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Childery

Fox and the Hound Learning Center

193 PAYNE ROAD, EKRON, KY 40117Childery Rating: 2/5

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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

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 8 Findings
8 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.

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  1. Jul 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • TB Verification405

      922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (1) Child-care center staff: (b) Shall provide, prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter: 1. A statement from a health professional that the individual is free of active tuberculosis; or 2. A copy of negative tuberculin results. Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 07/31/23) had a TB skin test dated 06/30/23.

    • Premises Requirements585

      922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (1) The premises shall be: (a) Suitable for the purpose intended; (b) Kept clean and in good repair; Findings: General: Based on observation and interview, an accumulation of dust was on the ceiling vent in the school-age room and in the two-year-olds' room.

  2. Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • 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 and interview, the toilet was inoperable in the three-year-olds' room. Interview determined the toilet was clogged and overflowed when flushed. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Comp

  3. Oct 18, 20234 Findings4 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, a bag of frozen omelets was open in a deep freezer in the hallway. Meal Planning/Cente

    • 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

    • Floors, Walls, Ceilings625

      922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (9) Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth, in good repair, and constructed to be easily cleaned. Findings: General: Based on observation, the following was found: 1) A twelve (12) inch long break was in the wooden trim at the corner of a wall in the hallway across from the gym. The break left sharp points and an exposed nail. 2) Brown stained circles were on the ceiling located in the kitchen. Interview determined the HVAC system had leaked

    • 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

  4. Sep 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Discipline490

      922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (11) A child shall not be subjected to: (a) Corporal physical discipline pursuant to KRS 199.896(18); (b) Loud, profane, threatening, frightening, humiliating, or abusive language; or (c) Discipline that is associated with: 1. Rest; 2. Toileting; 3. Play time; or 4. Food. Findings: Based on interview of several staff members, a staff member in the Four-year-old room has been heard yelling loudly with an abusive tone at the children. Signature of Pro