Bethel Early Learning Center
3260 Lexington Road, Nicholasville, KY
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Creative Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Nicholasville, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool. It lists yearly tuition from $4,770 to $6,120.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3-6 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Class size | Limited to 24 children (preschool/kindergarten) |
| More | Founded 1998 |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Creative Montessori School lists yearly tuition from $4,770 to $6,120. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Jessamine County has a median price of $153 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Extended-Day Program ($680 per month) | $6,120 |
| Half-day Preschool and Kindergarten ($530 per month) | $4,770 |
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 6 rules in all
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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435 - Training (922 KAR 2:090 Section 11)
“922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (16) In accordance with KRS 199.896(15) and (16), a staff person with supervisory authority over a child shall complete the following: (a) Six (6) hours of cabinet-approved orientation completed within the first three (3) months of employment in a child-care program covering 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; (b) Nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training within the first year of employment in a child care program, including one and one-half (1 ½) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training; and (c) Fifteen (15) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training completed between July 1 and the following June 30 of each subsequent year of employment in a child care program, including one and one-half (1 ½) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training completed once every five (5) years. (17) A staff person's compliance with training requirements of this section shall be verified through the cabinet-designated database maintained pursuant to 922 KAR 2:240.”
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;”
435 - Training (922 KAR 2:090 Section 11)
“922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (16) In accordance with KRS 199.896(15) and (16), a staff person with supervisory authority over a child shall complete the following: (a) Six (6) hours of cabinet-approved orientation completed within the first three (3) months of employment in a child-care program; (b) Nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training within the first year of employment in a child care program, including one and one-half (1 ½) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training; and (c) Fifteen (15) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training completed between July 1 and the following June 30 of each subsequent year of employment in a child care program, including one and one-half (1 ½) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training completed once every five (5) years. (17) A staff person's compliance with training requirements of this section shall be verified through the cabinet-designated database maintained pursuant to 922 KAR 2:240.”
150 - Fire Marshal (922 KAR 2:090 Section 6)
“922 KAR 2:090. Section 6. License Issuance. (8) To qualify for a preliminary license, or maintain a regular license, a child-care center shall: (b) Be approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal or designee;”
1250 - Enrollment Information (922 KAR 2:090 Section 9)
“922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center 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 child-care center; 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 a person in charge 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. The child’s general health status and medical history including, if applicable: (i) Allergies; (ii) Restriction on the child’s participation in activities with specific instructions from the child’s parent or health professional; and (iii) Permission from the parent for third-party professional services in the child-care center; e. The name and phone number of each person to be contacted in an emergency involving or impacting the child; f. Authorization by the parent for the child-care center to seek emergency medical care for the child in the parent’s absence;”
1045 - Frozen Food (922 KAR 2:120 Section 8)
“922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (5) Frozen food shall be: (a) Kept at a temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or below; and (b) Thawed: 1. At refrigerator temperatures; 2. Under cool, potable running water; 3. As part of the cooking process; or 4. By another method in accordance with the Department for Public Health's food safety standards and permits, established in KRS Chapter 217.”
1095 - Milk Requirements (922 KAR 2:120 Section 9)
“922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Drink Requirements for All Child-Care Centers. (3) A serving of milk shall consist of: (a) Breast milk or iron-fortified formula for a child: 1. Age birth to twelve (12) months; or 2. Beyond twelve (12) months of age as documented by the parent or the child's physician; (b) Pasteurized unflavored whole milk for children ages twelve (12) months to twenty-four (24) months; or (c) Pasteurized unflavored low fat one (1) percent or fat-free skim milk for children ages twenty-four (24) months to school-age.”
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FAQ
Yes. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 2 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.
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (859) 881-8806 to confirm.
Yearly tuition from $4,770 to $6,120, as it lists it.
(859) 881-8806.
3220 Lexington Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356. The nearest other daycare we list is Bethel Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.