How do I choose the right daycare in Mayfield?

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

What types of daycare are available in Mayfield?

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.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Mayfield, Kentucky (11 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 Mayfield for current pricing.

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.

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

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

Child Daycare & Preschools in Mayfield, Kentucky

There are 11 child daycare & preschools in Mayfield, Kentucky, making up 73% of the 15 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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

There are 11 child daycare & preschools daycares in Mayfield, Kentucky, out of 15 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

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.

11 Child Daycare & Preschools in Mayfield, Kentucky

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mayfield

Top Rated

Mother Goose Learning Center

Little Hearts & Little Hands Home Daycare

Big Grannie'S Daycare

Little Angels Child Care

Stepping Stones Learning Center

Ky Kids Preschool

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Daycare types in Mayfield