
Compare 31 daycare centers in Elizabethtown. Average rating: 3.71/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Elizabethtown has 31 licensed daycares with 150 parent reviews averaging 3.71/5.The largest concentration is in 42701 with 31 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.
1811 North Miles St, Elizabethtown, KY · Church Daycare · Capacity: 168 children
First Christian Church Enrichment Center in Elizabethtown receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising the welcoming community, quality worship services, and strong children's programs. Families report feeling a genuine sense of belonging and appreciate the church's emphasis on faith, service, and community connection.
1308 Woodland Drive, Elizabethtown, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Parents consistently praise Crocus Academy Heartland for its caring, patient staff who create a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy. Multiple reviewers highlight the cleanliness of the facility, good student-teacher ratios, and staff who treat families like their own. Children are reported to genuinely enjoy attending and form meaningful friendships and connections with teachers.
2872 Valley Creek Road, Elizabethtown, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
A Treasure Chest receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the caring staff, educational programs, and developmental support. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child treatment, nutrition, facility management, and lack of communication.
5351 N. Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children
Parents consistently praise Friends 4-Ever Learning Center for its caring, communicative staff and individualized attention to children's needs. The facility is noted for academic preparation, speech development support, and creating an environment where children are excited to attend. Parents across multiple reviews express trust in the center's ability to handle dietary needs, behavioral challenges, and developmental concerns.
401 West Poplar Street, Elizabethtown, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 453 children
New Beginnings Christian Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff, structured curriculum, and safe Christian environment. Parents report their children are engaged, learning, and eager to attend daily. The facility maintains strong communication with parents through daily updates, photos, and responsive staff.
5960 B. North Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children
All About Kids Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the educational curriculum, cleanliness, staff care, and reliability. However, recent complaints highlight issues with administrative policies, parent communication, privacy violations, and restrictive pickup procedures.
610/612 West Port Rd, Elizabethtown, KY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 130 children
Academy of Learning Primary House 1 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, strong communication, and safe environment. Most reviews highlight staff members like director Ms. Paula and teacher Jerrica Buchanan as exceptional. One parent expressed concerns about inconsistent rule enforcement, frequent incident reports, and fee increases that did not match service quality.
1107 North Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Brightside receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents highlighting staff quality, child development, accommodations for dietary/religious needs, and security measures. However, several parents report serious concerns including billing disputes, unresolved bullying incidents, lack of working cameras, and poor customer service.
1109 Julianna Court, Elizabethtown, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 145 children
Little People's Child Development Center has deeply polarized reviews. Five parents praise the educational curriculum, staff stability, and safety features like remote viewing cameras. However, six parents report serious concerns including aggressive staff behavior toward children, inadequate supervision, health/hygiene issues, lack of incident documentation, and unprofessional management.
208 Corporate Drive, Elizabethtown, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 109 children
KINDERPLAY Child Care Center in Elizabethtown, Kentucky has received overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious safety, sanitation, and professional concerns. Parents report inadequate staff training, poor incident reporting, understaffing, high employee turnover, unsanitary conditions, and alleged staff misconduct including biting a baby. One positive review mentioned it seems like a nice place, but this is heavily outweighed by eight negative reviews detailing significa
Based on 16 daycares with Google ratings in Elizabethtown
Top qualities mentioned across 150 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Elizabethtown, based on parent reviews
Elizabethtown zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42701 | 31 | 3.71 | 4 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Elizabethtown (22–453 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
12
Large
76–150 children
12
Very Large
150+ children
5
Highest rated daycares in Elizabethtown based on parent reviews
1811 North Miles St, Elizabethtown, KY
First Christian Church Enrichment Center in Elizabethtown receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising the welcoming community, quality worship services, and strong children's programs. Families report feeling a genuine sense of belonging and appreciate the church's emphasis on faith, service, and community connection.
