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Kim's Three Little Bears

Louisville, KY 40215 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
a week, county median
$118

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About Kim's Three Little Bears

Kim's Three Little Bears is a licensed home daycare in Louisville, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kim's Three Little Bears has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Jefferson County has a median price of $118 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Jefferson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$216
Home daycare$118

Toddler

Center$184
Home daycare$96

Preschool

Center$184
Home daycare$96

School age

Center$173
Home daycare$91

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.

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Inspection reports for Kim's Three Little Bears

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Certified family child care home
Capacity
6 children
License number
#C70984
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 26 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Food and nutrition 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 23, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      830 - Animals (922 KAR 2:100 Section 17)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 17. Animals. (1) An animal shall not be allowed in the presence of a child in care: (a) Unless: 1. The animal is under the supervision and control of an adult; 2. Written parental consent has been obtained; and 3. The animal is certified as vaccinated against rabies; or (b) Except in accordance with subsection (3) of this section. (2) A parent shall be notified in writing if a child has been bitten or scratched by an animal. (3) An animal that is considered undomesticated, wild, or exotic shall not be allowed at a certified family child-care home unless the animal is: (a) A part of a planned program activity led by an animal specialist affiliated with a zoo or nature conservatory; and (b) In accordance with 301 KAR 2:081 and 301 KAR 2:082.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      390 - Condition of Home (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (24) A family child-care home shall: (a) Be clean; (b) Be uncluttered; (c) Be free of insects and rodents;”
  2. Dec 11, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      750 - Liability insurance (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 2. Certification Process. (2) An applicant for certification shall: (b) Obtain commercial liability insurance of at least $50,000 per occurrence;”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      740 - Permission for trips off premises (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider shall maintain: (b) A written record for each child: 3. To contain: h. A permission form and allergy care plan if applicable for each trip away from the family child-care home signed by the child’s parent in accordance with Section 18(1) of this administrative regulation;”
    • Records and paperwork

      735 - Children's information (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider 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 family child-care home; 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 the provider 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. Food or other allergies in a documented care plan that includes: (i) Instructions regarding the allergy, including any identifying symptoms; (ii) Steps taken to avoid and prevent the allergen; and (iii) A plan of treatment in the event of an allergic reaction, including medication, doses, and the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector in accordance with Section 16(1)(c) of this administrative regulation. e. The child’s general health status and medical history including, if applicable: (i) Restriction on the child’s participation in activities with specific instructions from the child’s parent or health professional; and (ii) Permission from the parent for third-party professional services in the family child-care home; f. The name and phone number of each person to be contacted in an emergency situation involving or impacting the child; g. Authorization by the parent for the provider to seek emergency medical care for the child in the parent’s absence;”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      525 - Outdoor Play Area Safe (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (13) An outdoor play area shall be free of unavoidable danger or risk.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      265 - Provider Training Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 10)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 10. Standards for the Provider. (1)(a) Between July 1 and June 30 of each subsequent year of operation, a provider shall complete at least nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training, including one and one-half (1 1/2) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training completed once every five (5) years in accordance with KRS 199.8982(2). (b) A provider or assistant's compliance with the training in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection or subsection (8) of this section shall be verified through the cabinet-designed database maintained pursuant to 922 KAR 2:240.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      260 - Orientation/training plan (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 2. Certification Process. (9) Within three (3) months of submission to the cabinet of a complete OIG-DRCC-03, an applicant shall: (a) In accordance with KRS 199.8982(1)(a)(6), demonstrate completion of six (6) hours of cabinet-approved pre-service orientation training in 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; and (b) Develop and implement a written plan for obtaining: 1. Three (3) hours of cabinet-approved training within the first year of operation, including one and one-half (1 1/2) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training in accordance with KRS 199.8982(2); and 2. Nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved training annually between July 1 and the following June 30 of each subsequent year of operation, including one and one-half (1 1/2) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training completed once every five (5) years as required in Section 10(1) of this administrative regulation.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      240 - Provider CPR/First Aid (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 2. Certification Process. (4) An applicant shall be currently certified by an agency approved in accordance with 922 KAR 2:240 in infant, child, and adult: (a) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and (b) First aid.”
  3. Feb 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      795 - Evacuation Plan Records (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (7)(a) A certified family child-care home provider shall have a written evacuation plan in the event of fire, natural disaster, or other threatening situation that may pose a health or safety hazard to a child in care in accordance with KRS 199.895.”
    • Records and paperwork

