Union County Child Development Center
515 SOUTH MART STREET, MORGANFIELD, KY 42437Childery 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 1, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Earthquake/Tornado/Fire Drills1285
922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (h) A written record of quarterly practiced earthquake drills and tornado drills detailing the date, time, and children who participated in accordance with 922 KAR 2:120, Section 3; (i) A written record of practiced fire drills conducted monthly detailing the date, time, and children who participated in accordance with 922 KAR 2:120, Section 3; Findings: General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a fire dril
- 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: 06/30/25) did not have TB documentation on file for review.
- Pest Control615
922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (7) Measures shall be utilized to control the presence of: (a) Rodents; (b) Flies; (c) Roaches; and (d) Other vermin. Findings: General: Based on observation and interview, ants were located on the partition wall located between the changing area and the kitchenette of the infant/toddler room. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV
Aug 14, 20242 Findings2 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 following was found: 1) Food crumbs were on the bottom surface inside the freezer compartment of a top freezer refrigerator in the
- Lunch/Dinner Requirements1195
922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Meal Planning Requirements for a Center that Provides Meals. (3) Lunch, and dinner if served, shall include the following components: (a) Milk; (b) Meat or meat alternative; (c) Bread or grain; and (d)1. Two (2) different vegetables; or 2. One (1) fruit and one (1) vegetable. Findings: General: Based on observation and interview, one (1) fruit and no vegetable was served with the lunch time meal to thirteen (13) children in the preschool room and eight (8) children in
Aug 4, 20232 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 review of documentation, a caregiver hired 7/10/23, did not have education documentation availa
- Training435
922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (16) In accordance with KRS 199.896(15) and (16), a staff person with supervisory authority over a child shall complete the following: (a) Six (6) hours of cabinet-approved orientation completed within the first three (3) months of employment in a child-care program; (b) Nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training within the first year of employment in a child care program, including one and one-half (1 ½) hours of cabinet-a
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