1308 Woodland Drive, Elizabethtown, KY
Parents consistently praise Crocus Academy Heartland for its caring, patient staff who create a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy. Multiple reviewers highlight the cleanliness of the facility, good student-teacher ratios, and staff who treat families like their own. Children are reported to genuinely enjoy attending and form meaningful friendships and connections with teachers.
5000 North Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown, KY
803 Pear Orchard Road, Elizabethtown, KY
2872 Valley Creek Road, Elizabethtown, KY
A Treasure Chest receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the caring staff, educational programs, and developmental support. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child treatment, nutrition, facility management, and lack of communication.
5186 North Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown, KY
There are 31 daycare centers in Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown have an average rating of 3.71 out of 5 across 16 rated facilities, with 25% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 150 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Elizabethtown, 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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Parents consistently praise Crocus Academy Heartland for its caring, patient staff who create a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy. Multiple reviewers highlight the cleanliness of the facility, good student-teacher ratios, and staff who treat families like their own. Children are reported to genuinely enjoy attending and form meaningful friendships and connections with teachers.
First Christian Church Enrichment Center in Elizabethtown receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising the welcoming community, quality worship services, and strong children's programs. Families report feeling a genuine sense of belonging and appreciate the church's emphasis on faith, service, and community connection.
A Treasure Chest receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the caring staff, educational programs, and developmental support. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child treatment, nutrition, facility management, and lack of communication.
Parents consistently praise Friends 4-Ever Learning Center for its caring, communicative staff and individualized attention to children's needs. The facility is noted for academic preparation, speech development support, and creating an environment where children are excited to attend. Parents across multiple reviews express trust in the center's ability to handle dietary needs, behavioral challenges, and developmental concerns.
New Beginnings Christian Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff, structured curriculum, and safe Christian environment. Parents report their children are engaged, learning, and eager to attend daily. The facility maintains strong communication with parents through daily updates, photos, and responsive staff.
All About Kids Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the educational curriculum, cleanliness, staff care, and reliability. However, recent complaints highlight issues with administrative policies, parent communication, privacy violations, and restrictive pickup procedures.
Several parents highlight the center for its caring staff and positive impact on their children's daily enjoyment, with one family noting the director's active role in growing the facility. Conversely, a separate experience describes significant organizational failures, including a missed appointment, unreturned calls, outdated materials, and concerns about state-reported incidents.
One parent highlights the center's professionalism and genuine care, noting it as the best in the area, while another describes a positive experience with friendly staff. A separate review details a distressing incident involving the towing of a vehicle parked in the lot during a financial hardship, citing a lack of compassion.
Academy of Learning Primary House 1 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, strong communication, and safe environment. Most reviews highlight staff members like director Ms. Paula and teacher Jerrica Buchanan as exceptional. One parent expressed concerns about inconsistent rule enforcement, frequent incident reports, and fee increases that did not match service quality.
Brightside receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents highlighting staff quality, child development, accommodations for dietary/religious needs, and security measures. However, several parents report serious concerns including billing disputes, unresolved bullying incidents, lack of working cameras, and poor customer service.
One parent observed staff ignoring children playing outside and treating them rudely, including grabbing a child by the collar. Another parent alleges the owner's daughter treats children horribly, while a third claims the facility has a history of negative feedback and bad experiences.
Little People's Child Development Center has deeply polarized reviews. Five parents praise the educational curriculum, staff stability, and safety features like remote viewing cameras. However, six parents report serious concerns including aggressive staff behavior toward children, inadequate supervision, health/hygiene issues, lack of incident documentation, and unprofessional management.
KINDERPLAY Child Care Center in Elizabethtown, Kentucky has received overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious safety, sanitation, and professional concerns. Parents report inadequate staff training, poor incident reporting, understaffing, high employee turnover, unsanitary conditions, and alleged staff misconduct including biting a baby. One positive review mentioned it seems like a nice place, but this is heavily outweighed by eight negative reviews detailing significa
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