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Little Elks Preschool South Elkhorn Christian Church

4343 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY 405133.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
29
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$156

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About Little Elks Preschool South Elkhorn Christian Church

Little Elks Preschool South Elkhorn Christian Church is a licensed child care center in Lexington, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

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

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-based

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 – 5
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Licensed capacity
29 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 – 5
ProgramsPart-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (ministry of South Elkhorn Christian Church (Disciples of Christ))
EnrichmentEnrichment 5-day class
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
AccreditationOther accreditation (Kentucky All STAR 5 star rating)
MoreFounded 1970
Licensed capacity29 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Elks Preschool South Elkhorn Christian Church has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Fayette County has a median price of $156 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.
Fayette County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$184
Home daycare$132

Toddler

Center$156
Home daycare$132

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$132

School age

Center$137
Home daycare$120

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 Little Elks Preschool South Elkhorn Christian Church

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
29 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#L383276
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 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 4, 2026Complaint 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 ensure the health, safety, and comfort of each child.”
  2. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      1310 - Posting Requirements (922 KAR 2:090 Section 8)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (6) In addition to the posting requirement of KRS 199.898(3), a child-care center shall post the following in a conspicuous place and make available for public inspection: (a) The provider's preliminary or regular license; (b) Each statement of deficiency and civil penalty notice issued by the cabinet during the current licensure year; (c) Each plan of correction submitted by the child-care center to the cabinet during the current licensure year; (d) Information on the Kentucky Consumer Product Safety Program and the program's Web site as specified in KRS 199.897; (e) A description of services provided by the child-care center, including: 1. Current rates for child care; and 2. Each service charged separately and in addition to the basic rate for child care; (f) Minimum staff-to-child ratios and group size established in 922 KAR 2:120; and (g) Daily planned program.”
    • 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;”
  4. Oct 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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;”

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 Little Elks Preschool South Elkhorn Christian Church

Is Little Elks Preschool South Elkhorn Christian Church licensed?

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

When was Little Elks Preschool South Elkhorn Christian Church last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Elks Preschool South Elkhorn Christian Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 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 Little Elks Preschool South Elkhorn Christian Church care for?

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

What are Little Elks Preschool South Elkhorn Christian Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Elks Preschool South Elkhorn Christian Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (859) 223-3557 to ask.

What is Little Elks Preschool South Elkhorn Christian Church's phone number?

(859) 223-3557.

Where is Little Elks Preschool South Elkhorn Christian Church?

4343 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY 40513. The nearest other daycare we list is Noah's Ark Early Learning Academy - Lexington Campus, 0.1 miles away.

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