
Compare 13 daycare centers in Bardstown. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Bardstown offers 13 licensed daycares, 5 of which have public ratings averaging 4.5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 40004 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
1200 Cardinal Drive, Bardstown, KY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 178 children
Nelson County Early Learning Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring staff, efficient operations, and quality early childhood education. One parent expressed frustration with communication and acceptance procedures during pandemic capacity restrictions. Overall, parents praise the school's professionalism and their children's learning experiences.
Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Bardstown
Average ratings by facility type in Bardstown, based on parent reviews
Bardstown zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40004 | 13 | 4.5 | 4 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Bardstown (13–197 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
1
Large
76–150 children
6
Very Large
150+ children
5
Highest rated daycares in Bardstown based on parent reviews
981 Frost Avenue, Bardstown, KY
Reviewers highlight the center's loving and safe environment, noting that staff treat children like their own and facilitate smooth transitions for military families. Parents appreciate the religious integration, educational activities, and the teachers' adaptability during challenging times like the pandemic. The few reviews so far consistently describe the daycare as highly recommended for its warmth and effectiveness.
820 Pennsylvania Avenue, Bardstown, KY
3939 Shepherdsville Road, Bardstown, KY
1200 Cardinal Drive, Bardstown, KY
Nelson County Early Learning Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring staff, efficient operations, and quality early childhood education. One parent expressed frustration with communication and acceptance procedures during pandemic capacity restrictions. Overall, parents praise the school's professionalism and their children's learning experiences.
702 Bloomfield Road, Bardstown, KY
There are 13 daycare centers in Bardstown, Kentucky. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Bardstown have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 17 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Bardstown, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Reviewers highlight the center's loving and safe environment, noting that staff treat children like their own and facilitate smooth transitions for military families. Parents appreciate the religious integration, educational activities, and the teachers' adaptability during challenging times like the pandemic. The few reviews so far consistently describe the daycare as highly recommended for its warmth and effectiveness.
Nelson County Early Learning Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring staff, efficient operations, and quality early childhood education. One parent expressed frustration with communication and acceptance procedures during pandemic capacity restrictions. Overall, parents praise the school's professionalism and their children's learning experiences.
Parents highlight the quality of instruction and staff, with one family noting their positive experience across multiple children and another expressing satisfaction with their daughter's time at the center. A third review simply describes the facility as a supportive environment for early learning and development.
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