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Best Daycare Centers in Mayfield, KY

Compare 15 daycare centers in Mayfield. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Mayfield, Kentucky at a glance

Daycares
15
Avg rating
4.8/5
Parent reviews
59
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Mayfield has 15 licensed daycares with 59 parent reviews averaging 4.8/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 86% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 42066 zip code, averaging 4.8 stars across 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mayfield

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.

  1. 1
    Mother Goose Learning Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    116 West Willow Drive, Mayfield, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

    Mother Goose Learning Center in Mayfield, Kentucky receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents reviewed. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication through their app, and notable child development outcomes. Families report feeling confident in the center's safety measures and the warm, nurturing environment provided.

    Friendly and attentive staffexcellent daily communication via appstrong safety and security measureschild development progress and school readiness
  2. 2
    Little Hearts & Little Hands Home Daycare
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    307 Golf Cart Drive, Mayfield, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Parents consistently praise Little Hearts & Little Hands for providing loving, educational care with strong kindergarten preparation. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, large playground, and owner Patsy May's personal attention to each child, including special celebrations and community guest visits. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report feeling confident leaving their kids in the center's care.

    Experienced and caring staffstrong kindergarten readiness preparationclean facilitylarge updated playground

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Mayfield

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.77avg rating
11 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Mayfield zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4206615
4.8
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Mayfield (17–170 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Mayfield based on parent reviews

Mother Goose Learning Center

4.8(20)

116 West Willow Drive, Mayfield, KY

Mother Goose Learning Center in Mayfield, Kentucky receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents reviewed. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication through their app, and notable child development outcomes. Families report feeling confident in the center's safety measures and the warm, nurturing environment provided.

Friendly and attentive staffexcellent daily communication via appstrong safety and security measures

Little Hearts & Little Hands Home Daycare

4.8(20)

307 Golf Cart Drive, Mayfield, KY

Parents consistently praise Little Hearts & Little Hands for providing loving, educational care with strong kindergarten preparation. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, large playground, and owner Patsy May's personal attention to each child, including special celebrations and community guest visits. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report feeling confident leaving their kids in the center's care.

Experienced and caring staffstrong kindergarten readiness preparationclean facility

Big Grannie'S Daycare

5(3)

312 & 320 West Water Street, Mayfield, KY

Reviewers highlight the kindness and management quality of staff members Darby and Linda, noting a positive atmosphere for children. Parents appreciate the fun and enjoyable environment provided for their kids.

Great staffWonderful with childrenGreat atmosphere

Mayfield Graves Y'S Guys Early Child Care Center

5(3)

118 West South Street, Mayfield, KY

Parents highlight Darby and Linda as wonderful with children and praise the great atmosphere and management. Reviewers describe the environment as good for kids and fun. No negatives are mentioned in the available feedback.

great peoplewonderful with childrengreat atmosphere

Little Angels Child Care

5(2)

952 South 8th Street, Mayfield, KY

Stepping Stones Learning Center

4(2)

212 East Water Street, Mayfield, KY

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Daycare types in Mayfield

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Daycare Centers in Mayfield, Kentucky

There are 15 daycare centers in Mayfield, 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 Mayfield have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 86% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 59 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Mayfield, 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 Mayfield

Showing 15 results

Ky Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
311 North 8th Street, Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 247-5872
Big Grannie'S Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Reviewers highlight the kindness and management quality of staff members Darby and Linda, noting a positive atmosphere for children. Parents appreciate the fun and enjoyable environment provided for their kids.

Great staffWonderful with childrenGreat atmosphere
Address
312 & 320 West Water Street, Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 247-2851
Little Angels Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
952 South 8th Street, Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 251-0200
Mayfield Graves Y'S Guys Early Child Care Center
Church Daycare
5

Parents highlight Darby and Linda as wonderful with children and praise the great atmosphere and management. Reviewers describe the environment as good for kids and fun. No negatives are mentioned in the available feedback.

great peoplewonderful with childrengreat atmosphere
Address
118 West South Street, Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 247-0049
Mother Goose Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Mother Goose Learning Center in Mayfield, Kentucky receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents reviewed. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication through their app, and notable child development outcomes. Families report feeling confident in the center's safety measures and the warm, nurturing environment provided.

Friendly and attentive staffexcellent daily communication via appstrong safety and security measures
Address
116 West Willow Drive, Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 356-1570
Little Hearts & Little Hands Home Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Little Hearts & Little Hands for providing loving, educational care with strong kindergarten preparation. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, large playground, and owner Patsy May's personal attention to each child, including special celebrations and community guest visits. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report feeling confident leaving their kids in the center's care.

Experienced and caring staffstrong kindergarten readiness preparationclean facility
Address
307 Golf Cart Drive, Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 247-0936
Stepping Stones Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
212 East Water Street, Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 247-1968
Sedalia Y'S Guys
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5252 State Route 97, Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 247-0049
Early Eagle Academy - Farmington
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7730 State Route 121 South, Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 328-4830
Central Y'S Guys
Child Daycare & Preschools

The reviews appear to be misattributed to a daycare and instead describe a gas station. Reviewers mention friendly staff and food quality, but multiple complaints center on facility access issues, operational problems, and customer service failures.

Friendly employeespizza qualityfuel availability
Address
2262 State Route 121 North, Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 247-0049
Peanuts Gang Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
67 St. Rt. 2205, Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 247-1183
Mayfield City Y'S Guys
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1004 Backusburg Road, Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 247-0049
Graves County Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
2262 State Route 121 North, Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 328-4907
The Kidstruction Zone
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
290 Dick Castleman Bypass, Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 804-7017
Early Eagle Academy - Graves County Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
625 Jimtown Rd., Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 328-4890

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Frequently asked questions

There are 15 all daycares in Mayfield, Kentucky. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Mayfield have an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 86% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Mayfield, 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
Mayfield offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Mayfield for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mayfield 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.