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Northside Early Learning Academy

821 College Street, Shelbyville, KY 40065
licensed capacity
683
a week, county median
$132
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About Northside Early Learning Academy

Northside Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Shelbyville, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 683 children, serving preschoolers.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
683 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity683 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Northside Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Shelby County has a median price of $132 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.
Shelby County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$151
Home daycare$123

Toddler

Center$132
Home daycare$122

Preschool

Center$132
Home daycare$122

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$102

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 Northside Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
683 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#L383633
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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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  1. Jul 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      1320 - Disaster Course of Action (922 KAR 2:090 Section 9)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (j) A written plan and diagram outlining the course of action in the event of a natural or manmade disaster, including drills posted in a prominent place and provided to all staff, volunteers, and visitors;”
    • Safety and hazards

      1260 - Evacuation Plan (922 KAR 2:090 Section 5)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 5. Evacuation Plan. (1) A licensed child-care center shall have a written evacuation plan in the event of a fire, natural disaster, or other threatening situation that may pose a health or safety hazard for a child in care in accordance with KRS 199.895 and 42 U.S.C. 9858c(c)(2)(U).”
  2. Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 20, 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.”
  5. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Dec 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 23, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 27, 2023VisitNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Northside Early Learning Academy

Is Northside Early Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Northside Early Learning Academy last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Northside Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 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 Northside Early Learning Academy care for?

683, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Northside Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Northside Early Learning Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (502) 633-4057 to confirm.

How much does Northside Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (502) 633-4057 to ask.

What is Northside Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(502) 633-4057.

Where is Northside Early Learning Academy?

821 College Street, Shelbyville, KY 40065. The nearest other daycare we list is Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start, under 0.1 miles away.

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