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Best Daycare Centers in Franklin, KY

Compare 8 daycare centers in Franklin. Average rating: 3.77/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Franklin, Kentucky at a glance

Daycares
8
Avg rating
3.77/5
Parent reviews
6
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Franklin offers 8 licensed daycares, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 3.77/5.The largest concentration is in 42134 with 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Franklin

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.77avg rating
7 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Franklin zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
421348
3.77
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Franklin (12–211 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Franklin based on parent reviews

Happyland Daycare

4.7(1)

303 East Cedar Street, Franklin, KY

Greentree North Child Care And Learning Center

3(1)

820 Blackjack Road, Franklin, KY

Green Tree Child Care And Learning Center

3.6(4)

207 W. Madison Street, Franklin, KY

Feedback for Green Tree Child Care and Learning Center is mixed, with some parents praising the loving environment and accommodating hours, while others report serious safety concerns and unprofessional staff behavior. Specific complaints include allegations of physical altercations between children, exposure to extreme weather, and staff hostility toward concerned parents. Positive experiences highlight good curriculum, clean facilities, and strong communication, though negative accounts detail a toxic conflict resolution process and potential neglect.

Loving and caring staffaccommodating hoursclean and well-maintained facilities

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Daycare types in Franklin

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1

Daycare Centers in Franklin, Kentucky

There are 8 daycare centers in Franklin, 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 Franklin have an average rating of 3.77 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.77 stars. Our analysis covers 6 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Franklin, 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 Franklin

Showing 8 results

Happyland Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
303 East Cedar Street, Franklin, KY
Phone
(270) 586-8525
Green Tree Child Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Feedback for Green Tree Child Care and Learning Center is mixed, with some parents praising the loving environment and accommodating hours, while others report serious safety concerns and unprofessional staff behavior. Specific complaints include allegations of physical altercations between children, exposure to extreme weather, and staff hostility toward concerned parents. Positive experiences highlight good curriculum, clean facilities, and strong communication, though negative accounts detail a toxic conflict resolution process and potential neglect.

Loving and caring staffaccommodating hoursclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
207 W. Madison Street, Franklin, KY
Phone
(270) 598-0071
Greentree North Child Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
820 Blackjack Road, Franklin, KY
Phone
(270) 253-3578
Just For Kids Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
109 Finn Street, Franklin, KY
Phone
(270) 598-0610
Simpson County Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
211 South Main Street, Franklin, KY
Phone
(270) 782-3162
Kid'S First Daycare/Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
211 S. Main Street, Franklin, KY
Phone
(270) 586-2029
Downey'S Buttons-N-Bows
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
608 West Cedar Street, Franklin, KY
Phone
(270) 586-9900
Life Point Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
840 Witt Rd., Franklin, KY
Phone
(270) 813-5433

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in Franklin, Kentucky. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Franklin have an average Google rating of 3.77 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Franklin, 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
Franklin offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 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 Franklin for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Franklin 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.