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Gateway Early Head Start Rowan County

289 Old Flemingsburg Road, Morehead, KY 40353
licensed capacity
38
a week, county median
$107
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About Gateway Early Head Start Rowan County

Gateway Early Head Start Rowan County is a licensed child care center in Morehead, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 38 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
38 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity38 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Gateway Early Head Start Rowan County has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rowan County has a median price of $107 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Rowan County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$107
Home daycare$79

Toddler

Center$107
Home daycare$81

Preschool

Center$107
Home daycare$81

School age

Center$114
Home daycare$72

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 Gateway Early Head Start Rowan County

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
38 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#L383771
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 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. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
  3. Jul 8, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      265 - Child Abuse/Neglect Report (922 KAR 2:090 Section 13)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 13. Reports. (2) An incident of child abuse or neglect shall be reported to the cabinet pursuant to KRS 620.030.”
    • Other rules

      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.”
  4. Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.”
  6. Feb 13, 2023VisitNo 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 Gateway Early Head Start Rowan County

Is Gateway Early Head Start Rowan County licensed?

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

When was Gateway Early Head Start Rowan County last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gateway Early Head Start Rowan County had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 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 Gateway Early Head Start Rowan County care for?

38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Gateway Early Head Start Rowan County's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (800) 927-1833 to confirm.

How much does Gateway Early Head Start Rowan County cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (800) 927-1833 to ask.

What is Gateway Early Head Start Rowan County's phone number?

(800) 927-1833.

Where is Gateway Early Head Start Rowan County?

289 Old Flemingsburg Road, Morehead, KY 40353. The nearest other daycare we list is Bizzy Bears Child Care, 0.4 miles away.

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