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14 Child Daycare & Preschools in Shelbyville, Kentucky

Browse all 14 child daycare & preschools in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Shelbyville

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
    Shelbyville First Baptist Church Preschool
    4.53 score
    4.7(15)

    1516 Midland Trail, Shelbyville, KY · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

    Shelbyville First Baptist Church Preschool receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 average rating across recent reviews. Parents praise the welcoming church community, biblical-centered teachings, and caring staff. The facility is noted for its clean environment, friendly atmosphere, and community involvement.

    welcoming communitycaring staffbiblical instructionclean facility
  2. 2
    Northside Early Learning Academy
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    821 College Street, Shelbyville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Parents consistently praise Northside Early Learning Academy for its caring, supportive staff who make children feel special and help them develop academically and socially. Multiple reviewers highlight the teachers' patience, dedication, and genuine concern for each child's well-being, with several noting significant developmental progress in their children.

    Caring and supportive teacherspatient with special needschild development and learning progressstaff goes above and beyond
  3. 3
    The Discovery Gym
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    116 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

    The Discovery Gym receives mixed reviews. Supporters praise small class sizes, individual attention, engaged teachers, low homework, and no standardized testing. However, some parents report the school removes children for age-appropriate behavioral issues and failed to address bullying.

    Small class sizesindividual attentiondedicated and caring teachersminimal homework
  4. 4
    Child Town
    3.95 score
    3.9(5)

    1940 Midland Trail, Shelbyville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 232 children

    Child Town receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents regarding staff quality, child care, and communication. Parents praise the caring and hardworking teachers, effective use of technology for parent-teacher communication, and children's academic progress. One negative review concerns employment practices and staff termination procedures.

    caring and helpful staffexcellent teachersgood communication via appaccommodates food restrictions
  5. 5
    Shelbyville Community Day Care
    3.7 score
    3.4(5)

    520 Mt. Eden Road, Shelbyville, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Shelbyville Community Day Care has highly polarized reviews. While one parent praises the center's values and strongly recommends it, multiple parents report serious concerns including children being dismissed for normal developmental behaviors like climbing, staff appearing disengaged, inconsistent hours, and alleged inappropriate staff behavior toward children.

    Strong valueschildren enjoy attending

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Shelbyville based on parent reviews

Northside Early Learning Academy

5(5)

821 College Street, Shelbyville, KY

Parents consistently praise Northside Early Learning Academy for its caring, supportive staff who make children feel special and help them develop academically and socially. Multiple reviewers highlight the teachers' patience, dedication, and genuine concern for each child's well-being, with several noting significant developmental progress in their children.

Caring and supportive teacherspatient with special needschild development and learning progress

Little Hands Development Center

4.9(4)

250 Haven Hill Road, Shelbyville, KY

The Discovery Gym

4.5(6)

116 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY

The Discovery Gym receives mixed reviews. Supporters praise small class sizes, individual attention, engaged teachers, low homework, and no standardized testing. However, some parents report the school removes children for age-appropriate behavioral issues and failed to address bullying.

Small class sizesindividual attentiondedicated and caring teachers

Kids Play Child Care

4.3(3)

54 Old Seven Mile Pike, Shelbyville, KY

Child Town

3.9(5)

1940 Midland Trail, Shelbyville, KY

Child Town receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents regarding staff quality, child care, and communication. Parents praise the caring and hardworking teachers, effective use of technology for parent-teacher communication, and children's academic progress. One negative review concerns employment practices and staff termination procedures.

caring and helpful staffexcellent teachersgood communication via app

Little Eagles Preschool

3.5(3)

6040 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville, KY

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Shelbyville, Kentucky

There are 14 child daycare & preschools in Shelbyville, Kentucky, making up 64% of the 22 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 Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville

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Northside Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Northside Early Learning Academy for its caring, supportive staff who make children feel special and help them develop academically and socially. Multiple reviewers highlight the teachers' patience, dedication, and genuine concern for each child's well-being, with several noting significant developmental progress in their children.

Caring and supportive teacherspatient with special needschild development and learning progress
Address
821 College Street, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 633-5123
Little Hands Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
250 Haven Hill Road, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 437-0547
The Discovery Gym
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Discovery Gym receives mixed reviews. Supporters praise small class sizes, individual attention, engaged teachers, low homework, and no standardized testing. However, some parents report the school removes children for age-appropriate behavioral issues and failed to address bullying.

Small class sizesindividual attentiondedicated and caring teachers
Address
116 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 437-0705
Kids Play Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
54 Old Seven Mile Pike, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 633-9663
Child Town
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Child Town receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents regarding staff quality, child care, and communication. Parents praise the caring and hardworking teachers, effective use of technology for parent-teacher communication, and children's academic progress. One negative review concerns employment practices and staff termination procedures.

caring and helpful staffexcellent teachersgood communication via app
Address
1940 Midland Trail, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 633-2050
Little Eagles Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
6040 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 633-3553
Shelbyville Community Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Shelbyville Community Day Care has highly polarized reviews. While one parent praises the center's values and strongly recommends it, multiple parents report serious concerns including children being dismissed for normal developmental behaviors like climbing, staff appearing disengaged, inconsistent hours, and alleged inappropriate staff behavior toward children.

Strong valueschildren enjoy attending
Address
520 Mt. Eden Road, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 633-6757
Creative Kids Preschool & Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
66 Brunerstown Road, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 647-0090
Wright Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
500 Rocket Lane, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 633-7105
Tiger Academy At Southside Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
728 Ginkgo Drive, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 633-7107
Wooden Chicken Activity Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
726 Henry Clay Street, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 633-2184
Incredikids
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3103 Pheasant Court, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 647-9792
Panther Power At Painted Stone Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
150 Warriors Way, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 633-7106
Associates In Pediatric Therapy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Associates in Pediatric Therapy is a therapy center (not a traditional daycare) that provides occupational, speech, and ABA therapy services across multiple Kentucky locations. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the quality of care, therapist expertise, and positive outcomes for children. Parents consistently highlight strong therapeutic relationships and noticeable progress in their children's development.

Caring and compassionate therapistsvisible progress and improvement in childrentherapists who genuinely engage with clients
Address
90 Howard Drive, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 633-1007

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Frequently asked questions

There are 14 child daycare & preschools daycares in Shelbyville, Kentucky, out of 22 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 Shelbyville, 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
Shelbyville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 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 Shelbyville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Shelbyville 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.