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Best Daycare Centers in Danville, KY

Compare 9 daycare centers in Danville. Average rating: 4.32/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Danville, Kentucky at a glance

Daycares
9
Avg rating
4.32/5
Parent reviews
19
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Danville offers 9 licensed daycares, 5 of which have public ratings averaging 4.32/5.The largest concentration is in 40422 with 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Danville

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.

  1. 1
    Lexington Avenue Baptist Church Preschool
    4.4 score
    4.6(10)

    339 West Lexington Avenue, Danville, KY · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children

    This facility appears to be a church rather than a dedicated preschool/daycare center. Reviews focus on the church's welcoming community, quality of worship services, and building condition rather than childcare services. Google shows 4.6/5 rating but reviews do not assess preschool or daycare programs.

    Welcoming and friendly communitybeautiful and well-maintained buildinggood music programsconvenient location with ample parking
  2. 2
    Christ The Head Missionary Daycare
    4 score
    4(6)

    845 East Main Street, Danville, KY · Church Daycare · Capacity: 55 children

    Parents report positive experiences with the daycare center, praising the kind and helpful staff, particularly noting the recent renaming to Rita J. Hawkins Early Learning Center in honor of a beloved teacher. Children are reported to enjoy attending. One parent noted staff could be more attentive to behavioral issues and problem-solving.

    Kind and helpful staffchildren enjoy attendingfacility renamed to honor beloved teacher Mrs. Ritapolite staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Danville

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4avg rating
6 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

4.3avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Danville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
404229
4.32
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Danville (29–121 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Danville based on parent reviews

Lexington Avenue Baptist Church Preschool

4.6(10)

339 West Lexington Avenue, Danville, KY

This facility appears to be a church rather than a dedicated preschool/daycare center. Reviews focus on the church's welcoming community, quality of worship services, and building condition rather than childcare services. Google shows 4.6/5 rating but reviews do not assess preschool or daycare programs.

Welcoming and friendly communitybeautiful and well-maintained buildinggood music programs

Calvary Child Care Center

5(1)

401 Waveland Avenue, Danville, KY

Boyle County After School Program

5(1)

1661 Perryville Road, Danville, KY

Christ The Head Missionary Daycare

4(6)

845 East Main Street, Danville, KY

Parents report positive experiences with the daycare center, praising the kind and helpful staff, particularly noting the recent renaming to Rita J. Hawkins Early Learning Center in honor of a beloved teacher. Children are reported to enjoy attending. One parent noted staff could be more attentive to behavioral issues and problem-solving.

Kind and helpful staffchildren enjoy attendingfacility renamed to honor beloved teacher Mrs. Rita

Little Lighthouse Learning & Care Center

3(1)

416 West Walnut Street, Danville, KY

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Daycare types in Danville

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Danville, Kentucky

There are 9 daycare centers in Danville, 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 Danville have an average rating of 4.32 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 19 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Danville, 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 Danville

Showing 9 results

Calvary Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
401 Waveland Avenue, Danville, KY
Phone
(859) 238-7712
Boyle County After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1661 Perryville Road, Danville, KY
Phone
(859) 236-6634
Lexington Avenue Baptist Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

This facility appears to be a church rather than a dedicated preschool/daycare center. Reviews focus on the church's welcoming community, quality of worship services, and building condition rather than childcare services. Google shows 4.6/5 rating but reviews do not assess preschool or daycare programs.

Welcoming and friendly communitybeautiful and well-maintained buildinggood music programs
Address
339 West Lexington Avenue, Danville, KY
Phone
(859) 236-3565
Christ The Head Missionary Daycare
Church Daycare
4

Parents report positive experiences with the daycare center, praising the kind and helpful staff, particularly noting the recent renaming to Rita J. Hawkins Early Learning Center in honor of a beloved teacher. Children are reported to enjoy attending. One parent noted staff could be more attentive to behavioral issues and problem-solving.

Kind and helpful staffchildren enjoy attendingfacility renamed to honor beloved teacher Mrs. Rita
Address
845 East Main Street, Danville, KY
Phone
(859) 936-7316
Little Lighthouse Learning & Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
416 West Walnut Street, Danville, KY
Phone
(859) 238-0888
Wilderness Trace Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
409 North Stewarts Lane, Danville, KY
Phone
(859) 236-0878
Gospel Garden Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
216 Southtown Drive, Danville, KY
Phone
(859) 209-4584
Danville Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
411 East Main Street, Danville, KY
Phone
(859) 236-9310
Tender Care Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
338 Stanford Avenue, Danville, KY
Phone
(859) 238-7552

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Frequently asked questions

There are 9 all daycares in Danville, Kentucky. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Danville have an average Google rating of 4.32 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Danville, 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
Danville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 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 Danville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Danville 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.