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Childery

Cherished Children Christian Childcare and Preschool

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    2 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Kentucky ALL STARS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:510
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:1428

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 12 Findings
1 Critical11 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Mar 6, 20264 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 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

    • Diaper Changing Area/Surface730

      922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (10) If a child is 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 any items not used for diaper changing. Findings: General: Based on observation, the diaper changing surface in the Baby Room was not padded.

    • Toys/Furniture860

      922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings. (1) All toys and furniture contacted by a child shall be: (a) Kept clean and in good repair; and (b) Free of peeling, flaking, or chalking paint. Findings: General: Based on observation, a soft block children's furniture in the preschool house contained tearing.

  2. Aug 16, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Playground Conditions795

      922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (20) An outdoor play area shall be: (d) Safe from foreseeable hazard; (e) Well drained; (f) Well maintained; (g) In good repair; and (h) Visible to staff at all times. Findings: General: Based on observation, the playground had exposed landscaping material causing a potential tripping hazard. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV

    • Toys/Furniture860

      922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings. (1) All toys and furniture contacted by a child shall be: (a) Kept clean and in good repair; and (b) Free of peeling, flaking, or chalking paint. Findings: General: Based on observation, the changing table in the infant room moved easily when touched. The room contained mobile infants who could pull up on the unsteady changing table. Transportation Not Applicable Kitchen Requirements In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Pr

  3. Aug 31, 20236 Findings1 Critical5 Important
    • Background Check/submitted/out of State8

      922 KAR 2:280. Section 3. Implementation and Enforcement. (1) A child care staff member shall complete the background checks required in accordance with this administrative regulation and be found to have no disqualifying offense prior to becoming a child care staff member. (2) A current or prospective child care staff member shall be subject to background checks in accordance with Sections 4 and 5 of this administrative regulation at intervals pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 98.43(d). 922 KAR 2:280. Sect

    • Professional Development1280

      922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (f) A written annual plan for child-care staff professional development; Findings: General: Based on documentation, staff members with hire dates of 1/20/2006 and 2/19/2018, did not have a written annual plan for child-care staff professional development at the time of review. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV

    • 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 10/26/2023 AND AS OF 10/30/2023, THE PLAN OF CORREC

    • Personnel File395

      922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (e) A current personnel file for each child-care center staff person to include: 1. Name, address, date of birth, and date of employment; 2. Proof of educational qualifications; 3. Record of annual performance evaluation; 4. Documentation of compliance with tuberculosis screening in accordance with Section 11(1)(b) of this administrative regulation; and 5. The results of background checks conducted in accordance with 922

    • CPR/First Aid Required Training415

      922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine. (8) Each center shall ensure that every staff member has received training on first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, staff member (DOH 04/17/23) did not receive training on first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 90 days from the time of hire. Review of the Early Childhood Education Training Report Information System dated 8/29/2023, confirmed the lack of training.

    • 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