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Holy Spirit Child Development Center

840 Washington Ave, Newport, KY 410713.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
129
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About Holy Spirit Child Development Center

Holy Spirit Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Newport, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 129 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
129 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Catholic), Play-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsKentucky's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
MoreFounded 1997
Licensed capacity129 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Holy Spirit Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Campbell County has a median price of $199 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.
Campbell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$168

Toddler

Center$170
Home daycare$152

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$152

School age

Center$171
Home daycare$169

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 Holy Spirit Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
129 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#L355951
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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See all 13 visits
  1. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 24, 2025Inspection2 rules 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      1250 - Enrollment Information (922 KAR 2:090 Section 9)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (b) A written record for each child: 1. Completed and signed by the child’s parent; 2. Retained on file on the first day the child attends the child-care center; and 3. To contain: a. Identifying information about the child, which includes, at a minimum, the child’s name, address, and date of birth; b. Contact information to enable a person in charge to contact the child’s: (i) Parent at the parent’s home or place of employment; (ii) Family physician; and (iii) Preferred hospital; c. The name of each person who is designated in writing to pick-up the child; d. The child’s general health status and medical history including, if applicable: (i) Allergies; (ii) Restriction on the child’s participation in activities with specific instructions from the child’s parent or health professional; and (iii) Permission from the parent for third-party professional services in the child-care center; e. The name and phone number of each person to be contacted in an emergency involving or impacting the child; f. Authorization by the parent for the child-care center to seek emergency medical care for the child in the parent’s absence;”
  3. Nov 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • 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. Jul 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Mar 14, 2024Inspection5 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      565 - Inaccessible Items (922 KAR 2:120 Section 3)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (7) The following shall be inaccessible to a child in care: (a) Toxic cleaning supplies, poisons, and insecticides; (b) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, and flammable liquids; and (c) Personal belongings and medications of staff.”
    • 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;”
    • Food and nutrition

      1055 - Kitchen Equipment Clean and Sanitary (922 KAR 2:120 Section 8)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (7) The following shall be clean and sanitary: (a) Eating and drinking utensils; (b) Kitchenware; (c) Food contact surfaces of equipment; (d) Food storage utensils; (e) Food storage containers; (f) Cooking surfaces of equipment; and (g) Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment.”
  8. Jul 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. May 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      795 - Playground Conditions (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (20) An outdoor play area shall be: (d) Safe from foreseeable hazard; (e) Well drained; (f) Well maintained; (g) In good repair; and (h) Visible to staff at all times.”
    • 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.”
  2. Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 26, 2023InspectionNo 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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Questions about Holy Spirit Child Development Center

Is Holy Spirit Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Holy Spirit Child Development Center last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Holy Spirit Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 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.

How many children can Holy Spirit Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Holy Spirit Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Holy Spirit Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Holy Spirit Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (859) 888-0777 to ask.

What is Holy Spirit Child Development Center's phone number?

(859) 888-0777.

Where is Holy Spirit Child Development Center?

840 Washington Ave, Newport, KY 41071. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Days Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.

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