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Ms. Johnnie's Academy

5000 N Dixie Hwy, Elizabethtown, KY 427014.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$129

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About Ms. Johnnie's Academy

Ms. Johnnie's Academy is a licensed child care center in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 12 months to Pre-K
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months to Pre-K
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCAP (Child Care Assistance Program)
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ms. Johnnie's Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Hardin County has a median price of $129 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.
Hardin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$151
Home daycare$123

Toddler

Center$129
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$119

School age

Center$116
Home daycare$107

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 Ms. Johnnie's Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#L384681
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 9, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Feb 9, 2026Inspection2 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      690 - Sink (922 KAR 2:120 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (3) A sink shall be: (a) Located in or immediately adjacent to toilet rooms; (b) Equipped with hot and cold running water that allows for hand washing; (c) Equipped with hot water at a minimum temperature of ninety (90) degrees Fahrenheit and a maximum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit; (d) Equipped with liquid soap; (e) Equipped with hand-drying blower or single use disposable hand drying material; (f) Equipped with an easily cleanable waste receptacle; and (g) Immediately adjacent to a changing area used for infants and toddlers.”
  2. Nov 17, 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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Questions about Ms. Johnnie's Academy

Is Ms. Johnnie's Academy licensed?

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

When was Ms. Johnnie's Academy last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on February 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ms. Johnnie's Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 2 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 Ms. Johnnie's Academy care for?

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

Does Ms. Johnnie's Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ms. Johnnie's Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ms. Johnnie's Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (270) 737-7136 to ask.

What is Ms. Johnnie's Academy's phone number?

(270) 737-7136.

Where is Ms. Johnnie's Academy?

5000 N Dixie Hwy, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. The nearest other daycare we list is Hardin County School Age Program, 0.1 miles away.

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