First Priority Child Care
Data last updated · May 2026
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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
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Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Provider Training Requirements265
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 10. Standards for the Provider. (1)(a) Between July 1 and June 30 of each subsequent year of operation, a provider shall complete at least nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training, including one and one-half (1 1/2) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training completed once every five (5) years in accordance with KRS 199.8982(2). (b) A provider or assistant's compliance with the training in accordance with paragraph (a) of
Jan 31, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Weekly Menu695
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 15. Food Requirements. (10) A weekly menu shall be: (a) Prepared; (b) Dated; (c) Available to a parent of a child in care or the cabinet upon request; and (d) Kept on file for thirty (30) calendar days. Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, a weekly menu was not made available to the cabinet upon request at the time of the inspection. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV
- 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 214.036; Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, children with enrollment dates of 09/06/22 and 09/02/23 did not have a current immunization certificate on file at the time of the inspection.
- Children's Information735
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider 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 family child-care home; and 3. To contain: a. Identifying information about the child, which includes, at minimum, the child’s name, address, and date of birth; b. Contact information to enable the provider to contact the child’s: (i) Parent at the parent’s home or place of employment; (i
- Fire Drill Requirements765
922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (19) A fire drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least monthly; and (b) Documented. Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, there were no monthly fire drills conducted and documented during hours of operation at the time of review. Posted/Available Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance Posted Requirements In Compliance Signature of Provider/Representative