Saint Edward Preschool
107 NORTH WALNUT STREET, CYNTHIANA, KY 41031Childery 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). 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)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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Menu1220
922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Meal Planning Requirements for a Center that Provides Meals. (9) A weekly menu shall be: (a) Prepared; (b) Dated; (c) Posted in advance in a conspicuous place; (d) Kept on file for thirty (30) days; and (e) Amended in writing with any substitutions on the day the meal is served. Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, there was not an up to date menu made available at the time of inspection. The one posted was for March. An Equal Opportunity
- Monthly Fire, Quarterly Earthquake/Shelter-in-place/Tornado Drills1305
922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (12) A fire drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least monthly; and (b) Documented, detailing the date and time. (13) An earthquake drill, shelter-in-place drill, lockdown drill, and tornado drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least quarterly; and (b) Documented, detailing the date and time. Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, there was no evidence presented at the time of
- 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, there was no evidence at the time of survey of a written reunification plan with ac
- Disaster Course of Action1320
922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (j) A written plan and diagram outlining the course of action in the event of a natural or manmade disaster, including drills posted in a prominent place and provided to all staff, volunteers, and visitors; Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, there was no evidence presented at the time of survey of shelter-in-place or lockdown written course of action posted with diagrams for emergencies.
- Allergy Care Plan1322
922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine. (10) The child-care center shall ensure each child's food or other allergies and allergy care plan are posted prominently where food is served with the permission of the parent or guardian, including: (a) Instructions regarding the allergy, including identifying symptoms; (b) Steps taken to avoid and prevent the allergen; and (c) A plan of treatment in the event of an allergic reaction, including medication and doses, and that all epinephrine pen
- 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
Mar 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Frozen Food1045
922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (5) Frozen food shall be: (a) Kept at a temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or below; and (b) Thawed: 1. At refrigerator temperatures; 2. Under cool, potable running water; 3. As part of the cooking process; or 4. By another method in accordance with the Department for Public Health's food safety standards and permits, established in KRS Chapter 217. Findings: General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain state regulati
- 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, the child care center failed to maintain state regulations. There were multiple chemicals, including Lysol disinfecting spray, disinfecting wipes, cleaning spray, and rubbing alcohol
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