      735 - Children's information (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider 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 family child-care home; 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 the provider 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. Food or other allergies in a documented care plan that includes: (i) Instructions regarding the allergy, including any identifying symptoms; (ii) Steps taken to avoid and prevent the allergen; and (iii) A plan of treatment in the event of an allergic reaction, including medication, doses, and the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector in accordance with Section 16(1)(c) of this administrative regulation. e. The child’s general health status and medical history including, if applicable: (i) Restriction on the child’s participation in activities with specific instructions from the child’s parent or health professional; and (ii) Permission from the parent for third-party professional services in the family child-care home; f. The name and phone number of each person to be contacted in an emergency situation involving or impacting the child; g. Authorization by the parent for the provider to seek emergency medical care for the child in the parent’s absence;”
    • Health, medication and illness

      730 - Immunization (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider shall maintain: (a) A current immunization certificate for each child in care within thirty (30) days of the child’s enrollment, unless an attending physician or the child's parent objects to the immunization of the child pursuant to KRS 214.034;”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      265 - Provider Training Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 10)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 10. Standards for the Provider. (1)(a) Between July 1 and June 30 of each subsequent year of operation, a provider shall complete at least nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training, including one and one-half (1 1/2) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training completed once every five (5) years in accordance with KRS 199.8982(2). (b) A provider or assistant's compliance with the training in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection or subsection (8) of this section shall be verified through the cabinet-designed database maintained pursuant to 922 KAR 2:240.”
    • Records and paperwork

      110 - Written Plan of Correction (922 KAR 2:100 Section 4)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 4. Statement of Deficiency and Corrective Action Plans. (2) Except for a violation posing an immediate threat, a family child-care home shall submit a written corrective action plan to the cabinet or its designee within fifteen (15) calendar days from receipt of the statement of deficiency to eliminate or correct the regulatory violation.”
  4. Aug 14, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
    • Background checks

      85 - Employment Status (922 KAR 2:280 Section 11)

      “922 KAR 2:280 - Section 11. Status of Employment. (1) A child care provider shall maintain the employment or residential status of each child care staff member who has submitted to a fingerprint- based criminal background check by reporting the status using the NBCP Web-based system.”
    • Safety and hazards

      830 - Animals (922 KAR 2:100 Section 17)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 17. Animals. (1) An animal shall not be allowed in the presence of a child in care: (a) Unless: 1. The animal is under the supervision and control of an adult; 2. Written parental consent has been obtained; and 3. The animal is certified as vaccinated against rabies; or (b) Except in accordance with subsection (3) of this section. (2) A parent shall be notified in writing if a child has been bitten or scratched by an animal. (3) An animal that is considered undomesticated, wild, or exotic shall not be allowed at a certified family child-care home unless the animal is: (a) A part of a planned program activity led by an animal specialist affiliated with a zoo or nature conservatory; and (b) In accordance with 301 KAR 2:081 and 301 KAR 2:082.”
    • Safety and hazards

      765 - Fire Drill Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (21) A fire drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least monthly; and (b) Documented.”
    • Records and paperwork

      735 - Children's information (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider 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 family child-care home; 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 the provider 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. Food or other allergies in a documented care plan that includes: (i) Instructions regarding the allergy, including any identifying symptoms; (ii) Steps taken to avoid and prevent the allergen; and (iii) A plan of treatment in the event of an allergic reaction, including medication, doses, and the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector in accordance with Section 16(1)(c) of this administrative regulation. e. The child’s general health status and medical history including, if applicable: (i) Restriction on the child’s participation in activities with specific instructions from the child’s parent or health professional; and (ii) Permission from the parent for third-party professional services in the family child-care home; f. The name and phone number of each person to be contacted in an emergency situation involving or impacting the child; g. Authorization by the parent for the provider to seek emergency medical care for the child in the parent’s absence;”
    • Health, medication and illness

      730 - Immunization (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider shall maintain: (a) A current immunization certificate for each child in care within thirty (30) days of the child’s enrollment, unless an attending physician or the child's parent objects to the immunization of the child pursuant to KRS 214.034;”
    • Food and nutrition

      695 - Weekly Menu (922 KAR 2:100 Section 15)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 15. Food Requirements. (10) A weekly menu shall be: (a) Prepared; (b) Dated; (c) Available to a parent of a child in care or the cabinet upon request; and (d) Kept on file for thirty (30) calendar days.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      515 - First Aid Supplies (922 KAR 2:100 Section 16)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 16. Medication and First Aid. (5) First aid supplies shall include a fully-equipped first aid kit containing the following non-expired items: (a) Adhesive bandages; (b) Sterile gauze; (c) Medical tape; (d) Scissors; (e) Thermometer; (f) Disposable gloves; and (g) CPR mouthpiece.”
    • Safety and hazards

