Carol's Child Care
2507 BLAIR ROAD, RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY 42642Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 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, some of the outdoor toys were broken.
- 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, one (1) child enrolled longer than 30 days did not have an immunization record available for review.
Aug 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Swimming Pool545
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (19) A swimming pool on the premises shall: (a) Be maintained and free of debris and body waste; (b) Have a water filtering system or be emptied daily; (c) Be supervised when in use, with a ratio of one (1) adult to one (1) infant or toddler; and (d) Be inaccessible to a child when not in use. (20) An above-ground pool shall: (a) Have a stationary wall no less than four (4) feet tall; (b) Have hand ho
Jan 3, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Provider Training Requirements265
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 10. Standards for the Provider. (1)(a) Between July 1 and June 30 of the following calendar year, a provider shall complete at least nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training beginning with the second year of operation, including one and one-half (1½) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training in accordance with KRS 199.8982(2) to be completed: 1. Within the second year of employment or operation in child care; and 2. Every
- Diapering Space470
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 14. Toilet and Diapering Requirements. (9) If a child is being diapered, the child shall: (b) Be placed on a surface that is: 1. Clean; 2. Padded; 3. Free of holes, rips, tears, or other damage; 4. Nonabsorbent; 5. Easily cleaned; and 6. Free of items not used for diaper changing. Findings: General: Based on observation and interview, the surveyor found the diapering surface contained dirt and debris. The provider reported the diapering surface would be cleared. First Aid
- Trampoline540
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (16) A trampoline shall not be accessible to a child in the care of a provider. Findings: General: Based on observation and interview, the surveyor found a trampoline was on the playground. The provider reported the trampoline would be removed. Transportation Not Applicable Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation In Comp
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