Gehring Child Care Center
65 Dugan St, Monticello, KY
Monticello/Wayne County Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 35
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $83
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About
About Monticello/Wayne County Head Start
Monticello/Wayne County Head Start is a licensed child care center in Monticello, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 35 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 35 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Monticello/Wayne County Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Wayne County has a median price of $83 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$90
Home daycare$112
Toddler
Center$83
Home daycare$83
Preschool
Center$83
Home daycare$83
School age
Center$90
Home daycare$84
State record
Inspection reports for Monticello/Wayne County Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed child care center
- Capacity
- 35 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #L352782
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all
- Background checks 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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- Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
85 - Employment Status (922 KAR 2:280 Section 11)
“922 KAR 2:280. Section 11. Status of Employment. (1) A child care provider shall maintain the employment or residential status of each child care staff member who has submitted to a fingerprint- based criminal background check by reporting the status using the NBCP Web-based system.”
Sep 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
275 - Change of Director (922 KAR 2:090 Section 13)
“922 KAR 2:090. Section 13. Reports. (3) A licensee shall report to the cabinet within one (1) week: (a) Any resignation, termination, or change of director; and (b) The name of the acting director who satisfies the requirements of Section 10 of this administrative regulation.”
Oct 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
695 - Toilet (922 KAR 2:120 Section 12)
“922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (4) Each toilet shall: (a) Be kept in clean condition; (b) Be kept in good repair; (c) Be in a lighted room; and (d) Have ventilation to outside air.”
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;”
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FAQ
Questions about Monticello/Wayne County Head Start
Is Monticello/Wayne County Head Start licensed?
Yes. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Monticello/Wayne County Head Start last inspected?
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Monticello/Wayne County Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 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 Monticello/Wayne County Head Start care for?
35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
What are Monticello/Wayne County Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Monticello/Wayne County Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (606) 348-4078 to ask.
What is Monticello/Wayne County Head Start's phone number?
(606) 348-4078.
Where is Monticello/Wayne County Head Start?
265 Hwy 3106, Monticello, KY 42633. The nearest other daycare we list is Gehring Child Care Center, 1.1 miles away.