      355 - Covered Outlets (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (6) Electrical outlets not in use shall be covered.”
    • Safety and hazards

      330 - Free from risk of harm (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (1) A provider's home and each play area used for child care shall: (a) Be free from risk of harm in accordance with the requirements of this administrative regulation;”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      265 - Provider Training Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 10)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 10. Standards for the Provider. (1)(a) Between July 1 and June 30 of each subsequent year of operation, a provider shall complete at least nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training, including one and one-half (1 1/2) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training completed once every five (5) years in accordance with KRS 199.8982(2). (b) A provider or assistant's compliance with the training in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection or subsection (8) of this section shall be verified through the cabinet-designed database maintained pursuant to 922 KAR 2:240.”
    • Records and paperwork

      110 - Written Plan of Correction (922 KAR 2:100 Section 4)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 4. Statement of Deficiency and Corrective Action Plans. (2) Except for a violation posing an immediate threat, a family child-care home shall submit a written corrective action plan to the cabinet or its designee within fifteen (15) calendar days from receipt of the statement of deficiency to eliminate or correct the regulatory violation.”
    • Background checks

      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)

  5. Apr 13, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      820 - Diapering/Handwashing Procedures (922 KAR 2:100 Section 14)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 14. Toilet and Diapering Requirements. (8) The proper methods of diapering and hand-washing shall be available at each diaper changing area.”
    • Safety and hazards

      795 - Evacuation Plan Records (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (7)(a) A certified family child-care home provider shall have a written evacuation plan in the event of fire, natural disaster, or other threatening situation that may pose a health or safety hazard to a child in care in accordance with KRS 199.895.”
    • Records and paperwork

      735 - Children's information (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider 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 family child-care home; and 3. To contain: a. Identifying information about the child, which includes, at minimum, the child’s name, address, and date of birth; b. Contact information to enable the provider 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 family child-care home; e. The name and phone number of each person to be contacted in an emergency situation involving or impacting the child; f. Authorization by the parent for the provider to seek emergency medical care for the child in the parent’s absence;”
    • Health, medication and illness

      730 - Immunization (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider shall maintain: (a) A current immunization certificate for each child in care within thirty (30) days of the child’s enrollment, unless an attending physician or the child's parent objects to the immunization of the child pursuant to KRS 214.036;”
    • Health, medication and illness

      515 - First Aid Supplies (922 KAR 2:100 Section 16)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 16. Medication and First Aid. (5) First aid supplies shall include a fully-equipped first aid kit containing the following non-expired items: (a) Adhesive bandages; (b) Sterile gauze; (c) Medical tape; (d) Scissors; (e) Thermometer; (f) Disposable gloves; and (g) CPR mouthpiece.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      265 - Provider Training Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 10)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 10. Standards for the Provider. (1)(a) Between July 1 and June 30 of the following calendar year, a provider shall complete at least nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training beginning with the second year of operation, including one and one-half (1½) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training in accordance with KRS 199.8982(2) to be completed: 1. Within the second year of employment or operation in child care; and 2. Every subsequent five (5) years of employment or operation in child care. (b) A provider or assistant's compliance with the training in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection or subsection (8) of this section shall be verified through the cabinet-designed database maintained pursuant to 922 KAR 2:240.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      240 - Provider CPR/First Aid (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 2. Certification Process. (4) An applicant shall be currently certified by an agency approved in accordance with 922 KAR 2:240 in infant and child: (a) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and (b) First aid.”
    • Records and paperwork

      110 - Written Plan of Correction (922 KAR 2:100 Section 4)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 4. Statement of Deficiency and Corrective Action Plans. (2) Except for a violation posing an immediate threat, a family child-care home shall submit a written corrective action plan to the cabinet or its designee within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of the statement of deficiency to eliminate or correct the regulatory violation.”

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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Is Kim's Three Little Bears licensed?

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

When was Kim's Three Little Bears last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kim's Three Little Bears had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 4 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 Kim's Three Little Bears care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Kim's Three Little Bears accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kim's Three Little Bears' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (502) 876-5378 to confirm.

How much does Kim's Three Little Bears cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (502) 876-5378 to ask.

What is Kim's Three Little Bears' phone number?

(502) 876-5378.

Where is Kim's Three Little Bears?

Louisville, KY 40215. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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