Future Pioneers Learning Center
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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 23, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Fire Marshal150
922 KAR 2:090. Section 6. License Issuance. (8) To qualify for a preliminary license, or maintain a regular license, a child-care center shall: (b) Be approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal or designee; Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, the presented fire marshal documentation was dated 07/24/23.
- 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 wall behind the feeding chairs in the Growing Pioneers classroom contained peeling paint.
- Employment Status85
922 KAR 2:280. Section 11. Status of Employment. (1) A child care provider shall maintain the employment or residential status of each child care staff member who has submitted to a fingerprint- based criminal background check by reporting the status using the NBCP Web-based system. Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the following was found: 1) Six (6) people were on the Kentucky Applicant Registry and Employment Screening (KARES) roster who no longer work at the
Feb 12, 20241 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: General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, a staff member in the Bloomers/Preschool Classroom was heard using a highly elevated tone during a w
Nov 20, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Kitchen Equipment Clean and Sanitary1055
922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (7) The following shall be clean and sanitary: (a) Eating and drinking utensils; (b) Kitchenware; (c) Food contact surfaces of equipment; (d) Food storage utensils; (e) Food storage containers; (f) Cooking surfaces of equipment; and (g) Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment. Findings: General: Based on observation during the inspection, the following was found: Kitchen 1) There were dried food particles, dust, and debris on the bottom shelf of the
- 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
- 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 during the inspection, the following was found: Growing Pioneers Room 1) The latch would not connect into the strike plate, causing the door not to close properly. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment Not In Compliance
- Toys/Furniture860
922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings. (1) All toys and furniture contacted by a child shall be: (a) Kept clean and in good repair; and (b) Free of peeling, flaking, or chalking paint. Findings: General: Based on observation during the inspection, the following was found: Little Learners Room 1) The child size vinyl couch within the library area was cracked and missing pieces of vinyl, the inside absorbent material was exposed. Transportation In Compliance Kitchen Requirements Not In C