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Best Before or After School Daycare in Crestwood, KY

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Crestwood. Average rating: 4.42/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Crestwood, Kentucky at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.42/5
Parent reviews
95
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Crestwood has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 95 parent reviews averaging 4.42/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 40014 zip code, averaging 4.42 stars across 12 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Crestwood

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
    Crestwood Child Care And Learning Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    7018 Hughes Avenue, Crestwood, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 187 children

    Crestwood Child Care and Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing staff, developmental activities, and strong communication. Parents consistently highlight their children's growth, the facility's cleanliness, safety measures, and special events, with many describing it as a family-oriented 'hidden gem' that exceeds other daycares in the area.

    Warm and caring staff with low turnoverchild development focusreal-time app updates with photosoutdoor play twice daily
  2. 2
    Cadence Academy Preschool
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    8905 West Highway 22, Crestwood, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 220 children

    Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for its caring, nurturing staff who form strong bonds with children and prepare them well for kindergarten. Children are reported to be excited about attending, safe, and engaged in age-appropriate learning activities. One long-time parent addressed previous concerns about cleanliness and staffing, noting that these issues have been resolved and are typical of most daycares.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child
  3. 3
    Crestwood Preschool Academy
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    5719 West Hwy 22, Crestwood, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children

    Crestwood Preschool Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong educational preparation for kindergarten, and welcoming home-like environment as standout features.

    Caring and responsive staffhome-like atmosphereoutdoor play opportunitiesstructured learning balanced with play time
  4. 4
    A Wise Choice For Kids
    3.65 score
    3.5(12)

    7219 West Hwy 22, Crestwood, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

    A WISE CHOICE FOR KIDS receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the loving and attentive staff, clean facility, engaging activities, and small class sizes. However, a significant minority report serious safety and health concerns including inadequate supervision, child injuries, exposure to sick children, and inappropriate outdoor conditions.

    Loving and caring staffsmall class sizes with individual attentionclean facilityengaging daily activities

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Crestwood

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.42avg rating
7 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Crestwood zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4001412
4.42
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Crestwood (20–220 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

8

Map

Daycare types in Crestwood

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 3

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Before or After School Daycare in Crestwood, Kentucky

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Crestwood, Kentucky, making up 25% of the 12 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 Crestwood have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.42 stars. Our analysis covers 95 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Crestwood

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Kenwood Station Elementary-The Jungle
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6321 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Crestwood, KY
Phone
(502) 241-1707
Centerfield Wildcats Cub Club For Children
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4512 Centerfield Drive, Crestwood, KY
Phone
(502) 241-3448
Crestwood Cougar Den - Crestwood Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6500 West Highway 146, Crestwood, KY
Phone
(502) 241-3412

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Crestwood, Kentucky, out of 12 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 Crestwood have an average Google rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 40% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Crestwood, 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
Crestwood offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Crestwood for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Crestwood 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.