Kids Kare West
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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
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Nov 6, 20255 Findings5 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 interview and review of documentation, the child care center did not have a written plan in place to communicate reunifica
- 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
- Precautions to Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment292
922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (14) A child-care center shall ensure all staff members take precautions to prevent shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child care center did not have a written policy to ensure all staff members take precautions to prevent shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma training, and child maltreatment.
- Items Accessible Only During Activity570
922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (8) The following shall be inaccessible to a child in care unless under direct supervision and part of planned program of instruction: (a) Knives and sharp objects; (b) Litter and rubbish; (c) Bar soap; and (d) Plastic bags not used for personal belongings. Findings: General: Based on observation and interview, the following was found: 1. Several loose white plastic bags were on a shelf in the shared restroom the pre-k and preschool age children us
- Playground Conditions795
922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (20) An outdoor play area shall have constant and active supervision and shall be: (d) Safe from foreseeable hazard; (e) Well drained; (f) Well maintained; (g) In good repair; (h) Visible to staff at all times; and (i) Protected by physical or natural barriers from: 1. Traffic; 2. Gullies; and 3. Other hazards. Findings: General: Based on observation and interview, black fabric weed block was raised above the protective surface in several areas an
Dec 20, 20244 Findings4 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, a child enrolled 08/01/24, did not have an immunization certificate on file.
- Educational Requirements400
922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (1) Child-care center staff: (a) Hired after January 1, 2009, who have supervisory power over a minor and are not enrolled in secondary education, shall have a: 1. High school diploma: 2. GED or qualifying documentation from a comparable educational entity; or 3. Commonwealth Child Care Credential as described in 922 KAR 2:250; Findings: General: Based on observation, no education documentation was on file for a staff member (DOH: 05/31/24).
- 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 hired 06/03/24, had a TB skin test dated 06/07/24, which was after the date of hire.
- CPR/First Aid Required Training415
922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine. (8) Each center shall ensure that every staff member has received training on first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 05/31/24,), had not completed CPR/First Aid required training. A review of ECT-TRIS verified this information.
Jun 26, 20241 Finding1 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: 5/25/22) had TB documentation on file that was dated 5/24/22. Programming In Compliance Signature of Provider/Representati
Jan 8, 20243 Findings3 Important
- CPR/First Aid Required Training415
922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine. (8) Each center shall ensure that every staff member has received training on first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Findings: General: Based on review of documentation and interview, two (2) staff members (DOH: 10/18/22 and 4/13/23) had not received training in CPR/first aid. Programming In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV
- Building Requirements605
922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (5) The building shall be constructed to ensure the: (a) Building is: 1. Dry; 2. Ventilated; and 3. Well lit, including clean light fixtures that are: a. In good repair in all areas; and b. Shielded or have shatter-proof bulbs installed; and (b) Following are protected: 1. Windows; 2. Doors; 3. Stoves; 4. Heaters; 5. Furnaces; 6. Pipes; and 7. Stairs. Findings: General: Based on observation and interview, a light fixture was not operable in the pr
- Protective Surface800
922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (21) A protective surface shall: (a) Be provided for outdoor play equipment used to: 1. Climb; 2. Swing; and 3. Slide; and (b) Have a fall zone equal to the height of the equipment. Findings: General: Based on observation and interview, black fabric weed block was raised above the mulch adjacent to the swings on the outdoor playground. Also, four (4) swings had a shock-resistant mat positioned directly underneath and there was no protective surfac