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Best Headstart Programs in Bardstown, KY

Compare 1 headstart programs in Bardstown. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Bardstown, Kentucky at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
17
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Bardstown offers 1 licensed headstart programs, 5 of which have public ratings averaging 4.5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 40004 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bardstown

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
    Nelson County Early Learning Child Care Center
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    1200 Cardinal Drive, Bardstown, KY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 178 children

    Nelson County Early Learning Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring staff, efficient operations, and quality early childhood education. One parent expressed frustration with communication and acceptance procedures during pandemic capacity restrictions. Overall, parents praise the school's professionalism and their children's learning experiences.

    Caring and loving teachersefficient drop-off/pick-up processstaff knows students b

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Bardstown

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
10 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Bardstown zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4000413
4.5
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Bardstown (13–197 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

6

Very Large

150+ children

5

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Daycare types in Bardstown

Child Daycare & Preschools 10Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Headstart Programs in Bardstown, Kentucky

There are 1 headstart programs in Bardstown, Kentucky, making up 8% of the 13 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 Bardstown have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 17 parent reviews.

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

All Headstart Programs in Bardstown

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Bardstown Head Start
Headstart Programs

Parents highlight the quality of instruction and staff, with one family noting their positive experience across multiple children and another expressing satisfaction with their daughter's time at the center. A third review simply describes the facility as a supportive environment for early learning and development.

excellent servicegreat teachersamazing school
Address
219 East Muir Avenue, Bardstown, KY
Phone
(502) 348-9240

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Bardstown, Kentucky, out of 13 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 Bardstown have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 80% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Bardstown, 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
Bardstown offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 Bardstown for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bardstown 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.