Donna's Certified Home Center
106 OLD RIDGE ROAD, MIDDLESBORO, KY 40965Childery 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Reports to Cabinet185
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 20. Certified Family Child-Care Home Program. The certified family child-care home provider shall: (11) Report: (a) The following to the cabinet within twenty-four (24) hours from the time of discovery: 1. A communicable disease pursuant to 902 KAR 2:020, which shall also be reported to the local health department; 2. An accident or injury to a child that requires medical care; 3. An incident that results in legal action by or against the family child-care home that: a. A
Nov 26, 20243 Findings3 Important
- 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 a large piece of lattice on the ground with sharp edges located beside of a storage building in the outdoor play area; therefore, the outdoor play area was not free from unavoidable danger or risk. During interview, the provider stated that she would have the lattice remov
- 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 the following: 1. A child's (DOE: 09/30/2024) file contain an immunization certificate with a list of immunization shots tha
- Animals830
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 17. Animals. (1) An animal shall not be allowed in the presence of a child in care: (a) Unless: 1. The animal is under the supervision and control of an adult; 2. Written parental consent has been obtained; and 3. The animal is certified as vaccinated against rabies; or (b) Except in accordance with subsection (3) of this section. (2) A parent shall be notified in writing if a child has been bitten or scratched by an animal. (3) An animal that is considered undomesticated
Nov 2, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Sink420
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 14. Toilet and Diapering Requirements. (2) A sink shall be; (a) Located near or in close proximity to toilets; (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 and single use, disposable hand drying material; (e) Equipped with an easily cleanable, covered waste receptacle; and (f) Near or in
- 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 a piece of lattice to be broken and had what appeared to be a sharp edge. The broken lattice was located on a building inside the fenced in area on the playground. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV
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