Candy Land Child Care
290 ROYAL OAKS ROAD, COLUMBIA, KY 42728Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Kentucky ALL STARS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Immunization730
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider shall maintain: (a) A current immunization certificate for each child in care within thirty (30) days of the child’s enrollment, unless an attending physician or the child's parent objects to the immunization of the child pursuant to KRS 214.034; Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a child enrolled on 10/17/22, had an immunization certificate on file that was valid until 07/24/25.
Jul 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Immunization730
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider shall maintain: (a) A current immunization certificate for each child in care within thirty (30) days of the child’s enrollment, unless an attending physician or the child's parent objects to the immunization of the child pursuant to KRS 214.034; Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, the surveyor discovered a child's (DOE: 02/20/2021) file contained an immunization certificate that was not current after 04/25/2024. The provider r
Jun 22, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Health, Safety and Comfort160
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 13. Care Requirements for a Provider. (1) A provider shall ensure the health, safety, and comfort of each child. Findings: General: Based on observation, the surveyor found a broken piece of plexiglass on what appeared to be a Lakeshore divider panel in the Child Care Room. During interview, the provider stated that she was going to order a new piece for the divider panel. Provider Requirements In Compliance Provider Records In Compliance Programming In Compliance An Equa
- Harmful Items Inaccessible345
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (3) The areas of the home that are accessible to children in care shall be free from items harmful to children including the following items: (a) Cleaning supplies, poisons, paints, and insecticides; (b) Knives, scissors, and sharp objects; (c) Power tools, lawn mowers, hand tools, nails, and other equipment; (d) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, combustibles, and flammable liquids; (e) Plastic bags; and
- Outdoor Play Area Safe525
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (13) An outdoor play area shall be free of unavoidable danger or risk. Findings: General: Based on observation, the surveyor found the following: 1. A piece of metal skirting on the bottom of the provider's home was observed to be detached exposing an approximate six (6) inch gap and one (1) rusty nail located beside a set of steps. 2. A piece of metal skirting on the bottom of the provider's home was
- Toys535
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (9) Equipment and toys shall be: (a) Designated by the manufacturer as developmentally appropriate to the age of children in care; (b) In sufficient quantity for the number of children in care; and (c) Safe, sound, clean, and in good repair. Findings: General: Based on observation, the surveyor found part of a blue slide on the playground that was missing the base/steps; therefore, the slide was not i
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