Best Daycare Centers in Hopkinsville, KY
Compare 26 daycare centers in Hopkinsville. Average rating: 4.08/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Hopkinsville, Kentucky at a glance
- Daycares
- 26
- Avg rating
- 4.08/5
- Parent reviews
- 121
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Hopkinsville has 26 licensed daycares with 121 parent reviews averaging 4.08/5.The largest concentration is in 42240 with 26 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hopkinsville
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 Life Ministries Child Care Center4.58 score5(7)
202 Trail Of Tears, Hopkinsville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
Parents consistently praise New Life Ministries Child Care Center for its faith-based approach, caring staff, and safe, clean environment. Reviews highlight the spiritual component of care, quality food, and the family-like atmosphere. Former and current employees recommend the center as a trustworthy place for childcare.
Faith-based curriculumclean facilitykind and nurturing staffquality catered food - 2Shepherd'S Little Lambs Day Care4.56 score4.7(20)
212 Sanderson Drive, Hopkinsville, KY · Church Daycare · Capacity: 91 children
Parents consistently praise Shepherd's Little Lambs for exceptional staff care, professionalism, and creating a nurturing environment where children thrive. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting staff reliability, engaging activities, and strong communication with families. Parents report high satisfaction and trust in the facility's ability to meet individual child needs.
Caring and professional staffsafe and nurturing environmentsensory and outdoor activitiesreliable and consistent care - 3A Place To Grow Learning Center4.48 score4.6(20)
621 Millbrooke Drive, Hopkinsville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children
A Place to Grow Learning Center in Hopkinsville receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean and spacious facility, strong educational curriculum, and children's happiness and comfort at the center.
Welcoming and caring staffclean facilityample space for playattentive and experienced teachers - 4It Takes A Village Early Childcare Center4.24 score4.3(19)
2204 Canton Street, Hopkinsville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
It Takes a Village Early Childcare Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky receives consistently high praise from parents for its rigorous academic curriculum, nurturing environment, and strong leadership by director Allison Simon. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, often exceeding grade-level expectations, while also developing strong social-emotional skills and lasting friendships within a family-oriented community.
Rigorous academic curriculumchildren exceed grade-level expectationsstrong director leadership (Allison Simon)caring and nurturing staff - 5Weekday Ministries Program4.13 score4.2(10)
1400 South Main Street, Hopkinsville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 138 children
Weekday Ministries Program is a church-based daycare in Hopkinsville, Kentucky with an overall positive reputation. Reviews primarily praise the welcoming community, quality worship services, and active children's programs. Most reviewers highlight the faith-centered environment and family-oriented atmosphere.
Welcoming communitycontemporary and traditional worship servicesactive children's programsBible study classes - 6Small Steps Of Faith LLC3.77 score3.6(7)
196 Mitch Lane, Hopkinsville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children
Small Steps of Faith LLC has a significant divide in parent experiences between its two buildings. While Building 1 receives praise for compassionate, professional staff and educational focus, Building 2 has documented concerns including rude management, inappropriate discipline practices, state regulation violations, and inadequate infant care standards.
Compassionate and committed staff in Building 1educational growth focusprofessional atmospherewelcoming env - 7Kidz Academy3.63 score3.4(8)
1027 Pyle Lane, Hopkinsville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children
Kidz Academy receives mixed reviews with strong praise for cleanliness, communication, and several dedicated teachers, but significant concerns about inconsistent policies regarding sending children home for minor issues, questionable discipline practices, and problematic staff members. Multiple parents report being called to pick up their children multiple times per week for minor reasons like mosquito bites and rashes, while still paying full tuition.
Clean facilityfriendly and knowledgeable staffdaily communication with parents about child's activitiessome exceptional teachers (Mrs. Colotta - 8Hopkinsville'S Let'S Go Play Academy3.18 score2.6(7)
15 Airport Road, Hopkinsville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
This daycare has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the caring, welcoming staff who treat children like their own. However, multiple parents report serious concerns including aggressive staff behavior, inadequate supervision, unexplained injuries, and management's failure to address or discipline staff misconduct.
Loving and caring staffwelcoming environmentchildren enjoy attendingstaff treats kids like their own
Rating Distribution
Based on 15 daycares with Google ratings in Hopkinsville
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 121 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Hopkinsville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Hopkinsville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42240 | 26 | 4.08 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Hopkinsville (12–256 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
11
Large
76–150 children
11
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Hopkinsville based on parent reviews
New Life Ministries Child Care Center
202 Trail Of Tears, Hopkinsville, KY
Parents consistently praise New Life Ministries Child Care Center for its faith-based approach, caring staff, and safe, clean environment. Reviews highlight the spiritual component of care, quality food, and the family-like atmosphere. Former and current employees recommend the center as a trustworthy place for childcare.
Shepherd'S Little Lambs Day Care
212 Sanderson Drive, Hopkinsville, KY
Parents consistently praise Shepherd's Little Lambs for exceptional staff care, professionalism, and creating a nurturing environment where children thrive. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting staff reliability, engaging activities, and strong communication with families. Parents report high satisfaction and trust in the facility's ability to meet individual child needs.
