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Childery

First Choice Childcare and Learning Center

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 2024 · 11 Findings
1 Critical10 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. May 23, 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 review of documentation, the earthquake and tornad

    • Licensee Responsibility225

      922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (1) A licensee shall: (a) Be responsible for the operation of the child-care center pursuant to this administrative regulation, 922 KAR 2:120, and 922 KAR 2:280; and (b) Protect and ensure the health, safety, and comfort of each child. Findings: General: Based on observation, there was a tall stack of red chairs in Room 22 that were not secure near the art area. This poses a potential safety hazard to the children in care.

    • Indoor/Outdoor Equipment865

      922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings. (2) Indoor and outdoor equipment shall: (a) Be clean, safe, and in good repair; (b) Meet the physical, developmental needs, and interests of children of different age groups; (c) Be free from sharp points or corners, splinters, protruding nails or bolts, loose or rusty parts, hazardous small parts, lead-based paint, poisonous material, and flaking or chalking paint; and (d) Be designed to guard against entrapment or situations that may cause stran

  2. Jul 11, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Important
    • Background Check/submitted/frequency/re-employment/out of State10

      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). (3) A child care pr

    • Bottle Preparation by Parent1100

      922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Drink Requirements for All Child-Care Centers. (4) Formula or breast milk provided by the parent shall be prepared and labeled. Findings: General: Based on interview, the surveyor found that one (1) parent pre-measures her child’s formula but does not pre-measure the water. The staff member stated that she mixes the water with the formula when preparing the child’s bottle. Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Does Not Provide M

    • Immunization1245

      922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center 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 214.036; Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, one (1) child's enrollment file (DOE:11/25/20) contained immunization documentation that was no longer valid as of 05/07/22. Written Document

    • Inaccessible Items565

      922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (7) The following shall be inaccessible to a child in care: (a) Toxic cleaning supplies, poisons, and insecticides; (b) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, and flammable liquids; and (c) Personal belongings and medications of staff. Findings: General: Based on observation, in the older one-year-old classroom at approximately 9:56 am, the surveyor found a bottle of Lysol toilet bowl cleaner, a plunger, and a toilet bowl brush next to the toilet. It shoul

    • Toilet695

      922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (4) Each toilet shall: (a) Be kept in clean condition; (b) Be kept in good repair; (c) Be in a lighted room; and (d) Have ventilation to outside air. Findings: General: Based on observation, the surveyor smelled a strong urine odor coming from the boys' restroom. Further observation found urine and toilet paper in the toilet bowl that had not been flushed. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication Not In Complia

    • First Aid Supplies760

      922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine. (1) First aid supplies shall: (a) Be available to provide prompt and proper first aid treatment; (b) Be stored out of reach of a child; (c) Be periodically inventoried to ensure the supplies have not expired; (d) If reusable, be: 1. Sanitized; and 2. Maintained in a sanitary manner; and (e) Include: 1. Liquid soap; 2. Adhesive bandages; 3. Sterile gauze; 4. Medical tape; 5. Scissors; 6. A thermometer; 7. Flashlight; 8. Cold pack; 9. First aid boo

  3. Apr 23, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Licensee Responsibility225

      922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (1) A licensee shall: (a) Be responsible for the operation of the child-care center pursuant to this administrative regulation, 922 KAR 2:120, and 922 KAR 2:280; and (b) Protect and assure the health, safety, and comfort of each child. Findings: General: Based on interview, staff did not complete an incident report of a child being bitten at the center and the parents were not notified of the incident. Signature of Provider/Representative Title Date An Equal Op

    • Children Supervised90

      922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (3)(a) Each center shall maintain a child-care program that assures each child shall be: 1. Provided with adequate supervision at all times by a qualified staff person who ensures the child is: a. Within scope of vision and range of voice; or b. For a school-age child, within scope of vision or range of voice; Findings: General: Based on interview and observation, the following was found: 1.) A child was able to let himself out of the gate on the pl