Little Steps Daycare
1989 & 2009 Leitchfield Road, Elizabethtown, KY
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Early Learning Academy College View Campus is a licensed child care center in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 137 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 137 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Early Learning Academy College View Campus has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hardin County has a median price of $151 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 20, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 16 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.”
90 - Children Supervised (922 KAR 2:120 Section 2)
“922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (3)(a) Each center shall maintain a child-care program that assures each child shall be: 1. Provided with adequate supervision at all times by a qualified staff person who ensures the child is: a. Within scope of vision and range of voice; or b. For a school-age child, within scope of vision or range of voice;”
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.”
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.”
10 - Background check/submitted/frequency/re-employment/out of state (922 KAR 2:280 Section 3; 922 KAR 2:280 Section 4; 922 KAR 2:280 Section 5)
90 - Children Supervised (922 KAR 2:120 Section 2)
“922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (3)(a) Each center shall maintain a child-care program that assures each child shall be: 1. Provided with adequate supervision at all times by a qualified staff person who ensures the child is: a. Within scope of vision and range of voice; or b. For a school-age child, within scope of vision or range of voice;”
350 - Staff Management/Policy Development/Supervision (922 KAR 2:090 Section 10)
“922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities. (1) A director shall: (e) Manage the staff in their individual job descriptions; (f) Assure the development, implementation, and monitoring of child-care center plans, policies, and procedures; (g) Supervise staff conduct to ensure implementation of program policies and procedures;”
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.”
1270 - Daily Attendance Records (922 KAR 2:090 Section 9; 922 KAR 2:160)
“922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (c) Daily attendance records documenting the arrival and departure time of each child, including records that are required in accordance with 922 KAR 2:160, Section 13, if a child receives services from the child-care center through the Child Care Assistance Program;”
350 - Staff Management/Policy Development/Supervision (922 KAR 2:090 Section 10)
“922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities. (1) A director shall: (e) Manage the staff in their individual job descriptions; (f) Assure the development, implementation, and monitoring of child-care center plans, policies, and procedures; (g) Supervise staff conduct to ensure implementation of program policies and procedures;”
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.”
620 - Protected Openings (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)
“922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (8) An opening to the outside shall be effectively protected against the entrance of vermin by: (a) Self-closing doors; (b) Closed windows; (c) Screening; (d) Controlled air current; or (e) Other effective means.”
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.”
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.”
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;”
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. (13) An earthquake drill, shelter-in-place or lockdown drill, and tornado drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least quarterly; and (b) Documented.”
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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 October 20, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 7 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.
137, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (270) 769-7926 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (270) 769-7926 to ask.
(270) 769-7926.
521 Charlemagne Boulevard, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Steps Daycare, 0.8 miles away.