New Life Ministries Child Care Center
202 TRAIL OF TEARS, HOPKINSVILLE, KY 42240Childery 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.5 / 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 5 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. 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 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 30, 20263 Findings3 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 (SD: 12/08/25) immunization certificate was valid until 03/24/26. The staff in charge was unaware the immunization cert
- 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, and child maltreatment. The staff in charge was unaware of the written policy.
Aug 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensee Responsibility225
922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (1) A licensee shall: (a) Be responsible for the operation of the child-care center pursuant to this administrative regulation, 922 KAR 2:120, and 922 KAR 2:280; and (b) Protect and ensure the health, safety, and comfort of each child. Findings: General: Based on record review and observation of video evidence, the childcare center failed to protect the health, safety, and comfort of each child when a caregiver intentionally tripped a child, causing the child t
Apr 18, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Daily Attendance Records1270
922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (c) Daily attendance records documenting the arrival and departure time of each child, including records that are required in accordance with 922 KAR 2:160, Section 13, if a child receives services from the child-care center through the Child Care Assistance Program; Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, seventeen (17) parents had signed the DCC-94 attendance record on 4/18/24, for the week en
- 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, dead bugs were observed in the light fixture in the rest
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