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Best Headstart Programs in Shelbyville, KY

Compare 3 headstart programs 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
3
Avg rating
4.15/5
Parent reviews
69
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Shelbyville has 3 licensed headstart programs 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.

  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

Rating Distribution

Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Shelbyville

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
4
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.1avg rating
14 daycares · 8 rated

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Before or After School Daycare

4avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Shelbyville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4006522
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

Map

Daycare types in Shelbyville

Child Daycare & Preschools 14Headstart Programs 3Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 2

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Headstart Programs in Shelbyville, Kentucky

There are 3 headstart programs in Shelbyville, Kentucky, making up 14% 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.

All Headstart Programs in Shelbyville

Showing 3 results

Clear Creek Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
279 Chapel Hill Road, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 633-2363
Shelby County Early Head Start And Full Day Full Year Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
821 College Street, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 633-7710
Painted Stone Head Start/Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
150 Warriors Way, Shelbyville, KY
Phone
(502) 647-4505

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 headstart programs 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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Shelbyville have an average Google rating of 4.15 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities. About 40% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
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.