Heartstrings Montessori of First Christian Church of Versailles
160 LEXINGTON STREET, VERSAILLES, KY 40383Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Kentucky ALL STARS rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Written Reunification Plan1307
922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (14) A written plan shall be in place to communicate reunification with families and accommodations in the event of a natural disaster, fire, shelter-in-place, lockdown, or other emergency for: (a) Infants and toddlers; (b) Children with disabilities; and (c) Children with chronic medical conditions. Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, the child-care center did not have a written reunification plan on file at the center. Posted Doc
- Written Procedure to Maintain Supervision/Ratio/Group Size137
922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (2) For an operating child-care center, minimum staff-to-child ratios and group size shall be maintained as established in the table established in this subsection. (e) A child-care center shall develop a written procedure to always maintain supervision, ratios, and group size including during: 1. The beginning of the day; 2. Staff breaks; and 3. Movement from the classroom to another location. Findings: General: Based on interview and review of doc
- 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 covering the following topics: 1. Federal minimum health and safety requirements established in 45 C.F.R. 98.41 related to: a. Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including im
Dec 11, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 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
- 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, three (3) children enrolled (04/16/24, 04/16/24, and 03/03/24) did not have current immunization certificates on file.
- 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 review of documentation, a staff member (DOH:12/01/21) did not have a current TB test or statement from a health professional on file.
- 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
Nov 7, 20232 Findings2 Important
- 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 interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain children's records in accordance with state regulations. One (1) child, with an enroll
- 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
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