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Early Childhood Laboratory
- licensed capacity
- 104
- a week, county median
- $184
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About
About Early Childhood Laboratory
Early Childhood Laboratory is a licensed child care center in Lexington, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 104 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (859) 257-7732 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | Teachers serve as instructors for college courses |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (Kentucky All STARS, 5 Star Rating) |
| More | Founded 1928 |
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Childhood Laboratory 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Early Childhood Laboratory
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed child care center
- Capacity
- 104 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #L352074
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Aug 7, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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.”
585 - Premises Requirements (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)
“922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (1) The premises shall be: (a) Suitable for the purpose intended; (b) Kept clean and in good repair;”
360 - Staff Evaluation (922 KAR 2:090 Section 10)
“922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities. (1) A director shall: (j) Assess each staff person's interaction with children in care and classroom performance through an annual written performance evaluation;”
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;”
1040 - Refrigerator (922 KAR 2:120 Section 8)
“922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (4) A cold-storage facility used for storage of perishable food in a nonfrozen state shall: (a) Have an indicating thermometer or other appropriate temperature measuring device; (b) Be in a safe environment for preservation; and (c) Be forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit or below.”
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
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FAQ
Questions about Early Childhood Laboratory
Is Early Childhood Laboratory licensed?
Yes. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Early Childhood Laboratory last inspected?
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Childhood Laboratory had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 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 Early Childhood Laboratory care for?
104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Early Childhood Laboratory accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Childhood Laboratory's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (859) 257-7732 to confirm.
How much does Early Childhood Laboratory cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (859) 257-7732 to ask.
What is Early Childhood Laboratory's phone number?
(859) 257-7732.
Where is Early Childhood Laboratory?
621 South Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40506. The nearest other daycare we list is Lexington Montessori School, 0.3 miles away.