Community Action Council-The PREP Academy at Lebus Center
118 NORTH WALNUT STREET, CYNTHIANA, KY 41031Childery 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.5 / 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 5 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. 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 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Sink690
922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (3) A sink shall be: (a) Located in or immediately adjacent to toilet rooms; (b) Equipped with hot and cold running water that allows for hand washing; (c) Equipped with hot water at a minimum temperature of ninety (90) degrees Fahrenheit and a maximum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit; (d) Equipped with liquid soap; (e) Equipped with hand-drying blower or single use disposable hand drying material; (f) Equipped with an easily clea
May 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Food Protected From Contamination1090
922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Drink Requirements for All Child-Care Centers. (1) Food shall be: (h) Protected against contamination from: 1. Dust; 2. Flies; 3. Rodents and other vermin; 4. Unclean utensils and work surfaces; 5. Unnecessary handling; 6. Coughs and sneezes; 7. Cuts in skin; 8. Communicable disease; 9. Flooding; 10. Drainage; and 11. Overhead leakage. Findings: General: Based on observation and interview, the following was found: Infant room – In the refrigerator there were th
- Daily Attendance Records1270
922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (c) Daily attendance records documenting the arrival and departure time of each child, including records that are required in accordance with 922 KAR 2:160, Section 13, if a child receives services from the child-care center through the Child Care Assistance Program; Findings: General: Based on interview and a review of documentation, it was found that all but two children enrolled in the facility receive funds from the C
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