Lil Prophets Child Development 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.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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 2, 20253 Findings3 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, the oven contained a buildup of spilled food on the interior of the base and the interior of the door.
- 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, a ceiling vent in the restroom, located within the school-age classroom, contained an accumulation of dust.
- 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, there was insufficient protective surfacing around the slide.
Nov 8, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Bottles1065
922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (9) Bottles shall be: (a) Individually labeled; (b) Promptly refrigerated; (c) Covered while not in use; and (d) Consumed within one (1) hour of being heated or removed from the refrigerator. Findings: General: Based on observation and interview, bottles in the Infant room refrigerator were not individually labeled at the time of inspection. The staff member in the Infant room acknowledged that the only bottles labeled were the ones with breast mil
- 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, in the Preschool restroom the toilet paper holder only had one piece of it attached to the wall at the time of review. Furthermore, there were several screw holes in the drywall where the other piece of the toilet paper holder was missing. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance
Nov 20, 20238 Findings8 Important
- Posting Requirements1310
922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (6) In addition to the posting requirement of KRS 199.898(3), a child-care center shall post the following in a conspicuous place and make available for public inspection: (a) The provider's preliminary or regular license; (b) Each statement of deficiency and civil penalty notice issued by the cabinet during the current licensure year; (c) Each plan of correction submitted by the child-care center to the cabinet during the current licensure year; (d) Informatio
- 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, a current report verifying approval from the office of the State fire Marshal or its designee was not presented for review upon request. The presented report was dated "2020." Director Requirements Not In Compliance
- Operation instruction/Regulation Copy335
922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (2) Child-care center staff shall be: (a) Instructed by the child-care center’s director regarding requirements for operation; and (b) Provided with a copy of this administrative regulation, 922 KAR 2:120, and 922 KAR 2:280. Findings: General: Upon request, 922 KAR 2:120 and 922 KAR 2:090 were presented for review, however, 922 KAR 2:280 was not included. Employee Records In Compliance Programming In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS
- Inaccessible Items565
922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (7) The following shall be inaccessible to a child in care: (a) Toxic cleaning supplies, poisons, and insecticides; (b) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, and flammable liquids; and (c) Personal belongings and medications of staff. Findings: General: Based on observation, a staff purse and lanyard with keys hung on a hook within the Infant/Toddler classroom where they were accessible to the children in care. Two (2) mobile toddlers were observed walkin
- 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, one fluorescent lightbulb in the Three and Four year-old classroom flickered throughout the duration of the inspection, indicating that it was malfunctioning.
- 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, ceiling tiles within the One and Two year-old and School Age classrooms were stained with a large, brown spots, indicative of water damage. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment Not In Compliance
- Play Equipment815
922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (25) Supports for climbing apparatus and large equipment shall be securely fastened to the ground. (26) Crawl spaces, such as tunnels, shall be short and wide enough to permit access by adults. (27) A sandbox shall be: (a) Constructed to allow for drainage; (b) Covered when not in use; (c) Kept clean; and (d) Checked for vermin prior to use. Findings: General: Observation of the outdoor play area revealed that the table containing red sand was not
- 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: The following observations were made at the child care center: 1) The yellow cubbies in the entrance hallway contained accumulations of dust in the corners. 2) The legs of the cabinet containing the sink in the One and Two year-old classroom appeared warped and contained cracks which e