Childrens Play Palace
15 HIGHLAND PARK RD, HEIDRICK, KY 40949Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 12, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Earthquake/Tornado/Fire Drills1285
922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (h) A written record of quarterly practiced earthquake drills and tornado drills detailing the date, time, and children who participated in accordance with 922 KAR 2:120, Section 3; (i) A written record of practiced fire drills conducted monthly detailing the date, time, and children who participated in accordance with 922 KAR 2:120, Section 3; Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the surveyo
- Playground Clean790
922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (20) An outdoor play area shall have constant and active supervision and shall be: (c) Free from: 1. Litter; 2. Glass; 3. Rubbish; and 4. Flammable materials; Findings: General: Based on observation, the surveyor found what appeared to be discarded wet wipes on the ground near the Little Tykes slide on the toddler outdoor play area; therefore, the outdoor play area was not free from litter or rubbish. Staff-in-charge stated she would have the litt
- Employment Status85
922 KAR 2:280. Section 11. Status of Employment. (1) A child care provider shall maintain the employment or residential status of each child care staff member who has submitted to a fingerprint- based criminal background check by reporting the status using the NBCP Web-based system. Findings: General: Based on review of documentation of the childcare center’s KARES roster and interview with staff-in-charge, the childcare center’s KARES roster was not up-to-date as the roster contained seventeen
Aug 15, 20243 Findings3 Important
- 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 review of documentation, the surveyor found one (1) staff member's (DOH: 9/01/2009) file did not contain an updated professional development plan; therefore, the professional development plan was not completed annually. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance Signature of Provider/Representative Title Date
- Staff Evaluation360
922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities. (1) A director shall: (j) Assess each staff person's interaction with children in care and classroom performance through an annual written performance evaluation; Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, the surveyor found one (1) staff member's file (DOH: 4/06/2022) did not contain a written performance evaluation; therefore, the surveyor was unable to determine if the evaluation was completed annually. Employee
- 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
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