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Cottage Blue

Nicholasville, KY 40356 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families3.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
6
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$131

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About Cottage Blue

Cottage Blue is a licensed home daycare in Nicholasville, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy
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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

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

Cottage Blue has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Jessamine County has a median price of $131 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 Cottage Blue

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Certified family child care home
Capacity
6 children
License number
#C71232
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 12 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 23 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Food and nutrition 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 30, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      825 - Available Documentation (922 KAR 2:100 Section 20)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 20. Certified Family Child-Care Home Program. The certified family child-care home provider shall: (8) Make available to a parent upon request: (a) The staff to child ratios described in Section 10 of this administrative regulation; (b) The planned program of activities; (c) Each statement of deficiency issued by the cabinet during the current certification period; (d) Each plan of correction submitted by the certified family child-care home to the cabinet during the current certification period; and (e) Daily schedule including any trips outside the family child-care home;”
    • Safety and hazards

      795 - Evacuation Plan Records (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (7)(a) A certified family child-care home provider shall have a written evacuation plan in the event of fire, natural disaster, or other threatening situation that may pose a health or safety hazard to a child in care in accordance with KRS 199.895.”
    • Safety and hazards

      785 - Fire Drills (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (5) A certified family child-care home provider shall maintain a written record of: (b) Monthly practiced fire drills detailing the date, time, and participants in accordance with Section 12(21) of this administrative regulation;”
    • Records and paperwork

      780 - Documentation of Earthquake/Tornado/Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (5) A certified family child-care home provider shall maintain a written record of: (a) Quarterly practiced earthquake drills, tornado drills, shelter-in-place drills, and lockdown drills detailing the date, time, and participants in accordance with Section 12(22) of this administrative regulation;”
    • 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;”
    • Records and paperwork

      735 - Children's information (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider shall maintain: (b) A written record for each child: 1. Completed and signed by the child’s parent; 2. Retained on file on the first day the child attends the family child-care home; and 3. To contain: a. Identifying information about the child, which includes, at a minimum, the child’s name, address, and date of birth; b. Contact information to enable the provider to contact the child’s: (i) Parent at the parent’s home or place of employment; (ii) Family physician; and (iii) Preferred hospital; c. The name of each person who is designated in writing to pick-up the child; d. Food or other allergies in a documented care plan that includes: (i) Instructions regarding the allergy, including any identifying symptoms; (ii) Steps taken to avoid and prevent the allergen; and (iii) A plan of treatment in the event of an allergic reaction, including medication, doses, and the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector in accordance with Section 16(1)(c) of this administrative regulation. e. The child’s general health status and medical history including, if applicable: (i) Restriction on the child’s participation in activities with specific instructions from the child’s parent or health professional; and (ii) Permission from the parent for third-party professional services in the family child-care home; f. The name and phone number of each person to be contacted in an emergency situation involving or impacting the child; g. Authorization by the parent for the provider to seek emergency medical care for the child in the parent’s absence;”
    • 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      265 - Provider Training Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 10)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 10. Standards for the Provider. (1)(a) Between July 1 and June 30 of each subsequent year of operation, a provider shall complete at least nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training, including one and one-half (1 1/2) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training completed once every five (5) years in accordance with KRS 199.8982(2). (b) A provider or assistant's compliance with the training in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection or subsection (8) of this section shall be verified through the cabinet-designed database maintained pursuant to 922 KAR 2:240.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      260 - Orientation/training plan (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 2. Certification Process. (9) Within three (3) months of submission to the cabinet of a complete OIG-DRCC-03, an applicant shall: (a) In accordance with KRS 199.8982(1)(a)(6), demonstrate completion of six (6) hours of cabinet-approved pre-service orientation training in the following topics: 1. Federal minimum health and safety requirements established in 45 C.F.R. 98.41 related to: a. Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; b. Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices; c. Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; d. Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; e. Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; f. Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; g. Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event; h. Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants; and i. Precautions in transporting children; 2. Recognizing and reporting child abuse; and 3. Developmentally appropriate practices; and (b) Develop and implement a written plan for obtaining: 1. Three (3) hours of cabinet-approved training within the first year of operation, including one and one-half (1 1/2) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training in accordance with KRS 199.8982(2); and 2. Nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved training annually between July 1 and the following June 30 of each subsequent year of operation, including one and one-half (1 1/2) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training completed once every five (5) years as required in Section 10(1) of this administrative regulation.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      250 - Adult in home/Assistant TB (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 2. Certification Process. (5) An adult living in the home of the applicant, present during the hours of operation or having unsupervised contact with a child in care, and the applicant’s assistant shall: (b) Submit a copy of negative tuberculin results or a health professional’s statement documenting that the adult is free of active tuberculosis.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      240 - Provider CPR/First Aid (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 2. Certification Process. (4) An applicant shall be currently certified by an agency approved in accordance with 922 KAR 2:240 in infant, child, and adult: (a) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and (b) First aid.”
    • Records and paperwork

