How do I choose the right daycare in Hopkinsville?

When choosing a daycare in Hopkinsville, 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

What types of daycare are available in Hopkinsville?

Hopkinsville offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities Headstart Programs — 2 facilities Church Daycare — 5 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Centers in Hopkinsville, Kentucky (26 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Kentucky?

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 Hopkinsville for current pricing.

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.

New Life Ministries Child Care Center

4.58 score

5(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

Shepherd'S Little Lambs Day Care

4.56 score

4.7(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

A Place To Grow Learning Center

4.48 score

4.6(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

It Takes A Village Early Childcare Center

4.24 score

4.3(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

Weekday Ministries Program

4.13 score

4.2(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

Small Steps Of Faith LLC

3.77 score

3.6(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

Kidz Academy

3.63 score

3.4(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

Hopkinsville'S Let'S Go Play Academy

3.18 score

2.6(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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

There are 26 all daycares in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Hopkinsville, 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

Hopkinsville offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
Church Daycare — 5 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Hopkinsville for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Hopkinsville 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.

26 Daycare Centers in Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hopkinsville

Top Rated

New Life Ministries Child Care Center

Shepherd'S Little Lambs Day Care

A Place To Grow Learning Center

It Takes A Village Early Childcare Center

Promise Land Preschool

University Heights Academy Preschool

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