Best Daycare Centers in Frankfort, KY
Compare 27 daycare centers in Frankfort. Average rating: 3.97/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Frankfort, Kentucky at a glance
- Daycares
- 27
- Avg rating
- 3.97/5
- Parent reviews
- 98
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Frankfort has 27 licensed daycares with 98 parent reviews averaging 3.97/5.The largest concentration is in 40601 with 27 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Frankfort
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.
- 1New Horizons Child Development Center4.5 score5(5)
316 Ann Street, Frankfort, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children
New Horizons Child Development Center in Frankfort receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight attentive, caring staff who help children thrive developmentally, with notable success addressing behavioral challenges and preparing children for kindergarten. Families report children are happy and excited to attend, with significant improvements compared to previous childcare experiences.
Attentive and caring staffbehavior modification success (biting)educational enrichment activities (field tripsfarmer's market - 2Wesley Center Day School4.49 score4.7(12)
211 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children
Wesley Center Day School is a religious facility housed in a beautiful, historic church building that has been modernized with updated facilities. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, friendly, and accepting community atmosphere, with particular recognition for the caring pastoral leadership and inclusive environment.
Welcoming and accepting communitybeautiful historic building with modern amenitiescaring pastoral staffmultiple service options - 3Great Beginnings Child Care LLC4.3 score4.6(5)
181 Doctors Drive, Frankfort, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children
Great Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's care, communication, and trustworthiness. Children reportedly enjoy attending and adjust well under staff guidance. One parent raised safety concerns, though details were not specified.
Staff dedication and personal attentionexcellent parent communicationchildren excited to attendsafe and nurturing environment - 4Tiger Time4.16 score4.2(20)
10 Doctors Drive, Frankfort, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
The reviews provided are for Frankfort Regional Medical Center, not Tiger Time daycare. No actual parent reviews for Tiger Time daycare were included in this dataset.
None mentioned for Tiger Time daycare - 5Frankfort Ymca After School Program4 score4(20)
402 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Parents praise the Frankfort YMCA for its friendly and helpful staff, quality facilities including pools and fitness amenities, and reasonable pricing. The program offers diverse activities like swimming lessons, basketball, and soccer with accommodating staff. One concern raised is the indefinite closure of the pool at the facility.
Friendly and helpful staffreasonable prices for lessonsquality facilities (poolweight room - 6Precious Promises3.87 score3.8(10)
1007 Mojave Trail, Frankfort, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children
Precious Promises receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and quality care provided by director Sharon and teachers like Mrs. Kat. However, several parents report serious concerns about administrative conduct, poor communication, and alleged inappropriate behavior toward children.
Loving and nurturing stafffamily-oriented environmentlong-term relationships with familiescreative learning activit - 7Southern Preschool & Childcare3.45 score3(6)
109 Steele Street, Frankfort, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 112 children
Southern Preschool & Childcare in Frankfort, Kentucky receives mixed reviews with significant safety and care concerns raised by multiple parents. While some parents report positive experiences with staff care and child development, several parents describe serious incidents including injuries, inadequate diaper changes, failure to notify parents of illnesses, poor management response to complaints, and interpersonal conflicts between children without proper supervision or se
Rating Distribution
Based on 15 daycares with Google ratings in Frankfort
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Frankfort, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Frankfort zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40601 | 27 | 3.97 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Frankfort (35–318 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
11
Large
76–150 children
11
Very Large
150+ children
5
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Frankfort based on parent reviews
New Horizons Child Development Center
316 Ann Street, Frankfort, KY
New Horizons Child Development Center in Frankfort receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight attentive, caring staff who help children thrive developmentally, with notable success addressing behavioral challenges and preparing children for kindergarten. Families report children are happy and excited to attend, with significant improvements compared to previous childcare experiences.
Wesley Center Day School
211 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY
Wesley Center Day School is a religious facility housed in a beautiful, historic church building that has been modernized with updated facilities. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, friendly, and accepting community atmosphere, with particular recognition for the caring pastoral leadership and inclusive environment.
Great Beginnings Child Care LLC
181 Doctors Drive, Frankfort, KY
Great Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's care, communication, and trustworthiness. Children reportedly enjoy attending and adjust well under staff guidance. One parent raised safety concerns, though details were not specified.
Kidzway Learning Center
5700 Us 127 South, Frankfort, KY
Tiger Time
10 Doctors Drive, Frankfort, KY
The reviews provided are for Frankfort Regional Medical Center, not Tiger Time daycare. No actual parent reviews for Tiger Time daycare were included in this dataset.
