny made an early appearance to visit our babies. He will be returning for our Easter Eggstravaganza🐰 ... See MoreSee Less

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We believe in nurturing the whole child through play-based learning that develops social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills.

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