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Fox and the Hound Learning Center

193 Payne Road, Ekron, KY 401175.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
99
a week, county median
$169

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About Fox and the Hound Learning Center

Fox and the Hound Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Ekron, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Fox and the Hound Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Meade County has a median price of $169 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Meade County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$169
Home daycare$130

Toddler

Center$149
Home daycare$125

Preschool

Center$149
Home daycare$125

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$103

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 Fox and the Hound Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#L358822
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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;”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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;”
  2. Jul 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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;”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  3. Apr 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 9, 2024Inspection1 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.”
  6. Aug 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 18, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      865 - Indoor/Outdoor Equipment (922 KAR 2:120 Section 13)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings. (2) Indoor and outdoor equipment shall: (a) Be clean, safe, and in good repair; (b) Meet the physical, developmental needs, and interests of children of different age groups; (c) Be free from sharp points or corners, splinters, protruding nails or bolts, loose or rusty parts, hazardous small parts, lead-based paint, poisonous material, and flaking or chalking paint; and (d) Be designed to guard against entrapment or situations that may cause strangulation.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      625 - Floors, Walls, Ceilings (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (9) Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth, in good repair, and constructed to be easily cleaned.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      1090 - Food Protected From Contamination (922 KAR 2:120 Section 9)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Drink Requirements for All Child-Care Centers. (1) Food shall be: (h) Protected against contamination from: 1. Dust; 2. Flies; 3. Rodents and other vermin; 4. Unclean utensils and work surfaces; 5. Unnecessary handling; 6. Coughs and sneezes; 7. Cuts in skin; 8. Communicable disease; 9. Flooding; 10. Drainage; and 11. Overhead leakage.”
  10. Sep 29, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      490 - Discipline (922 KAR 2:120 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (11) A child shall not be subjected to: (a) Corporal physical discipline pursuant to KRS 199.896(18); (b) Loud, profane, threatening, frightening, humiliating, or abusive language; or (c) Discipline that is associated with: 1. Rest; 2. Toileting; 3. Play time; or 4. Food.”

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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Questions about Fox and the Hound Learning Center

Is Fox and the Hound Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Fox and the Hound Learning Center last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fox and the Hound Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 8 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 Fox and the Hound Learning Center care for?

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

Does Fox and the Hound Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Fox and the Hound Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (270) 828-3048 to confirm.

How much does Fox and the Hound Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (270) 828-3048 to ask.

What is Fox and the Hound Learning Center's phone number?

(270) 828-3048.

Where is Fox and the Hound Learning Center?

193 Payne Road, Ekron, KY 40117. The nearest other daycare we list is Meade County Head Start, 0.2 miles away.

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