Heavenly Gifts Child Care
76 W Hwy 700, Whitley City, KY
5.0· 1 review
McCreary County Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $88
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About
About McCreary County Head Start
McCreary County Head Start is a licensed child care center in Whitley City, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes its programs: early head start, full-time care, head start and special-needs / inclusion care.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Income-eligible 3- and 4-year-old children |
|---|---|
| Programs | Early Head Start, full-time care, head start and special-needs / inclusion care |
| Staff | Faculty members hold degrees in Early Childhood Education |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation may be available in select areas) |
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
McCreary County Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in McCreary County has a median price of $88 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for McCreary County Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed child care center
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #L356454
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 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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See all 6 visits
- Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 assure the health, safety, and comfort of each child.”
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;”
- Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about McCreary County Head Start
Is McCreary County Head Start licensed?
Yes. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was McCreary County Head Start last inspected?
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has McCreary County Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 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 McCreary County Head Start care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does McCreary County Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are McCreary County Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does McCreary County Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (606) 376-5437 to ask.
What is McCreary County Head Start's phone number?
(606) 376-5437.
Where is McCreary County Head Start?
1941 North Hwy 27, Whitley City, KY 42653. The nearest other daycare we list is Heavenly Gifts Child Care, 0.3 miles away.