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Best Headstart Programs in Frankfort, KY

Compare 1 headstart programs in Frankfort. Average rating: 3.97/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Frankfort, Kentucky at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.97/5
Parent reviews
98
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Frankfort has 1 licensed headstart programs with 98 parent reviews averaging 3.97/5.The largest concentration is in 40601 with 27 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Frankfort

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
    New Horizons Child Development Center
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    316 Ann Street, Frankfort, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    New Horizons Child Development Center in Frankfort receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight attentive, caring staff who help children thrive developmentally, with notable success addressing behavioral challenges and preparing children for kindergarten. Families report children are happy and excited to attend, with significant improvements compared to previous childcare experiences.

    Attentive and caring staffbehavior modification success (biting)educational enrichment activities (field tripsfarmer's market
  2. 2
    Wesley Center Day School
    4.49 score
    4.7(12)

    211 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

    Wesley Center Day School is a religious facility housed in a beautiful, historic church building that has been modernized with updated facilities. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, friendly, and accepting community atmosphere, with particular recognition for the caring pastoral leadership and inclusive environment.

    Welcoming and accepting communitybeautiful historic building with modern amenitiescaring pastoral staffmultiple service options
  3. 3
    Great Beginnings Child Care LLC
    4.3 score
    4.6(5)

    181 Doctors Drive, Frankfort, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children

    Great Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's care, communication, and trustworthiness. Children reportedly enjoy attending and adjust well under staff guidance. One parent raised safety concerns, though details were not specified.

    Staff dedication and personal attentionexcellent parent communicationchildren excited to attendsafe and nurturing environment
  4. 4
    Tiger Time
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    10 Doctors Drive, Frankfort, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    The reviews provided are for Frankfort Regional Medical Center, not Tiger Time daycare. No actual parent reviews for Tiger Time daycare were included in this dataset.

    None mentioned for Tiger Time daycare
  5. 5
    Frankfort Ymca After School Program
    4 score
    4(20)

    402 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Parents praise the Frankfort YMCA for its friendly and helpful staff, quality facilities including pools and fitness amenities, and reasonable pricing. The program offers diverse activities like swimming lessons, basketball, and soccer with accommodating staff. One concern raised is the indefinite closure of the pool at the facility.

    Friendly and helpful staffreasonable prices for lessonsquality facilities (poolweight room
  6. 6
    Precious Promises
    3.87 score
    3.8(10)

    1007 Mojave Trail, Frankfort, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

    Precious Promises receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and quality care provided by director Sharon and teachers like Mrs. Kat. However, several parents report serious concerns about administrative conduct, poor communication, and alleged inappropriate behavior toward children.

    Loving and nurturing stafffamily-oriented environmentlong-term relationships with familiescreative learning activit
  7. 7
    Southern Preschool & Childcare
    3.45 score
    3(6)

    109 Steele Street, Frankfort, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 112 children

    Southern Preschool & Childcare in Frankfort, Kentucky receives mixed reviews with significant safety and care concerns raised by multiple parents. While some parents report positive experiences with staff care and child development, several parents describe serious incidents including injuries, inadequate diaper changes, failure to notify parents of illnesses, poor management response to complaints, and interpersonal conflicts between children without proper supervision or se

Rating Distribution

Based on 15 daycares with Google ratings in Frankfort

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
7
3.0 - 3.9
3
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.91avg rating
18 daycares · 12 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Church Daycare

4.65avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

3.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Frankfort zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4060127
3.97
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Frankfort (35–318 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

11

Large

76–150 children

11

Very Large

150+ children

5

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Frankfort based on parent reviews

Blue Grass Head Start Community Center

3.3(3)

955 Leestown Lane, Frankfort, KY

One parent reports that their children enjoy the program and appreciate the caring nature of the staff. However, another review highlights significant operational issues, specifically noting that the facility does not open until 8:15 AM despite advertised 7-5 hours, and that the office is often unstaffed.

loving teacherscaring staffchildren love it

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Daycare types in Frankfort

Child Daycare & Preschools 18Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 4Before or After School Daycare 4

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Headstart Programs in Frankfort, Kentucky

There are 1 headstart programs in Frankfort, Kentucky, making up 4% of the 27 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 Frankfort have an average rating of 3.97 out of 5 across 15 rated facilities, with 27% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.65 stars. Our analysis covers 98 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Frankfort, 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 Frankfort

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Blue Grass Head Start Community Center
Headstart Programs
3.3

One parent reports that their children enjoy the program and appreciate the caring nature of the staff. However, another review highlights significant operational issues, specifically noting that the facility does not open until 8:15 AM despite advertised 7-5 hours, and that the office is often unstaffed.

loving teacherscaring staffchildren love it
Address
955 Leestown Lane, Frankfort, KY
Phone
(502) 227-1511

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Frankfort, Kentucky, out of 27 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 Frankfort have an average Google rating of 3.97 out of 5 across 15 rated facilities. About 27% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Frankfort, 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
Frankfort offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 18 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Frankfort for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Frankfort 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.