Campbellsville/Taylor County Head Start
1951 OLD COLUMBIA ROAD, CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY 42718Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Kentucky ALL STARS rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects Kentucky's licensing baseline. Kentucky caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:14. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Kentucky ALL STARS Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Daycare
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:14 28
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Have Director175
922 KAR 2:090. Section 6. License Issuance. (8) To qualify for a preliminary license, or maintain a regular license, a child-care center shall: (g) Have a director who meets the requirements listed in Section 10 of this administrative regulation. Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, including a review of KARES, the surveyor found that one (1) staff (DOH: 09/26/25) was separated from the role of director on 02/04/26 and a new director had not been approved by DRCC as of the date o
- Licensee Responsibility225
922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (1) A licensee shall: (a) Be responsible for the operation of the child-care center pursuant to this administrative regulation, 922 KAR 2:120, and 922 KAR 2:280; and (b) Protect and ensure the health, safety, and comfort of each child. Findings: General: Based on observation during the walkthrough of Head Start Classroom C, the surveyor found children’s jackets, coats, and sleeping mats were touching items in adjacent cubbies in multiple areas of the children’s
- Change of Director275
922 KAR 2:090. Section 13. Reports. (3) A licensee shall report to the cabinet within one (1) week: (a) Any resignation, termination, or change of director; and (b) The name of the acting director who satisfies the requirements of Section 10 of this administrative regulation. Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, the surveyor found that one (1) staff (DOH: 09/26/25) was separated from the role of director on 02/04/26 and a new director had not been approved by DRCC; therefore, the
- Training435
922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (16) In accordance with KRS 199.896(15) and (16), a staff person with supervisory authority over a child shall complete the following: (a) Six (6) hours of cabinet-approved orientation completed within the first three (3) months of employment in a child-care program covering the following topics: 1. Federal minimum health and safety requirements established in 45 C.F.R. 98.41 related to: a. Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including im
Mar 25, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Monthly Fire, Quarterly Earthquake/Shelter-in-place/Tornado Drills1305
922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (12) A fire drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least monthly; and (b) Documented. (13) An earthquake drill, shelter-in-place or lockdown drill, and tornado drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least quarterly; and (b) Documented. Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, the surveyor found that the drills that were presented for review were missing December and January Drills. Posted Document
- Plan of Correction/15 Days195
922 KAR 2:090. Section 15. Statement of Deficiency and Corrective Action Plans. (2) Except for a violation posing an immediate threat as handled in accordance with KRS 199.896(5)(c), a child-care center shall submit a written corrective action plan to the cabinet or its designee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of the statement of deficiency to eliminate or correct the regulatory violation. Findings: A PLAN OF CORRECTION WAS DUE ON 05/23/2025 AND AS OF 06/03/2025, THE PLAN OF CORREC
Dec 6, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Enrollment Information1250
922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (b) A written record for each child: 1. Completed and signed by the child’s parent; 2. Retained on file on the first day the child attends the child-care center; and 3. To contain: a. Identifying information about the child, which includes, at a minimum, the child’s name, address, and date of birth; b. Contact information to enable a person in charge to contact the child’s: (i) Parent at the parent’s home or place of empl
- Training435
922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (16) In accordance with KRS 199.896(15) and (16), a staff person with supervisory authority over a child shall complete the following: (a) Six (6) hours of cabinet-approved orientation completed within the first three (3) months of employment in a child-care program; (b) Nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training within the first year of employment in a child care program, including one and one-half (1 ½) hours of cabinet-a
- Premises Requirements585
922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (1) The premises shall be: (a) Suitable for the purpose intended; (b) Kept clean and in good repair; Findings: General: Based on observation, the surveyor discovered a hole approximately one (1) inch in diameter near the bottom left side of the exit door; therefore, the premises was not kept in good repair. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
- Protective Surface800
922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (21) A protective surface shall: (a) Be provided for outdoor play equipment used to: 1. Climb; 2. Swing; and 3. Slide; and (b) Have a fall zone equal to the height of the equipment. Findings: General: Based on observation, the surveyor discovered a Little Tyke's style climbing/slide play equipment was placed directly on the grass and did not have a protective surface or have a fall zone equal to the height of the equipment; therefore, the child-ca
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