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Leafspring School at Norton Commons

9306 Dayflower Street, Prospect, KY 400595.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
198
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$216

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About Leafspring School at Norton Commons

Leafspring School at Norton Commons is a licensed child care center in Prospect, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 198 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
198 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F 7:00 am to 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumPLAYWORKS
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity198 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Leafspring School at Norton Commons has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jefferson County has a median price of $216 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.
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.

State record

Inspection reports for Leafspring School at Norton Commons

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
198 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#L384585
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 31, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 10, 2026Inspection2 rules 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.”
    • 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;”
  4. Jun 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 31, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 23, 2025Inspection5 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      705 - Staff Hygiene/Handwashing (922 KAR 2:120 Section 3)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (5) Staff shall: (a) Maintain personal cleanliness; (b) Conform to hygienic practices while on duty; (c) Except as established in paragraph (d) of this subsection, wash their hands with liquid soap and running water: 1. Upon arrival at the center; 2. After toileting or assisting a child in toileting; 3. Before and after diapering each child; 4. After wiping or blowing a child’s or own nose; 5. After handling animals; 6. After caring for a sick child; 7. Before and after feeding a child or eating; 8. Before dispensing medication; 9. After smoking or vaping; and 10. If possible, before administering first aid; and (d) Use hand sanitizer or hand-sanitizing wipes if liquid soap and warm running water are not available in accordance with paragraph (c) of this subsection. The staff shall wash the staff's hands as soon as practicable once liquid soap and warm running water are available.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      700 - Child Personal Care/Handwashing (922 KAR 2:120 Section 3)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (4) A child shall: (a) Be helped with personal care and cleanliness based upon his or her developmental skills; (b) Except as established in paragraph (c) of this subsection, wash his or her hands with liquid soap and warm running water: 1. a. Upon arrival at the center; or b. Within thirty (30) minutes of arrival for school-age children; 2. Before and after eating or handling food; 3. After toileting or diaper change; 4. After handling animals; 5. After touching an item or an area of the body soiled with body fluids or wastes; and 6. After outdoor or indoor play time; and (c) Use hand sanitizer or hand-sanitizing wipes if liquid soap and warm running water are not available in accordance with paragraph (b) of this subsection. The child shall wash the child's hands as soon as practicable once liquid soap and warm running water are available.”
    • 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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      1040 - Refrigerator (922 KAR 2:120 Section 8)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (4) A cold-storage facility used for storage of perishable food in a nonfrozen state shall: (a) Have an indicating thermometer or other appropriate temperature measuring device; (b) Be in a safe environment for preservation; and (c) Be forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit or below.”
  10. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo 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 Leafspring School at Norton Commons

Is Leafspring School at Norton Commons licensed?

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

When was Leafspring School at Norton Commons last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Leafspring School at Norton Commons had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 10 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 Leafspring School at Norton Commons care for?

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

Does Leafspring School at Norton Commons accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Leafspring School at Norton Commons' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Leafspring School at Norton Commons cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (502) 443-0311 to ask.

What is Leafspring School at Norton Commons' phone number?

(502) 443-0311.

Where is Leafspring School at Norton Commons?

9306 Dayflower Street, Prospect, KY 40059. The nearest other daycare we list is Playnest, 0.1 miles away.

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