New Highland School Age Child Care
110 W. A. JENKINS ROAD, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 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
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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 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 interview and review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 06/08/25) did not have education ve
- 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: 06/08/25) did not have TB documentation on file.
Oct 21, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Professional Development1280
922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (f) A written annual plan for child-care staff professional development; Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 10/05/15) had a professional development plan dated 09/28/23. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance Signature of Provider/Representative Title Date An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 2
- Staff Evaluation360
922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities. (1) A director shall: (j) Assess each staff person's interaction with children in care and classroom performance through an annual written performance evaluation; Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, three (3) staff members (DOH: 03/20/15, 10/24/16, and 10/21/21) each had an annual written performance evaluation dated 05/01/23. Employee Records Not In Compliance
- 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 interview and review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 09/05/24) did not have education do
- 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, TB documentation presented for a staff member (DOH: 09/05/24) was dated 09/11/24, which was after the staff member's date of employment. Progra
- Playground Conditions795
922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (20) An outdoor play area shall be: (d) Safe from foreseeable hazard; (e) Well drained; (f) Well maintained; (g) In good repair; and (h) Visible to staff at all times. Findings: General: Based on observation and interview, black fabric weed block was above the mulch in several areas in the outdoor play area. The raised weed block presented a tripping hazard.
- 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, the mulch was sparse underneath a tan slide and a blue climbing apparatus in the outdoor play area. Equipment In Compliance Transportation Not Applicable Kitchen Requirements In Compliance Food Service In Complianc
Nov 1, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Enrollment Information1250
922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (b) A written record for each child: 1. Completed and signed by the child’s parent; 2. Retained on file on the first day the child attends the child-care center; and 3. To contain: a. Identifying information about the child, which includes, at a minimum, the child’s name, address, and date of birth; b. Contact information to enable a person in charge to contact the child’s: (i) Parent at the parent’s home or place of empl
- Fire Marshal/Zoning Compliance305
922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (2) A child-care center shall be in compliance with the codes administered by the Kentucky Fire Marshal and the local zoning laws. Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, the center’s fire inspection report indicated an inspection was completed with failures on 10/25/23. A re-inspection was scheduled to be conducted on or after 11/22/23. Director Requirements Not In Compliance
- Staff Meeting355
922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities. (1) A director shall: (i) Conduct, manage, and document in writing recurring staff meetings; Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, the center had only one (1) documented staff meeting dated 2/3/23. Employee Records Not In Compliance
- 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: 10/05/15) had a Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Tool on file that was not signed by a physician. Programming In Compliance Premises In Comp
- Playground Conditions795
922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (20) An outdoor play area shall be: (d) Safe from foreseeable hazard; (e) Well drained; (f) Well maintained; (g) In good repair; and (h) Visible to staff at all times. Findings: General: Based on observation, black fabric weed block was above the mulch in several areas in the outdoor play area. Equipment In Compliance Transportation Not Applicable Kitchen Requirements In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals In
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