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Best Daycare Centers in Mt Vernon, KY

Compare 4 daycare centers in Mt Vernon. Average rating: 3.43/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Mt Vernon, Kentucky at a glance

Daycares
4
Avg rating
3.43/5
Parent reviews
29
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Mt Vernon has 4 licensed daycares with 29 parent reviews averaging 3.43/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mt Vernon

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
    Rockcastle Hospital Child Development Center
    3.68 score
    3.6(20)

    145 Newcomb Avenue, Mt. Vernon, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    NOTE: The reviews provided are for Rockcastle Regional Hospital, not the Rockcastle Hospital Child Development Center daycare. Reviews praise the hospital's medical staff, doctors, and nurses for compassionate, high-quality care across emergency, pediatric, ICU, and general inpatient services. Patients report feeling well-supported and receiving excellent medical treatment.

    Compassionate and kind staffprofessional doctors and nursesthorough medical careattentive to patient and family needs
  2. 2
    Lisa'S Little People Day Care And Learning Center
    3.29 score
    2.7(6)

    100 Crawford Lane, Mt. Vernon, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children

    Lisa's Little People Day Care has received overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious concerns about staff conduct, including physical discipline of children, verbal abuse, and reports of bed bugs. One positive review praised it as a great place, but five detailed negative reviews describe harmful treatment of children and allegations of corporal punishment.

    Friendly environmentrecommended by one parent

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Mt Vernon

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

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Mt Vernon (37–60 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Mt Vernon based on parent reviews

Seek And Learn Child Development

4(3)

201 Ocean Front View Dr, Mt. Vernon, KY

One parent highlights a nurturing environment where infants and young children enjoy consistent, affectionate care from staff, while another long-term family describes a severe decline in program quality marked by high staff turnover, inconsistent caregiving, and allegations of verbal abuse and physical roughness by a teacher who was not immediately terminated. The latter account also notes that the family was dismissed from the program following their complaints and an internal investigation, suggesting that raising issues can result in exclusion despite prior positive experiences.

affectionate staffhappy childrenengaging learning activities

Rockcastle Hospital Child Development Center

3.6(20)

145 Newcomb Avenue, Mt. Vernon, KY

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Rockcastle Regional Hospital, not the Rockcastle Hospital Child Development Center daycare. Reviews praise the hospital's medical staff, doctors, and nurses for compassionate, high-quality care across emergency, pediatric, ICU, and general inpatient services. Patients report feeling well-supported and receiving excellent medical treatment.

Compassionate and kind staffprofessional doctors and nursesthorough medical care

Lisa'S Little People Day Care And Learning Center

2.7(6)

100 Crawford Lane, Mt. Vernon, KY

Lisa's Little People Day Care has received overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious concerns about staff conduct, including physical discipline of children, verbal abuse, and reports of bed bugs. One positive review praised it as a great place, but five detailed negative reviews describe harmful treatment of children and allegations of corporal punishment.

Friendly environmentrecommended by one parent

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Daycare Centers in Mt Vernon, Kentucky

There are 4 daycare centers in Mt Vernon, 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 Mt Vernon have an average rating of 3.43 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.43 stars. Our analysis covers 29 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Mt Vernon, 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 Mt Vernon

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Seek And Learn Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights a nurturing environment where infants and young children enjoy consistent, affectionate care from staff, while another long-term family describes a severe decline in program quality marked by high staff turnover, inconsistent caregiving, and allegations of verbal abuse and physical roughness by a teacher who was not immediately terminated. The latter account also notes that the family was dismissed from the program following their complaints and an internal investigation, suggesting that raising issues can result in exclusion despite prior positive experiences.

affectionate staffhappy childrenengaging learning activities
Address
201 Ocean Front View Dr, Mt. Vernon, KY
Phone
(606) 256-2229
Rockcastle Hospital Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Rockcastle Regional Hospital, not the Rockcastle Hospital Child Development Center daycare. Reviews praise the hospital's medical staff, doctors, and nurses for compassionate, high-quality care across emergency, pediatric, ICU, and general inpatient services. Patients report feeling well-supported and receiving excellent medical treatment.

Compassionate and kind staffprofessional doctors and nursesthorough medical care
Address
145 Newcomb Avenue, Mt. Vernon, KY
Phone
(606) 256-1655
Lisa'S Little People Day Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Lisa's Little People Day Care has received overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious concerns about staff conduct, including physical discipline of children, verbal abuse, and reports of bed bugs. One positive review praised it as a great place, but five detailed negative reviews describe harmful treatment of children and allegations of corporal punishment.

Friendly environmentrecommended by one parent
Address
100 Crawford Lane, Mt. Vernon, KY
Phone
(606) 256-8858
Family Life Child & Family Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
64 Beiting Lane, Mt. Vernon, KY
Phone
(606) 256-5613

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 all daycares in Mt Vernon, Kentucky. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Mt Vernon have an average Google rating of 3.43 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Mt Vernon, 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
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 Mt Vernon for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mt Vernon 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.