Groundbreaking held for Child Development Center renovation and expansion

(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) April 15, 2025 – Visitors at Baptist Health Louisville will notice some major changes happening on campus.

The hospital broke ground today on a new $5 million renovation and expansion project at the Child Development Center.

“This project is completely supported by the Baptist Health Foundation through the generosity of many wonderful donors,” said Justin Leighty, Executive Director of the Baptist Health Foundation Greater Louisville.

The project will add 7,200 square feet to the hospital’s day care, including five additional classrooms, as well as an expanded kitchen, enhanced security and new outdoor playgrounds.

Baptist Health Louisville’s Child Development Center provides care for more than 100 children from 84 different Baptist Health families and there are currently more than 150 children on the CDC waitlist.

This expansion will allow more than 80 new children to have childcare at the CDC.

“In this building, first words are spoken, first steps are taken, first friendships are made, and lifelong connections are built. This expansion will allow us to provide for more children, support more families and, in turn, support the mission of Baptist Health,” said Rebecca Thomas, Director of the Baptist Health Louisville Child Development Center.

The Baptist Health Louisville Child Development Center opened in 1982 and was expanded in 1990.

This is a two-part expansion with part one expected to finish in December 2025 and the remainder in April 2026.