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Cardinal Preparatory Academy

140 Owen Rd, Mt. Washington, KY 400475.0· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
154
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$151

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About Cardinal Preparatory Academy

Cardinal Preparatory Academy is a licensed child care center in Mt. Washington, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 154 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: Ages 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
154 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 am to 6:00pm (Monday to Friday)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffSkilled teachers with years of early childhood experience
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (brightwheel)
Licensed capacity154 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cardinal Preparatory Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bullitt County has a median price of $151 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.
Bullitt County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$151
Home daycare$123

Toddler

Center$132
Home daycare$122

Preschool

Center$132
Home daycare$122

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 Cardinal Preparatory Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
154 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#L384706
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 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. Aug 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 11, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      865 - Indoor/Outdoor Equipment (922 KAR 2:120 Section 13)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings. (2) Indoor and outdoor equipment shall: (a) Be clean, safe, and in good repair; (b) Meet the physical, developmental needs, and interests of children of different age groups; (c) Be free from sharp points or corners, splinters, protruding nails or bolts, loose or rusty parts, hazardous small parts, lead-based paint, poisonous material, and flaking or chalking paint; and (d) Be designed to guard against entrapment or situations that may cause strangulation.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      860 - Toys/Furniture (922 KAR 2:120 Section 13)

      “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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      725 - Soiled Diapers/Clothing (922 KAR 2:120 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (8) Diapers or clothing shall be: (a) Changed if soiled or wet; (b) Stored in a covered container temporarily; and (c) Washed or disposed of at least once a day.”
    • 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      625 - Floors, Walls, Ceilings (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

      “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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      565 - Inaccessible Items (922 KAR 2:120 Section 3)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (7) The following shall be inaccessible to a child in care: (a) Toxic cleaning supplies, poisons, and insecticides; (b) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, and flammable liquids; and (c) Personal belongings and medications of staff.”
    • Safe sleep

      540 - Bedding/Toys in Crib (922 KAR 2:120 Section 6)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements. (3) Rest time shall occur in an adequate space according to the child’s age as follows: (a) For an infant: 3. No bedding other than a clean tight-fitted sheet; and 4. No toys or other items except the infant’s pacifier;”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      480 - Waiting Period (922 KAR 2:120 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (9) A child shall not be required to stand or sit for a prolonged period of time: (a) During an activity; (b) While waiting for an activity to start; or (c) As discipline.”
    • 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      330 - Sick Child Protocol (922 KAR 2:120 Section 7)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine. (3) If a child becomes ill while at the child-care center: (a) The child shall be placed in a supervised area isolated from the rest of the children; (b) The parent shall be contacted immediately; (c) Arrangements shall be made to remove the child from the child-care center as soon as practicable;”
    • Records and paperwork

      310 - Construction/Renovation Notification (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

    • 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      1330 - Diapering/Handwashing (922 KAR 2:120 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (9) The proper methods of diapering and hand-washing shall be posted at each diaper changing area.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      1322 - Allergy Care Plan (922 KAR 2:120 Section 7)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine. (10) The child-care center shall ensure each child's food or other allergies and allergy care plan are posted prominently where food is served with the permission of the parent or guardian, including: (a) Instructions regarding the allergy, including identifying symptoms; (b) Steps taken to avoid and prevent the allergen; and (c) A plan of treatment in the event of an allergic reaction, including medication and doses, and that all epinephrine pens shall be administered in accordance with subsection (6)(a)3 of this section.”
    • Safety and hazards

      1305 - Monthly Fire, Quarterly Earthquake/Shelter-in-place/Tornado Drills (922 KAR 2:120 Section 3)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (12) A fire drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least monthly; and (b) Documented, detailing the date and time. (13) An earthquake drill, shelter-in-place drill, lockdown drill, and tornado drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least quarterly; and (b) Documented, detailing the date and time.”
    • Records and paperwork

      1295 - Confidentiality/Maintenance/Access (922 KAR 2:090 Section 9)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (2) A child-care center shall: (a) Maintain the confidentiality of a child’s record and information concerning a child or the child's parent; (b) Maintain all records for five (5) years; and (c) Provide the cabinet access and information in the completion of the investigation pursuant to KRS 620.030.”
    • Safety and hazards

      1285 - Earthquake/Tornado/Fire Drills (922 KAR 2:090 Section 9)

      “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;”
  6. Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited

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 Cardinal Preparatory Academy

Is Cardinal Preparatory Academy licensed?

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

When was Cardinal Preparatory Academy last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cardinal Preparatory Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 1 of 6 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 Cardinal Preparatory Academy care for?

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

Does Cardinal Preparatory Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cardinal Preparatory Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cardinal Preparatory Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (502) 538-3171 to ask.

What is Cardinal Preparatory Academy's phone number?

(502) 538-3171.

Where is Cardinal Preparatory Academy?

140 Owen Rd, Mt. Washington, KY 40047. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Explorers Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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