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Best Daycare Centers in Carrollton, KY

Compare 5 daycare centers in Carrollton. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Carrollton, Kentucky at a glance

Daycares
5
Avg rating
4.8/5
Parent reviews
9
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Carrollton offers 5 licensed daycares, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 4.8/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 41008 zip code, averaging 4.8 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Carrollton

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.

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    1st Infant Toddler Kinder Ready Center LLC
    4.35 score
    4.6(7)

    1302 Highland Ave, Carrollton, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children

    1st Infant Toddler Kinder Ready Center in Carrollton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, and educational focus. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show strong development, though one reviewer expressed concern about staff communication on the phone.

    caring and professional staffclean facilityeducational curriculumchildren's happiness and engagement

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Carrollton

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Carrollton, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.8avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Carrollton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
410085
4.8
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Carrollton (20–120 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Carrollton based on parent reviews

1st Infant Toddler Kinder Ready Center LLC

4.6(7)

1302 Highland Ave, Carrollton, KY

1st Infant Toddler Kinder Ready Center in Carrollton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, and educational focus. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show strong development, though one reviewer expressed concern about staff communication on the phone.

caring and professional staffclean facilityeducational curriculum

Little Hands Big Hearts Childcare-Parklanes Shopping Center

5(2)

1209 Highland Ave, Carrollton, KY

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Daycare types in Carrollton

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1

Daycare Centers in Carrollton, Kentucky

There are 5 daycare centers in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 9 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Carrollton, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Carrollton

Showing 5 results

Little Hands Big Hearts Childcare-Parklanes Shopping Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1209 Highland Ave, Carrollton, KY
Phone
(502) 662-6058
1st Infant Toddler Kinder Ready Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

1st Infant Toddler Kinder Ready Center in Carrollton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, and educational focus. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show strong development, though one reviewer expressed concern about staff communication on the phone.

caring and professional staffclean facilityeducational curriculum
Address
1302 Highland Ave, Carrollton, KY
Phone
(502) 890-3289
Carroll County Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
Address
619 Ninth Street, Carrollton, KY
Phone
(502) 732-7016
Carroll County Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1706 Highland Avenue, Carrollton, KY
Phone
(502) 732-7016
Place For Kids Carrollton Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2688 Highway 227, Carrollton, KY
Phone
(502) 525-9307

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 all daycares in Carrollton, Kentucky. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Carrollton have an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Carrollton, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Kentucky's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Kentucky)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Carrollton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Kentucky typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Carrollton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Carrollton must be licensed by Kentucky's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.