Support & Enrichment

At-home Activities Organized by Child's Age

Programs for New and Expectant Parents

Free, voluntary intensive home visiting program for new or expectant parents to build healthy, safe environments for children.

Boyle

Mercer

Confidential, free services for women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Baby Boutique with gently used maternity and baby items.

Haven Care Center

Ephraim McDowell offers maternity and obstetrics care. They have free classes in childbirth, preparation for breastfeeding, and a sibling class.

Maternity Care & Obstetrics

Classes for Expectant Parents

Therapy and Developmental Support

Serving children birth to age three with a developmental delay. Provided in child’s natural environment.

First Steps

Provides physical, occupational and speech-language services for birth to age 21 in child-friendly environment.

Ephraim McDowell Kids Can Do

Early education for children ages two to five. Blends individualized speech, occupational and physical therapy.

Wilderness Trace Child Development Center

Provides early intervention services to children with blindness and low vision in child’s natural environment.

Visually Impaired Preschool Services

The Kentucky Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing acts as an advocate for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons.

KCDHH

The Kentucky Advisory Council on Autism promotes collaborative efforts to improve systems of supports for individuals with autism.

KYACA

Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network links families and individuals with disabilities to valuable resources

KY-SPIN

The Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs provides comprehensive care to children with special health care needs.

OCSHCN

Programs for Caregivers and Kids to Attend Together

Free educational program for caregivers and children birth to age five. Weekly on-site. Monthly home visits.

Danville Cradle School

Mercer Cradle School

Personalized early literacy program for children ages one to five. Weekly meetings with a volunteer.

The Gladys Project

Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers with stories, rhymes, and crafts. Library card to check out materials.

Boyle Public Library

Mercer Public Library

Lisi’s Art Lab for free, drop-in creative exploration. Art box with free art kits for take-home fun.

Art Center of the Bluegrass

Music and movement classes for caregivers and children birth to age six. Weekly classes with take-home resources.

Kindermusik

Children's bookstore. Free musical storytime on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Plaid Elephant Books

An indoor family entertainment arena. Includes open bounce sessions, toddler bounce time, and private party rooms.

4B's Bounce Arena

Programs for Kids to Attend on Their Own

Preschool art classes and mini camps.

Art Center of the Bluegrass

Part-time care a few days a week for infants to age five.

Kids Morning Out at Centenary United Methodist Church

Part-time care a few days a week for age one to five.

4B's Mother's Day Out

See full-time care options:

Childcare

Caregiver Support Groups

A Christian-based organization holding monthly meetings for mothers of children birth to age five.

MOPS at Indian Hills Christian Church