Frankfort Ymca After School Program
402 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY
Parents praise the Frankfort YMCA for its friendly and helpful staff, quality facilities including pools and fitness amenities, and reasonable pricing. The program offers diverse activities like swimming lessons, basketball, and soccer with accommodating staff. One concern raised is the indefinite closure of the pool at the facility.
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Daycare Centers in Frankfort, Kentucky
There are 27 daycare centers in Frankfort, 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 Frankfort have an average rating of 3.97 out of 5 across 15 rated facilities, with 27% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.65 stars. Our analysis covers 98 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Frankfort, 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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New Horizons Child Development Center in Frankfort receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight attentive, caring staff who help children thrive developmentally, with notable success addressing behavioral challenges and preparing children for kindergarten. Families report children are happy and excited to attend, with significant improvements compared to previous childcare experiences.
- Address
- 316 Ann Street, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 227-4907
Wesley Center Day School is a religious facility housed in a beautiful, historic church building that has been modernized with updated facilities. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, friendly, and accepting community atmosphere, with particular recognition for the caring pastoral leadership and inclusive environment.
- Address
- 211 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 227-4329
- Address
- 5700 Us 127 South, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 607-0944
Great Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's care, communication, and trustworthiness. Children reportedly enjoy attending and adjust well under staff guidance. One parent raised safety concerns, though details were not specified.
- Address
- 181 Doctors Drive, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 227-9448
The reviews provided are for Frankfort Regional Medical Center, not Tiger Time daycare. No actual parent reviews for Tiger Time daycare were included in this dataset.
- Address
- 10 Doctors Drive, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 875-8430
One parent highly recommends the center for its cleanliness, organized safety measures, and proactive communication, noting that their children are happy and well-cared for. In contrast, a separate review reports a serious safety incident involving a sick child left asleep near an open window in cold weather while staff were distracted.
- Address
- 1007 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 352-2986
One parent highlights the staff's friendliness, transparency, and prompt health communication, while another reports serious safety and hygiene failures including illness, improper diapering, and physical injuries.
- Address
- 375 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 352-4567
One parent highlights the center's cleanliness, secure entry, and proactive communication, while another criticizes a specific incident involving neglect of a sick child and inadequate supervision.
- Address
- 99 C Michael Davenport Blvd., Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 875-6699
Parents praise the Frankfort YMCA for its friendly and helpful staff, quality facilities including pools and fitness amenities, and reasonable pricing. The program offers diverse activities like swimming lessons, basketball, and soccer with accommodating staff. One concern raised is the indefinite closure of the pool at the facility.
- Address
- 402 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 227-9637
While one parent highlights the center's cleanliness, safety features, and the owner's proactive communication, another describes a serious incident involving a sick child left sleeping near an open window while staff ignored a child covered in vomit.
- Address
- 1491 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 699-2244
- Address
- 142 Laneview Drive, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 695-8810
Precious Promises receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and quality care provided by director Sharon and teachers like Mrs. Kat. However, several parents report serious concerns about administrative conduct, poor communication, and alleged inappropriate behavior toward children.
- Address
- 1007 Mojave Trail, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 695-1123
One parent reports that their children enjoy the program and appreciate the caring nature of the staff. However, another review highlights significant operational issues, specifically noting that the facility does not open until 8:15 AM despite advertised 7-5 hours, and that the office is often unstaffed.
- Address
- 955 Leestown Lane, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 227-1511
Southern Preschool & Childcare in Frankfort, Kentucky receives mixed reviews with significant safety and care concerns raised by multiple parents. While some parents report positive experiences with staff care and child development, several parents describe serious incidents including injuries, inadequate diaper changes, failure to notify parents of illnesses, poor management response to complaints, and interpersonal conflicts between children without proper supervision or se
- Address
- 109 Steele Street, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 227-9300
- Address
- 317 Capital Avenue, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 699-2399
- Address
- 506 W. Second Street, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 875-8658
- Address
- 75 Shepherd Way, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 223-5041
- Address
- 100 Doctors Drive, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 875-8400
- Address
- 120 Deepwood Road, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 227-7121
- Address
- 200 Laralan Ave, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 352-2589
- Address
- 100 Peaks Mill Rd, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 875-8450
- Address
- 1349 U.S. Highway 421 South, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 695-0744
- Address
- 300 Copperleaf Boulevard, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 695-6760
- Address
- 928 East Main St, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 695-6750
- Address
- 1 Cougar Lane, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 875-8884
- Address
- 200 Oak Ridge Drive, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 875-8420
- Address
- 416 West Main St, Frankfort, KY
- Phone
- (502) 223-8577
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