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Bright Futures Academy

1101 Lauderdale Drive, Nicholasville, KY 403564.1· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
203
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$181
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About Bright Futures Academy

Bright Futures Academy is a licensed child care center in Nicholasville, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 203 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks old to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
203 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon - Fri 6:45 am - 5:30 pm; Sat - Sun Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks old to 12 years
ProgramsInfant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (faith based, non-denominational), Play-based
CurriculumBright Wheel curriculum
StaffCPR and First aid training, State Orientation class, Pediatric Head Trauma training class
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsKy Childcare Assistance program (CCAP)
Licensed capacity203 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Futures Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jessamine County has a median price of $181 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.
Jessamine County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$181
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$153
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$153
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$135
Home daycare$119

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 Bright Futures Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
203 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#L384476
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Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 11 of 18 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Transportation 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Other rules 4

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. Jul 14, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      225 - Licensee Responsibility (922 KAR 2:090 Section 8)

      “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.”
  2. Jun 10, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      225 - Licensee Responsibility (922 KAR 2:090 Section 8)

      “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.”
  3. Feb 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Transportation

      925 - Vehicle Equipment (922 KAR 2:120 Section 14)

      “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.”
    • Transportation

      890 - Requirements for Transportation Services (922 KAR 2:120 Section 14)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 14. Transportation. (2) A center providing or arranging transportation service shall: (a) Be licensed and approved by the cabinet or its designee prior to transporting a child; (b) Have a written plan that details the type of transportation, staff schedule, transportation schedule, and transportation route; and (c) Have written policies and procedures, including emergency procedures practiced monthly by staff who transports children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      1265 - Policies and Procedures (922 KAR 2:090 Section 8)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (4) Program policies and procedures shall: (a) Be in writing; and (b) Include: 1. Staff policies; 2. Job descriptions; 3. An organization chart; 4. Chain of command; and 5. Other procedures necessary to ensure implementation of: a. KRS 199.898, Rights for children in child-care programs and their parents, custodians, or guardians - posting and distribution requirements; b. 922 KAR 2:120, Child-care center health and safety standards; c. 922 KAR 2:280, Background checks for child care staff members, reporting requirements, and appeals; and d. This administrative regulation.”
  4. Feb 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 20, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      220 - Reports to Cabinet (922 KAR 2:090 Section 13; 922 KAR 2:280)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 13. Reports. (1) The following shall be reported to the cabinet or designee and other agencies specified in this section within twenty-four (24) hours from the time of discovery: (a) Communicable disease, pursuant to 902 KAR 2:020, which shall also be reported to the local health department; (b) An accident or injury to a child that requires medical care initiated by the child-care center or the child's parent; (c) An incident that results in legal action by or against the child-care center that: 1. Affects a child or staff person; or 2. Includes the center’s discontinuation or disqualification from a governmental assistance program due to fraud, abuse, or criminal conviction related to that program; (d) An incident involving fire or other emergency, including a vehicular accident if the center is transporting a child receiving child care services; (e) A report of child abuse or neglect that: 1. Has been accepted by the cabinet in accordance with 922 KAR 1:330; and 2. Names a director, employee, volunteer, or person with supervisory or disciplinary control over, or having unsupervised contact with, a child in care as the alleged perpetrator; or (f) An individual specified in Section 6(4) of this administrative regulation meeting a disqualifying criterion or background check result pursuant to 922 KAR 2:280.”
  9. Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      1280 - Professional Development (922 KAR 2:090 Section 9)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (f) A written annual plan for child-care staff professional development;”
    • Food and nutrition

      1030 - Food Service Permit (922 KAR 2:120 Section 8)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (2) A child-care center required to have a food service permit shall be in compliance with 902 KAR 45:005 and this administrative regulation.”
  10. Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      1280 - Professional Development (922 KAR 2:090 Section 9)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (f) A written annual plan for child-care staff professional development;”
    • Food and nutrition

      1030 - Food Service Permit (922 KAR 2:120 Section 8)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (2) A child-care center required to have a food service permit shall be in compliance with 902 KAR 45:005 and this administrative regulation.”
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      90 - Children Supervised (922 KAR 2:120 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (3)(a) Each center shall maintain a child-care program that ensures each child shall be: 1. Provided with adequate supervision at all times by a qualified staff person who ensures the child is: a. Within scope of vision and range of voice; b. For a school-age child, within scope of vision or range of voice; and c. Accounted for during movement from one (1) location to another using name-to-face recognition by visually identifying each child;”
    • Records and paperwork

      195 - Plan of Correction/15 days (922 KAR 2:090 Section 15)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 15. Statement of Deficiency and Corrective Action Plans. (2) Except for a violation posing an immediate threat as handled in accordance with KRS 199.896(5)(c), a child-care center shall submit a written corrective action plan to the cabinet or its designee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of the statement of deficiency to eliminate or correct the regulatory violation.”
  3. Jul 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 20, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      90 - Children Supervised (922 KAR 2:120 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (3)(a) Each center shall maintain a child-care program that ensures each child shall be: 1. Provided with adequate supervision at all times by a qualified staff person who ensures the child is: a. Within scope of vision and range of voice; b. For a school-age child, within scope of vision or range of voice; and c. Accounted for during movement from one (1) location to another using name-to-face recognition by visually identifying each child;”
    • Other rules

      225 - Licensee Responsibility (922 KAR 2:090 Section 8)

      “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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      195 - Plan of Correction/15 days (922 KAR 2:090 Section 15)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 15. Statement of Deficiency and Corrective Action Plans. (2) Except for a violation posing an immediate threat as handled in accordance with KRS 199.896(5)(c), a child-care center shall submit a written corrective action plan to the cabinet or its designee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of the statement of deficiency to eliminate or correct the regulatory violation.”
  5. May 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      225 - Licensee Responsibility (922 KAR 2:090 Section 8)

      “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 assure the health, safety, and comfort of each child.”
  7. Aug 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      405 - TB Verification (922 KAR 2:090 Section 11)

      “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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      400 - Educational Requirements (922 KAR 2:090 Section 11)

      “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;”
  8. May 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      690 - Sink (922 KAR 2:120 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (3) A sink shall be: (a) Located in or immediately adjacent to toilet rooms; (b) Equipped with hot and cold running water that allows for hand washing; (c) Equipped with hot water at a minimum temperature of ninety (90) degrees Fahrenheit and a maximum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit; (d) Equipped with liquid soap; (e) Equipped with hand-drying blower or single use disposable hand drying material; (f) Equipped with an easily cleanable waste receptacle; and (g) Immediately adjacent to a changing area used for infants and toddlers.”

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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FAQ

Questions about Bright Futures Academy

Is Bright Futures Academy licensed?

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

When was Bright Futures Academy last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Futures Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 11 of 18 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 Bright Futures Academy care for?

203, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bright Futures Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Futures Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Futures Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (859) 447-3444 to ask.

What is Bright Futures Academy's phone number?

(859) 447-3444.

Where is Bright Futures Academy?

1101 Lauderdale Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356. The nearest other daycare we list is Prodigy Preschool, 0.4 miles away.

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