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Bardstown Head Start

820 Pennsylvania Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004
licensed capacity
92
a week, county median
$142

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About Bardstown Head Start

Bardstown Head Start is a licensed child care center in Bardstown, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 92 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
92 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity92 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bardstown Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Nelson County has a median price of $142 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Nelson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$161
Home daycare$129

Toddler

Center$142
Home daycare$124

Preschool

Center$142
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$102

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Bardstown Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
92 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#L350896
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 92% of Kentucky daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      795 - Playground Conditions (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

      “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.”
  10. Jun 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      805 - Fence Construction (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (24) Fences shall be: (a) Constructed of safe material; (b) Stable; and (c) In good condition.”
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Apr 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      960 - Pre-trip Inspection (922 KAR 2:120 Section 14)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 14. Transportation. (8) A daily inspection of the vehicle shall be performed prior to the vehicle's use and documented for: (a) Tire inflation consistent with tire manufacturer's recommended air pressure; (b) Working lights, signals, mirrors, gauges, and wiper blades; (c) Working safety restraints; (d) Adequate fuel level; and (e) Cleanliness and good repair.”

Copied from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Bardstown Head Start

Is Bardstown Head Start licensed?

Yes. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Bardstown Head Start last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on February 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bardstown Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 92% of Kentucky daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Bardstown Head Start care for?

92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Bardstown Head Start accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bardstown Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (502) 348-9240 to confirm.

How much does Bardstown Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (502) 348-9240 to ask.

What is Bardstown Head Start's phone number?

(502) 348-9240.

Where is Bardstown Head Start?

820 Pennsylvania Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004. The nearest other daycare we list is Bardstown Early Childhood Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).