Welcome to Custer KinderCare, where we proudly serve the southeastern neighborhoods of Lexington, Kentucky! Our team of passionate teachers focus on the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child. Every day, we work hard to help children develop confidence for life and prepare them for school by building a welcoming and supportive classroom for people of all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences. We love our families and meeting new friends!
Simply just a daycare that only cares about money and not the child. They do not Individualize child care. They are more concerned with being on their...
Janay C.
June 8, 2022
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This KinderCare has been great with my son He now 9 months and has been attending for the last 6. It was reassuring that they took great care in helping my...
Marianne A.
February 17, 2016
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I would NEVER send my child to this facility while it is employing some of the current staff. When we first enrolled our child in the Spring of 2014 we...
Jonna W.
June 5, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re interested in understanding the non-verbal experience, we recommend watching The Reason I Jump. If you’re looking for a movie that can help your child understand their emotions, many neurodiverse families love Inside Out. Check out our autism-friendly movie guide here.
For both a scientific and personal look at autism, we recommend reading But You Don’t Look Autistic At All by Bianca Toeps. Check out our full book guide for more great reads.
Hero Elementary is great for the young ones. Songs for Littles is excellent for toddlers learning how to talk. And Ranking of Kings is a great option for anime and fantasy fans. See our full list of the best TV shows about autism and inclusion.
Most children go to daycare before they enter preschool at age 3 or 4. Most children stop daycare at the age of 6 when they go to school. Children who are homeschooled might continue daycare programs. Kids diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities might be in both daycare and therapy programs longer. Special needs programs and centers help children up to 26 years old.
One of the best things you can do is to have a conversation with the daycare staff. Share details about your child’s autism diagnosis, strengths, and challenges. Building open lines of communication will help you work together to support your child’s needs. Prepare the daycare provider to work with your child with a physical guidebook. This guidebook can include all of your child’s favorite things and how to calm them down. You might already have one ready from your experience with babysitters or teachers!
To read more about finding the right daycare provider, check out our guide.
6 weeks to 12 years
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