Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Shelbyville, KY
Compare 14 child daycare & preschools in Shelbyville. Average rating: 4.15/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Shelbyville, Kentucky at a glance
- Programs
- 14
- Avg rating
- 4.15/5
- Parent reviews
- 69
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Shelbyville has 14 licensed child daycare & preschools with 69 parent reviews averaging 4.15/5.The largest concentration is in 40065 with 22 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Shelbyville First Baptist Church Preschool4.53 score4.7(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 - 2Northside Early Learning Academy4.5 score5(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 - 3The Discovery Gym4.27 score4.5(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 - 4Child Town3.95 score3.9(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 - 5Shelbyville Community Day Care3.7 score3.4(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.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Shelbyville
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Shelbyville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Shelbyville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40065 | 22 | 4.15 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Shelbyville (12–232 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
11
Large
76–150 children
7
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Shelbyville based on parent reviews
Northside Early Learning Academy
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.
Little Hands Development Center
250 Haven Hill Road, Shelbyville, KY
Parents highlight exceptional communication through a dedicated app and daily updates, noting that staff treat families like family and provide a safe, nurturing environment. Reviewers appreciate the strong educational outcomes and inclusive atmosphere, with one family noting they would choose this center over private nanny care despite location changes.
The Discovery Gym
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.
Kids Play Child Care
54 Old Seven Mile Pike, Shelbyville, KY
One parent describes a five-year tenure with high satisfaction, highlighting strong teacher-child bonds and staff attentiveness, while another reports a negative experience involving staff negligence and distraction. A separate review cites incompetent care, noting workers prioritizing phones over crying infants.
Child Town
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.
Little Eagles Preschool
6040 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville, KY
A few parents highlight exceptional care, noting their children have thrived in a loving environment over several years. Specific staff members, including director Tammy, are praised for their dedication and quality. No negative feedback has been reported in the available reviews.
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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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Shelbyville have an average rating of 4.15 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 69 parent reviews.
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.
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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.
- Address
- 821 College Street, Shelbyville, KY
- Phone
- (502) 633-5123
Parents highlight exceptional communication through a dedicated app and daily updates, noting that staff treat families like family and provide a safe, nurturing environment. Reviewers appreciate the strong educational outcomes and inclusive atmosphere, with one family noting they would choose this center over private nanny care despite location changes.
- Address
- 250 Haven Hill Road, Shelbyville, KY
- Phone
- (502) 437-0547
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.
- Address
- 116 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY
- Phone
- (502) 437-0705
One parent describes a five-year tenure with high satisfaction, highlighting strong teacher-child bonds and staff attentiveness, while another reports a negative experience involving staff negligence and distraction. A separate review cites incompetent care, noting workers prioritizing phones over crying infants.
- Address
- 54 Old Seven Mile Pike, Shelbyville, KY
- Phone
- (502) 633-9663
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.
- Address
- 1940 Midland Trail, Shelbyville, KY
- Phone
- (502) 633-2050
A few parents highlight exceptional care, noting their children have thrived in a loving environment over several years. Specific staff members, including director Tammy, are praised for their dedication and quality. No negative feedback has been reported in the available reviews.
- Address
- 6040 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville, KY
- Phone
- (502) 633-3553
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.
- Address
- 520 Mt. Eden Road, Shelbyville, KY
- Phone
- (502) 633-6757
- Address
- 66 Brunerstown Road, Shelbyville, KY
- Phone
- (502) 647-0090
- Address
- 500 Rocket Lane, Shelbyville, KY
- Phone
- (502) 633-7105
- Address
- 728 Ginkgo Drive, Shelbyville, KY
- Phone
- (502) 633-7107
- Address
- 726 Henry Clay Street, Shelbyville, KY
- Phone
- (502) 633-2184
- Address
- 3103 Pheasant Court, Shelbyville, KY
- Phone
- (502) 647-9792
- Address
- 150 Warriors Way, Shelbyville, KY
- Phone
- (502) 633-7106
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.
- Address
- 90 Howard Drive, Shelbyville, KY
- Phone
- (502) 633-1007
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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- Location and hours that fit your schedule
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