      225 - Information to Parents (922 KAR 2:100 Section 20)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 20. Certified Family Child-Care Home Program. The certified family child-care home provider shall: (2) Make available a copy of the certification standards to each parent; (3) Provide each parent with the name, address, and telephone number of the cabinet for the purpose of registering a complaint if the parent believes the family child-care home provider is not meeting the standards;”
  2. Feb 16, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      5 - Applicability and exceptions (922 KAR 2:280 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:280. Section 2. Applicability and Exceptions. This administrative regulation shall apply to a child care staff member, including: (1) An owner, operator, or employee of a child care provider; (2) A child-care center licensee or director; (3) An adult household member of a Type II child-care center, family child-care home, or registered relative child care provider; (4) An employee who is present during the time a child is receiving care; (5) Any person with supervisory or disciplinary control over a child in care; and (6) Any person having unsupervised contact with a child in care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      250 - Adult in home/Assistant TB (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 2. Certification Process. (5) An adult living in the home of the applicant, present during the hours of operation or having unsupervised contact with a child in care, and the applicant’s assistant shall: (b) Submit a copy of negative tuberculin results or a health professional’s statement documenting that the adult is free of active tuberculosis.”
    • Background checks

      245 - Adult in home/Assistant (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 2. Certification Process. (5) An adult living in the home of the applicant, present during the hours of operation or having unsupervised contact with a child in care, and the applicant’s assistant shall: (a) Complete background checks in accordance with 922 KAR 2:280;”
  3. Oct 15, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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;”
    • Records and paperwork

      735 - Children's information (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider shall maintain: (b) A written record for each child: 1. Completed and signed by the child’s parent; 2. Retained on file on the first day the child attends the family child-care home; and 3. To contain: a. Identifying information about the child, which includes, at a minimum, the child’s name, address, and date of birth; b. Contact information to enable the provider to contact the child’s: (i) Parent at the parent’s home or place of employment; (ii) Family physician; and (iii) Preferred hospital; c. The name of each person who is designated in writing to pick-up the child; d. Food or other allergies in a documented care plan that includes: (i) Instructions regarding the allergy, including any identifying symptoms; (ii) Steps taken to avoid and prevent the allergen; and (iii) A plan of treatment in the event of an allergic reaction, including medication, doses, and the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector in accordance with Section 16(1)(c) of this administrative regulation. e. The child’s general health status and medical history including, if applicable: (i) Restriction on the child’s participation in activities with specific instructions from the child’s parent or health professional; and (ii) Permission from the parent for third-party professional services in the family child-care home; f. The name and phone number of each person to be contacted in an emergency situation involving or impacting the child; g. Authorization by the parent for the provider to seek emergency medical care for the child in the parent’s absence;”
    • 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;”
    • Food and nutrition

      715 - Refrigerator (922 KAR 2:100 Section 15)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 15. Food Requirements. (14) The refrigerator shall: (a) Be in working order; and (b) Maintain a product temperature at or below forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit.”
    • 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.”
  4. Sep 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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;”
    • 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      240 - Provider CPR/First Aid (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 2. Certification Process. (4) An applicant shall be currently certified by an agency approved in accordance with 922 KAR 2:240 in infant, child, and adult: (a) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and (b) First aid.”

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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Is Cottage Blue licensed?

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

When was Cottage Blue last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cottage Blue had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 4 of 4 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 Cottage Blue care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Cottage Blue accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cottage Blue's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cottage Blue cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (425) 343-5449 to ask.

What is Cottage Blue's phone number?

(425) 343-5449.

Where is Cottage Blue?

Nicholasville, KY 40356. 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).