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Center For Children

500 Park Place, Lexington, KY 405114.9· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
230
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$184

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About Center For Children

Center For Children is a licensed child care center in Lexington, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 230 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 29 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks - 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
230 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity230 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Center For Children has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fayette County has a median price of $184 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.
Fayette County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$184
Home daycare$132

Toddler

Center$156
Home daycare$132

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$132

School age

Center$137
Home daycare$120

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 Center For Children

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
230 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#L383967
See the state's record

Summary

29 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 29 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 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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See all 36 visits
  1. Jul 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Dec 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Nov 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 26 earlier visits
  1. Oct 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Oct 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 23, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      695 - Toilet (922 KAR 2:120 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (4) Each toilet shall: (a) Be kept in clean condition; (b) Be kept in good repair; (c) Be in a lighted room; and (d) Have ventilation to outside air.”
    • 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

      570 - Items Accessible Only During Activity (922 KAR 2:120 Section 3)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (8) The following shall be inaccessible to a child in care unless under direct supervision and part of planned program of instruction: (a) Knives and sharp objects; (b) Litter and rubbish; (c) Bar soap; and (d) Plastic bags not used for personal belongings.”
    • 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;”
  4. Sep 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Sep 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Sep 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
  10. Sep 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  11. Aug 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  12. Mar 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  13. Mar 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  14. Mar 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  15. Feb 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  16. Jan 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  17. Jan 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  18. Nov 17, 2023Complaint 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.”
  19. Nov 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  20. Sep 25, 2023Inspection6 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

      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.”
    • 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;”
    • Records and paperwork

      1310 - Posting Requirements (922 KAR 2:090 Section 8)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (6) In addition to the posting requirement of KRS 199.898(3), a child-care center shall post the following in a conspicuous place and make available for public inspection: (a) The provider's preliminary or regular license; (b) Each statement of deficiency and civil penalty notice issued by the cabinet during the current licensure year; (c) Each plan of correction submitted by the child-care center to the cabinet during the current licensure year; (d) Information on the Kentucky Consumer Product Safety Program and the program's Web site as specified in KRS 199.897; (e) A description of services provided by the child-care center, including: 1. Current rates for child care; and 2. Each service charged separately and in addition to the basic rate for child care; (f) Minimum staff-to-child ratios and group size established in 922 KAR 2:120; and (g) Daily planned program.”
    • 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

      1065 - Bottles (922 KAR 2:120 Section 8)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (9) Bottles shall be: (a) Individually labeled; (b) Promptly refrigerated; (c) Covered while not in use; and (d) Consumed within one (1) hour of being heated or removed from the refrigerator.”
  21. Aug 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  22. Jun 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  23. Jun 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  24. Jan 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  25. Jan 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  26. Jan 12, 2023VisitNo 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 Center For Children

Is Center For Children licensed?

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

When was Center For Children last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 29 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Center For Children had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 29 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 Center For Children care for?

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

Does Center For Children accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Center For Children's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Center For Children cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (859) 495-2831 to ask.

What is Center For Children's phone number?

(859) 495-2831.

Where is Center For Children?

500 Park Place, Lexington, KY 40511. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA CKY: North, 0.7 miles away.

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