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Estill Early Learning Center

2196 Richmond Road, Irvine, KY 403365.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
53
open each week
5 days
daily, posted tuition
$30

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About Estill Early Learning Center

Estill Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Irvine, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 53 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists daily tuition from $30 to $50.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks-12 year old
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
53 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon 07:00 am – 05:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks-12 year old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity53 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Estill Early Learning Center lists daily tuition from $30 to $50. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Estill County has a median price of $204 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Flex spots, 6 weeks-12 year old$50
infant/toddler care, 6 weeks - 2 years old (daily care, billed weekly)$40
preschool care, 3 years old - 5 years old (daily care, billed weekly)$36
school age care, 5 years old - 12 years old (daily care, billed weekly)$30
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Estill County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$204
Home daycare$151

Toddler

Center$175
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$155

School age

Center$152
Home daycare$128

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 Estill Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
53 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#L384644
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 25, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Nov 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.”
  2. Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Estill Early Learning Center

Is Estill Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Estill Early Learning Center last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on November 25, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Estill Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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.

How many children can Estill Early Learning Center care for?

53, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Estill Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Estill Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Estill Early Learning Center cost?

Daily tuition from $30 to $50, as it lists it.

What is Estill Early Learning Center's phone number?

(606) 717-0016.

Where is Estill Early Learning Center?

2196 Richmond Road, Irvine, KY 40336. The nearest other daycare we list is South Irvine Early Learning Center, 2.2 miles away.

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