A Place To Grow Learning Center
621 Millbrooke Drive, Hopkinsville, KY
A Place to Grow Learning Center in Hopkinsville receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean and spacious facility, strong educational curriculum, and children's happiness and comfort at the center.
It Takes A Village Early Childcare Center
2204 Canton Street, Hopkinsville, KY
It Takes a Village Early Childcare Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky receives consistently high praise from parents for its rigorous academic curriculum, nurturing environment, and strong leadership by director Allison Simon. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, often exceeding grade-level expectations, while also developing strong social-emotional skills and lasting friendships within a family-oriented community.
Promise Land Preschool
2601 S. Walnut Street, Hopkinsville, KY
University Heights Academy Preschool
1300 Academy Drive, Hopkinsville, KY
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Daycare Centers in Hopkinsville, Kentucky
There are 26 daycare centers in Hopkinsville, 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 Hopkinsville have an average rating of 4.08 out of 5 across 15 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.85 stars. Our analysis covers 121 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Hopkinsville, 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 Hopkinsville
Showing 26 results
- Address
- 2601 S. Walnut Street, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 985-1530
Parents consistently praise New Life Ministries Child Care Center for its faith-based approach, caring staff, and safe, clean environment. Reviews highlight the spiritual component of care, quality food, and the family-like atmosphere. Former and current employees recommend the center as a trustworthy place for childcare.
- Address
- 202 Trail Of Tears, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 885-2244
- Address
- 1300 Academy Drive, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 886-0254
Parents consistently praise Shepherd's Little Lambs for exceptional staff care, professionalism, and creating a nurturing environment where children thrive. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting staff reliability, engaging activities, and strong communication with families. Parents report high satisfaction and trust in the facility's ability to meet individual child needs.
- Address
- 212 Sanderson Drive, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 885-2707
A Place to Grow Learning Center in Hopkinsville receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean and spacious facility, strong educational curriculum, and children's happiness and comfort at the center.
- Address
- 621 Millbrooke Drive, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 885-7211
- Address
- 1355 Glass Avenue, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 707-0740
It Takes a Village Early Childcare Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky receives consistently high praise from parents for its rigorous academic curriculum, nurturing environment, and strong leadership by director Allison Simon. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, often exceeding grade-level expectations, while also developing strong social-emotional skills and lasting friendships within a family-oriented community.
- Address
- 2204 Canton Street, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 962-7410
Weekday Ministries Program is a church-based daycare in Hopkinsville, Kentucky with an overall positive reputation. Reviews primarily praise the welcoming community, quality worship services, and active children's programs. Most reviewers highlight the faith-centered environment and family-oriented atmosphere.
- Address
- 1400 South Main Street, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 885-1357
- Address
- 686 North Drive-Brickyard Plaza, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 885-5559
- Address
- 180 & 190 Cave Street, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 962-7595
Small Steps of Faith LLC has a significant divide in parent experiences between its two buildings. While Building 1 receives praise for compassionate, professional staff and educational focus, Building 2 has documented concerns including rude management, inappropriate discipline practices, state regulation violations, and inadequate infant care standards.
- Address
- 196 Mitch Lane, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (305) 903-1759
- Address
- 216 Mitch Lane, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 632-1819
Kidz Academy receives mixed reviews with strong praise for cleanliness, communication, and several dedicated teachers, but significant concerns about inconsistent policies regarding sending children home for minor issues, questionable discipline practices, and problematic staff members. Multiple parents report being called to pick up their children multiple times per week for minor reasons like mosquito bites and rashes, while still paying full tuition.
- Address
- 1027 Pyle Lane, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 707-9100
One parent notes that while some staff are nice, the center lacks supervision, leaving children to fend for themselves. Another criticizes the ownership for alleged retaliation, poor communication regarding incidents, and prioritizing finances over child safety. A third review states the center expelled a child after four days for failing to manage behavioral issues related to his background and sensory needs.
- Address
- 120 Iroquois Drive, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 881-1055
This daycare has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the caring, welcoming staff who treat children like their own. However, multiple parents report serious concerns including aggressive staff behavior, inadequate supervision, unexplained injuries, and management's failure to address or discipline staff misconduct.
- Address
- 15 Airport Road, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 885-4309
- Address
- 415 Millbrooke Drive, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 887-7277
- Address
- 500 North Main Street, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 885-1332
First United Methodist Church Daycare in Hopkinsville is a religious facility with strong positive reviews praising its welcoming community and comprehensive programs. Parents appreciate the church's worship services, children's programs, and faith-based environment. Most reviews focus on church services rather than daycare-specific experiences.
- Address
- 1305 South Main Street, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 886-5213
- Address
- 14405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 887-7314
- Address
- 313 Blane Drive, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 887-7230
- Address
- 5005 Princeton Road, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 887-7337
- Address
- 1107 S. Virginia Street, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 890-0575
- Address
- 8349 Eagle Way Bypass, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 885-2417
- Address
- 3822 Lafayette Road, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 890-6040
- Address
- 525 Hubbardsville Lane, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 962-7337
- Address
- 403 Moores Drive, Hopkinsville, KY
- Phone
- (270) 962-7229
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Frequently asked questions
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
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- Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
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