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Candy Land Child Care

Columbia, KY 42728 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
a week, county median
$113
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About Candy Land Child Care

Candy Land Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Columbia, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Home daycare
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Licensed capacity
6 children

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Programs

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SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Candy Land Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Adair County has a median price of $113 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Adair County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$96
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$88
Home daycare$84

Preschool

Center$88
Home daycare$84

School age

Center$95
Home daycare$85

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 Candy Land Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Certified family child care home
Capacity
6 children
License number
#C3838
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jun 9, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      775 - Attendance Records (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider shall maintain: (c) Daily attendance records documenting the arrival and departure time of each child, including records that are required in accordance with 922 KAR 2:160, Section 14, if a child receives services from the provider through the Child Care Assistance Program.”
    • Records and paperwork

      750 - Liability insurance (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 2. Certification Process. (2) An applicant for certification shall: (b) Obtain commercial liability insurance of at least $50,000 per occurrence;”
    • Health, medication and illness

      730 - Immunization (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider shall maintain: (a) A current immunization certificate for each child in care within thirty (30) days of the child’s enrollment, unless an attending physician or the child's parent objects to the immunization of the child pursuant to KRS 214.034;”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      390 - Condition of Home (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (24) A family child-care home shall: (a) Be clean; (b) Be uncluttered; (c) Be free of insects and rodents;”
    • Safety and hazards

      330 - Free from risk of harm (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (1) A provider's home and each play area used for child care shall: (a) Be free from risk of harm in accordance with the requirements of this administrative regulation;”
  2. Oct 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      730 - Immunization (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider shall maintain: (a) A current immunization certificate for each child in care within thirty (30) days of the child’s enrollment, unless an attending physician or the child's parent objects to the immunization of the child pursuant to KRS 214.034;”
  3. Jul 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      730 - Immunization (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider shall maintain: (a) A current immunization certificate for each child in care within thirty (30) days of the child’s enrollment, unless an attending physician or the child's parent objects to the immunization of the child pursuant to KRS 214.034;”
  4. Jun 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      535 - Toys (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (9) Equipment and toys shall be: (a) Designated by the manufacturer as developmentally appropriate to the age of children in care; (b) In sufficient quantity for the number of children in care; and (c) Safe, sound, clean, and in good repair.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      525 - Outdoor Play Area Safe (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (13) An outdoor play area shall be free of unavoidable danger or risk.”
    • Safety and hazards

      345 - Harmful Items Inaccessible (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (3) The areas of the home that are accessible to children in care shall be free from items harmful to children including the following items: (a) Cleaning supplies, poisons, paints, and insecticides; (b) Knives, scissors, and sharp objects; (c) Power tools, lawn mowers, hand tools, nails, and other equipment; (d) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, combustibles, and flammable liquids; (e) Plastic bags; and (f) Litter and rubbish.”
    • Other rules

      160 - Health, safety and comfort (922 KAR 2:100 Section 13)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 13. Care Requirements for a Provider. (1) A provider shall ensure the health, safety, and comfort of each child.”

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 Candy Land Child Care

Is Candy Land Child Care licensed?

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

When was Candy Land Child Care last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Candy Land Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 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 Candy Land Child Care care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Candy Land Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Candy Land Child Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (270) 384-7884 to confirm.

How much does Candy Land Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (270) 384-7884 to ask.

What is Candy Land Child Care's phone number?

(270) 384-7884.

Where is Candy Land Child Care?

Columbia, KY 42728. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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