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Mother Goose Academy

118 Kings Drive, Mayfield, KY 420664.8· 68 reviews
licensed capacity
137
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$111

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About Mother Goose Academy

Mother Goose Academy is a licensed child care center in Mayfield, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 137 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years (per class age list)
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
137 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years (per class age list)
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based
CurriculumLearning Beyond Paper
EnrichmentYoga, art, baby signing
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyParent app (Playground), Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsSupports families who qualify for subsidy
Parent updatesParent app (Playground)
Licensed capacity137 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mother Goose Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Graves County has a median price of $111 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.
Graves County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$111
Home daycare$112

Toddler

Center$101
Home daycare$115

Preschool

Center$101
Home daycare$115

School age

Center$107
Home daycare$125

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 Mother Goose Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
137 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#L383698
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 3

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 12 visits
  1. Jun 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 1, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      110 - Supervision During Diapering (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: (a) Not be left unattended;”
  3. Feb 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      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.”
  7. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      570 - Items Accessible Only During Activity (922 KAR 2:120 Section 3)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (8) The following shall be inaccessible to a child in care unless under direct supervision and part of planned program of instruction: (a) Knives and sharp objects; (b) Litter and rubbish; (c) Bar soap; and (d) Plastic bags not used for personal belongings.”
  9. Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 2, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      220 - Reports to Cabinet (922 KAR 2:090 Section 13; 922 KAR 2:280)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 13. Reports. (1) The following shall be reported to the cabinet or designee and other agencies specified in this section within twenty-four (24) hours from the time of discovery: (a) Communicable disease, pursuant to 902 KAR 2:020, which shall also be reported to the local health department; (b) An accident or injury to a child that requires medical care initiated by the child-care center or the child's parent; (c) An incident that results in legal action by or against the child-care center that: 1. Affects a child or staff person; or 2. Includes the center’s discontinuation or disqualification from a governmental assistance program due to fraud, abuse, or criminal conviction related to that program; (d) An incident involving fire or other emergency, including a vehicular accident if the center is transporting a child receiving child care services; (e) A report of child abuse or neglect that: 1. Has been accepted by the cabinet in accordance with 922 KAR 1:330; and 2. Names a director, employee, volunteer, or person with supervisory or disciplinary control over, or having unsupervised contact with, a child in care as the alleged perpetrator; or (f) An individual specified in Section 6(4) of this administrative regulation meeting a disqualifying criterion or background check result pursuant to 922 KAR 2:280.”
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Dec 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      795 - Playground Conditions (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (20) An outdoor play area shall be: (d) Safe from foreseeable hazard; (e) Well drained; (f) Well maintained; (g) In good repair; and (h) Visible to staff at all times.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  2. Jan 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      795 - Playground Conditions (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (20) An outdoor play area shall be: (d) Safe from foreseeable hazard; (e) Well drained; (f) Well maintained; (g) In good repair; and (h) Visible to staff at all times.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      415 - CPR/First Aid Required Training (922 KAR 2:120 Section 7)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine. (8) Each center shall ensure that every staff member has received training on first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”

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 Mother Goose Academy

Is Mother Goose Academy licensed?

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

When was Mother Goose Academy last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mother Goose Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 12 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 Mother Goose Academy care for?

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

Does Mother Goose Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mother Goose Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mother Goose Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (270) 356-1570 to ask.

What is Mother Goose Academy's phone number?

(270) 356-1570.

Where is Mother Goose Academy?

118 Kings Drive, Mayfield, KY 42066. The nearest other daycare we list is KY Kids, 0.6 miles away.

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