West End 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.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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 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 dried, dark brown stain was observed on a ceiling tile above the cabinets, located between the glass door and the window in Classroom B. The stain measured the full length of the ceiling tile, which was approximately twenty-four (24) inches long. Signature of Provider/Representative Title Date An Equal O
Mar 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 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 and interview, a dried, dark brown stain was observed on a ceiling tile above the cabinets, located between the glass door and the window in Classroom B. The stain measured the full length of the ceiling tile, which was approximately twenty-four (24) inches long.
May 16, 20242 Findings2 Important
- 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: Based on observation, peeled paint and rust were on the chains of a large two (2) seater red swing on the preschool playground. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV
- Vehicle Equipment925
922 KAR 2:120. Section 14. Transportation. (4) A vehicle used to transport children shall be equipped with: (a) A fire extinguisher; (b) First aid supplies as established in Section 7 of this administrative regulation; (c) Emergency reflective triangles; and (d) A device to cut the restraint system, if necessary. Findings: General: Based on observation, a 2015 Ford Fusion was not equipped a first aid kit and emergency reflective triangles. Kitchen Requirements In Compliance Food Service In Compl
Jan 9, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Staff Management/Policy Development/Supervision350
922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities. (1) A director shall: (e) Manage the staff in their individual job descriptions; (f) Assure the development, implementation, and monitoring of child-care center plans, policies, and procedures; (g) Supervise staff conduct to ensure implementation of program policies and procedures; Findings: General: Based on interview, a child was allowed to stay at the center with nits in his hair in December 2023. The center’s Illness and
- Medication Administration765
922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine. (4) Prescription and nonprescription medication shall be administered to a child in care: (a)1. With a written request of the child’s parent or the child's prescribing health professional; and 2. According to the directions or instructions on the medication’s label; or (b) For epinephrine, in accordance with KRS 199.8951 and 311.646. Findings: General: Based on interview, a nonprescription medication, Licefree Spray was used by staff to treat nit
- Medication Administration Record770
922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine. (5) The child-care center shall keep a written record of the administration of medication, including: (a) Time of each dosage; (b) Date; (c) Amount; (d) Name of staff person giving the medication; (e) Name of the child; and (f) Name of the medication. Findings: General: Based on interview, a nonprescription medication, Licefree Spray was used by staff to treat nits in a child’s hair at the center in December 2023. Interview determined the spray w