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Best Headstart Programs in Berea, KY

Compare 2 headstart programs in Berea. Average rating: 4.09/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Berea, Kentucky at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.09/5
Parent reviews
84
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Berea has 2 licensed headstart programs with 84 parent reviews averaging 4.09/5.The largest concentration is in 40403 with 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Berea

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
    Southern Madison Childcare Center
    4.56 score
    4.8(12)

    408 Mini Mall Drive, Berea, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 94 children

    Southern Madison Childcare Center receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and welcoming staff, quality activities, and personalized attention to children. The new leadership is credited with significantly improving the center.

    Caring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentengaging activities and field tripsgood food
  2. 2
    Berea Head Start
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    214 Jefferson Street, Berea, KY · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 20 children

    These reviews appear to be for a senior center rather than a daycare facility. Reviewers consistently praise the facility for being clean, spacious, and welcoming. The center offers activities, meals, exercise classes, and serves as a venue for community events.

    Clean facilityfriendly and welcoming staffspaciousaffordable activities
  3. 3
    Grow & Learn Child Development Center Of Berea INC.
    3.88 score
    3.8(7)

    183 & 185 Glades Road, Berea, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

    GROW & LEARN Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Some parents report children thriving with friendly and communicative staff, while others cite serious concerns including safety issues, poor child management, unprofessional practices, and billing problems.

    Staff friendliness and compassionchildren enjoy attendinglong-term retention of familiescommunicative staff
  4. 4
    Telford Community Center Ymca INC.
    3.84 score
    3.8(20)

    75 Old Us 25 North, Berea, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

    Reviews praise the YMCA's friendly and welcoming community atmosphere, cleanliness, and diverse class offerings. Staff are consistently described as helpful and nice. The facility includes childcare as part of membership and offers numerous activities for children.

    Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilityincluded childcare with membership60+ weekly classes
  5. 5
    Bright Beginnings Day Care
    3.77 score
    3.6(7)

    214 Jefferson St., Berea, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children

    Bright Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current parents, with six 5-star reviews praising staff care, communication, cleanliness, and facility improvements. One former parent gave a 1-star rating citing unprofessionalism. Recent reviews suggest significant improvements have been made over the past five years.

    Patient and caring staffexcellent parent-staff communicationclean and safe facilityBrightwheel app for updates
  6. 6
    Bright Beginnings Day Care & Learning Center
    3.77 score
    3.6(7)

    116 Prince Royal Drive, Berea, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

    Bright Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong communication, and clean facility. Parents highlight recent improvements and the director's dedication, though one review mentions unprofessionalism concerns. The facility appears to have significantly improved from its past, with recent parents noting it is now a safe, loving environment.

    Patient and caring staffexcellent parent-staff communication
  7. 7
    Bright Beginnings
    3.77 score
    3.6(7)

    116 Prince Royal Drive, Berea, KY · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 130 children

    Bright Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong communication, and safe, clean facility. Parents highlight recent improvements and the director's dedication. One negative review mentions unprofessionalism but lacks specific details.

    Patient and caring staffexcellent parent-child communication via Brighwheel appclean and safe facilityattentive director (Ms. Hali)

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Berea

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
5
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 84 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Patient and caring staff
3
2Clean facility
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.1avg rating
9 daycares · 6 rated

Headstart Programs

4.05avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Berea zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4040310
4.13
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Berea (20–168 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Berea based on parent reviews

Berea Head Start

4.5(20)

214 Jefferson Street, Berea, KY

These reviews appear to be for a senior center rather than a daycare facility. Reviewers consistently praise the facility for being clean, spacious, and welcoming. The center offers activities, meals, exercise classes, and serves as a venue for community events.

Clean facilityfriendly and welcoming staffspacious

Bright Beginnings

3.6(7)

116 Prince Royal Drive, Berea, KY

Bright Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong communication, and safe, clean facility. Parents highlight recent improvements and the director's dedication. One negative review mentions unprofessionalism but lacks specific details.

Patient and caring staffexcellent parent-child communication via Brighwheel appclean and safe facility

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Daycare types in Berea

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Headstart Programs 2

Headstart Programs in Berea, Kentucky

There are 2 headstart programs in Berea, Kentucky, making up 18% of the 11 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 Berea have an average rating of 4.09 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.1 stars. Our analysis covers 84 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Berea, 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 Berea

Showing 2 results

Berea Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5

These reviews appear to be for a senior center rather than a daycare facility. Reviewers consistently praise the facility for being clean, spacious, and welcoming. The center offers activities, meals, exercise classes, and serves as a venue for community events.

Clean facilityfriendly and welcoming staffspacious
Address
214 Jefferson Street, Berea, KY
Phone
(859) 986-9117
Bright Beginnings
Headstart Programs
3.6

Bright Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong communication, and safe, clean facility. Parents highlight recent improvements and the director's dedication. One negative review mentions unprofessionalism but lacks specific details.

Patient and caring staffexcellent parent-child communication via Brighwheel appclean and safe facility
Address
116 Prince Royal Drive, Berea, KY
Phone
(859) 985-0550

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 headstart programs daycares in Berea, Kentucky, out of 11 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 Berea have an average Google rating of 4.09 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 38% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Berea, 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
Berea offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 Berea for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Berea 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.