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Nyota Mpenda

Lexington, KY 40511 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
a week, county median
$132
Call (859) 440-0628

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About Nyota Mpenda

Nyota Mpenda is a licensed home daycare in Lexington, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

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.

Accepts child care subsidy
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Home daycare
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Licensed capacity
6 children

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Programs

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SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Nyota Mpenda has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Fayette County has a median price of $132 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Fayette County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$184
Home daycare$132

Toddler

Center$156
Home daycare$132

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$132

School age

Center$137
Home daycare$120

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 Nyota Mpenda

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Certified family child care home
Capacity
6 children
License number
#C71274
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: 2 rules cited

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

  • Safety and hazards 2

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 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      770 - Earthquake/Tornado/Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drill Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (22) An earthquake drill, tornado drill, shelter-in-place drill, and lockdown drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least quarterly; and (b) Documented.”
    • Safety and hazards

      765 - Fire Drill Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (21) A fire drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least monthly; and (b) Documented.”
  2. Sep 22, 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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FAQ

Questions about Nyota Mpenda

Is Nyota Mpenda licensed?

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

When was Nyota Mpenda last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Nyota Mpenda 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 Nyota Mpenda care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Nyota Mpenda accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Nyota Mpenda's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (859) 440-0628 to confirm.

How much does Nyota Mpenda cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (859) 440-0628 to ask.

What is Nyota Mpenda's phone number?

(859) 440-0628.

Where is Nyota Mpenda?

Lexington, KY 40511. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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