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Best Before or After School Daycare in Mayfield, KY

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Mayfield. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Mayfield, Kentucky at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.8/5
Parent reviews
59
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Mayfield has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 59 parent reviews averaging 4.8/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 86% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 42066 zip code, averaging 4.8 stars across 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mayfield

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
    Mother Goose Learning Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    116 West Willow Drive, Mayfield, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

    Mother Goose Learning Center in Mayfield, Kentucky receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents reviewed. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication through their app, and notable child development outcomes. Families report feeling confident in the center's safety measures and the warm, nurturing environment provided.

    Friendly and attentive staffexcellent daily communication via appstrong safety and security measureschild development progress and school readiness
  2. 2
    Little Hearts & Little Hands Home Daycare
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    307 Golf Cart Drive, Mayfield, KY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Parents consistently praise Little Hearts & Little Hands for providing loving, educational care with strong kindergarten preparation. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, large playground, and owner Patsy May's personal attention to each child, including special celebrations and community guest visits. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report feeling confident leaving their kids in the center's care.

    Experienced and caring staffstrong kindergarten readiness preparationclean facilitylarge updated playground

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Mayfield

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.77avg rating
11 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Mayfield zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4206615
4.8
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Mayfield (17–170 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

1

Map

Daycare types in Mayfield

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Before or After School Daycare in Mayfield, Kentucky

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Mayfield, Kentucky, making up 13% of the 15 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 Mayfield have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 86% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 59 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Mayfield, 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 Mayfield

Showing 2 results

Early Eagle Academy - Farmington
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7730 State Route 121 South, Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 328-4830
Early Eagle Academy - Graves County Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
625 Jimtown Rd., Mayfield, KY
Phone
(270) 328-4890

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Mayfield, Kentucky, out of 15 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 Mayfield have an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 86% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Mayfield, 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
Mayfield offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 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 Mayfield for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mayfield 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.