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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Erlanger, KY

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Erlanger. Average rating: 4.51/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Erlanger, Kentucky at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.51/5
Parent reviews
56
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Erlanger has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 56 parent reviews averaging 4.51/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 41018 zip code, averaging 4.51 stars across 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Erlanger

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
    Silverlake Academy
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    301 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Parents praise Silverlake Academy as a comprehensive family fitness and recreation facility with excellent amenities including pools, trampolines, climbing structures, and organized classes. Staff are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Multiple reviewers note high pricing but feel the extensive facilities and activities justify the cost.

    Friendly and attentive staffdiverse amenities (poolstrampolinesclimbing areas
  2. 2
    Rainbow Child Care Center
    4.08 score
    4.1(19)

    4104 Dixie Highway, Erlanger, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 166 children

    Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (Erlanger KinderCare location) for its caring, attentive staff and clean facilities. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend, with teachers showing genuine care and patience. Multiple parents noted the professional, calm demeanor of staff with no yelling observed.

    Caring and attentive staffclean facilitycalm teaching approach with no yellinggood communication via app
  3. 3
    Bright Future Child Enrichment Center
    4 score
    4(15)

    3410 Turkeyfoot Road, Erlanger, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 131 children

    Parents consistently praise Bright Future for providing a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where children thrive and feel excited to attend. The center is noted for strong teacher-parent communication, cleanliness, organized classroom spaces, enriching activities, and a stable staff with low turnover. Children show measurable developmental progress and academic preparation for school.

    caring and attentive stafflow staff turnoverresponsive director (Stephanie)open-door communication policy

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Erlanger

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.51avg rating
7 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Erlanger zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4101812
4.51
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Erlanger (17–166 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

10

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Erlanger based on parent reviews

Silverlake Academy

4.5(20)

301 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger, KY

Parents praise Silverlake Academy as a comprehensive family fitness and recreation facility with excellent amenities including pools, trampolines, climbing structures, and organized classes. Staff are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Multiple reviewers note high pricing but feel the extensive facilities and activities justify the cost.

Friendly and attentive staffdiverse amenities (poolstrampolines

Sonlight Preschool

5(1)

116 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, KY

Early Learning Center At Erlanger Elsmere Schools

5(1)

450 Bartlett Avenue, Erlanger, KY

Rainbow Child Care Center

4.1(19)

4104 Dixie Highway, Erlanger, KY

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (Erlanger KinderCare location) for its caring, attentive staff and clean facilities. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend, with teachers showing genuine care and patience. Multiple parents noted the professional, calm demeanor of staff with no yelling observed.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitycalm teaching approach with no yelling

Bright Future Child Enrichment Center

4(15)

3410 Turkeyfoot Road, Erlanger, KY

Parents consistently praise Bright Future for providing a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where children thrive and feel excited to attend. The center is noted for strong teacher-parent communication, cleanliness, organized classroom spaces, enriching activities, and a stable staff with low turnover. Children show measurable developmental progress and academic preparation for school.

caring and attentive stafflow staff turnoverresponsive director (Stephanie)

Grace Edgett Child Development Center

4

31 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, KY

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Daycare types in Erlanger

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 4

Child Daycare & Preschools in Erlanger, Kentucky

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Erlanger, Kentucky, making up 58% of the 12 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Erlanger have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.51 stars. Our analysis covers 56 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Erlanger, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Erlanger

Showing 7 results

Sonlight Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
116 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, KY
Phone
(859) 342-2301
Early Learning Center At Erlanger Elsmere Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
450 Bartlett Avenue, Erlanger, KY
Phone
(859) 261-2181
Tender Love & Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
491 Erlanger Road, Erlanger, KY
Phone
(859) 360-2893
Silverlake Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents praise Silverlake Academy as a comprehensive family fitness and recreation facility with excellent amenities including pools, trampolines, climbing structures, and organized classes. Staff are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Multiple reviewers note high pricing but feel the extensive facilities and activities justify the cost.

Friendly and attentive staffdiverse amenities (poolstrampolines
Address
301 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger, KY
Phone
(859) 426-7777
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (Erlanger KinderCare location) for its caring, attentive staff and clean facilities. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend, with teachers showing genuine care and patience. Multiple parents noted the professional, calm demeanor of staff with no yelling observed.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitycalm teaching approach with no yelling
Address
4104 Dixie Highway, Erlanger, KY
Phone
(859) 342-8890
Grace Edgett Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
31 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, KY
Phone
(859) 342-8059
Bright Future Child Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Bright Future for providing a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where children thrive and feel excited to attend. The center is noted for strong teacher-parent communication, cleanliness, organized classroom spaces, enriching activities, and a stable staff with low turnover. Children show measurable developmental progress and academic preparation for school.

caring and attentive stafflow staff turnoverresponsive director (Stephanie)
Address
3410 Turkeyfoot Road, Erlanger, KY
Phone
(859) 341-3350

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Erlanger, Kentucky, out of 12 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Erlanger have an average Google rating of 4.51 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 57% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Erlanger, 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
Erlanger offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Erlanger for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Erlanger 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.