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LaFontaine Preparatory School III

993 Four Mile Rd, Richmond, KY 40475
licensed capacity
189
a week, county median
$181
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About LaFontaine Preparatory School III

LaFontaine Preparatory School III is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 189 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 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
189 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 capacity189 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

LaFontaine Preparatory School III has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Madison County has a median price of $181 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Madison County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$181
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$153
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$153
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$135
Home daycare$119

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 LaFontaine Preparatory School III

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
189 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#L384753
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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. Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 19, 2026Inspection3 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.”
    • 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      1245 - Immunization (922 KAR 2:090 Section 9)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center 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;”
  3. May 20, 2026InspectionNo 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 LaFontaine Preparatory School III

Is LaFontaine Preparatory School III licensed?

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

When was LaFontaine Preparatory School III last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has LaFontaine Preparatory School III had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 3 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 LaFontaine Preparatory School III care for?

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

Does LaFontaine Preparatory School III accept child care subsidies?

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

What are LaFontaine Preparatory School III's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (859) 353-8202 to confirm.

How much does LaFontaine Preparatory School III cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (859) 353-8202 to ask.

What is LaFontaine Preparatory School III's phone number?

(859) 353-8202.

Where is LaFontaine Preparatory School III?

993 Four Mile Rd, Richmond, KY 40475. The nearest other daycare we list is Small Wonders Childcare Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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