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Little Lakers

2731 E Hwy 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$96

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About Little Lakers

Little Lakers is a licensed child care center in Russell Springs, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts 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
5:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Lakers has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Russell County has a median price of $96 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.
Russell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$96
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$88
Home daycare$84

Preschool

Center$88
Home daycare$84

School age

Center$95
Home daycare$85

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 Lakers

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#L384160
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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;”
    • 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.”
  3. Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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) When 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.”
  6. Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo 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 Little Lakers

Is Little Lakers licensed?

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

When was Little Lakers last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Lakers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 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 Lakers care for?

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

Does Little Lakers accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Lakers' hours?

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

How much does Little Lakers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (270) 866-5437 to ask.

What is Little Lakers' phone number?

(270) 866-5437.

Where is Little Lakers?

2731 E Hwy 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642. The nearest other daycare we list is Carol's Child Care, 1.3 miles away.

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