Noah's Ark Early Learning Academy - Lexington Campus
4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 – 5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (ministry of South Elkhorn Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)) |
| Enrichment | Enrichment 5-day class |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Kentucky All STAR 5 star rating) |
| More | Founded 1970 |
| Licensed capacity | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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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.”
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.”
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.”
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;”
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;”
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FAQ
Yes. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating.
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.
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.
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (859) 223-3557 to ask.
(859) 223-3557.
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.