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Little Explorers Child Care

204 Marion St, Leitchfield, KY 427545.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
73
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$169

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About Little Explorers Child Care

Little Explorers Child Care is a licensed child care center in Leitchfield, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 73 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 4:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
4:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
73 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday4:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday4:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday4:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday4:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday4:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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 capacity73 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Explorers Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Grayson County has a median price of $169 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.
Grayson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$169
Home daycare$130

Toddler

Center$149
Home daycare$125

Preschool

Center$149
Home daycare$125

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$103

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 Explorers Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
73 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#L384618
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      740 - Diapering Practice (922 KAR 2:120 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (12) Staff shall disinfect the diapering surface after each child is diapered. (13) If staff wears disposable gloves, the gloves shall be changed and disposed after each child is diapered.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      730 - Diaper Changing Area/Surface (922 KAR 2:120 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (10) If a child is diapered, the child shall: (b) Be placed on a surface that is: 1. Clean; 2. Padded; 3. Free of holes, rips, tears, or other damage; 4. Nonabsorbent; 5. Easily cleaned; and 6. Free of any items not used for diaper changing.”
    • 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.”
  6. Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      90 - Children Supervised (922 KAR 2:120 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (3)(a) Each center shall maintain a child-care program that ensures each child shall be: 1. Provided with adequate supervision at all times by a qualified staff person who ensures the child is: a. Within scope of vision and range of voice; b. For a school-age child, within scope of vision or range of voice; and c. Accounted for during movement from one (1) location to another using name-to-face recognition by visually identifying each child;”
  7. May 19, 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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FAQ

Questions about Little Explorers Child Care

Is Little Explorers Child Care licensed?

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

When was Little Explorers Child Care last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Explorers Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 7 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 Explorers Child Care care for?

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

Does Little Explorers Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Explorers Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 4:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Explorers Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (270) 259-2597 to ask.

What is Little Explorers Child Care's phone number?

(270) 259-2597.

Where is Little Explorers Child Care?

204 Marion St, Leitchfield, KY 42754. The nearest other daycare we list is Tammy Embry's Play School, 0.4 miles away.

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