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Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center

300 W. John Fitch Ave, Bardstown, KY 40048
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$180

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About Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center

Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Bardstown, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care and drop-in care. It lists monthly tuition from $180 to $711.

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

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Enrolling ages 2-6
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Enrolling ages 2-6
ProgramsAfter-school care and drop-in care
ApproachMontessori
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center lists monthly tuition from $180 to $711. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Nelson County has a median price of $142 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After School Care (aftercare), 2 children$180
Full-day Schedule 7:30a to 3:30p$711
Half-day Schedule 7:30a to 12:00p noon$493
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Extra time$15
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Nelson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$161
Home daycare$129

Toddler

Center$142
Home daycare$124

Preschool

Center$142
Home daycare$124

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 Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#L358749
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Apr 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      625 - Floors, Walls, Ceilings (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (9) Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth, in good repair, and constructed to be easily cleaned.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      435 - Training (922 KAR 2:090 Section 11)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (16) In accordance with KRS 199.896(15) and (16), a staff person with supervisory authority over a child shall complete the following: (a) Six (6) hours of cabinet-approved orientation completed within the first three (3) months of employment in a child-care program covering the following topics: 1. Federal minimum health and safety requirements established in 45 C.F.R. 98.41 related to: a. Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; b. Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices; c. Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; d. Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; e. Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; f. Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; g. Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event; h. Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants; and i. Precautions in transporting children; 2. Recognizing and reporting child abuse; and 3. Developmentally appropriate practices; (b) Nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training within the first year of employment in a child care program, including one and one-half (1 ½) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training; and (c) Fifteen (15) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training completed between July 1 and the following June 30 of each subsequent year of employment in a child care program, including one and one-half (1 ½) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training completed once every five (5) years. (17) A staff person's compliance with training requirements of this section shall be verified through the cabinet-designated database maintained pursuant to 922 KAR 2:240.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      405 - TB Verification (922 KAR 2:090 Section 11)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (1) Child-care center staff: (b) Shall provide, prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter: 1. A statement from a health professional that the individual is free of active tuberculosis; or 2. A copy of negative tuberculin results.”
    • Background checks

      10 - Background check/submitted/frequency/re-employment/out of state (922 KAR 2:280 Section 3; 922 KAR 2:280 Section 4; 922 KAR 2:280 Section 5)

  2. May 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      305 - Fire Marshal/Zoning Compliance (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (2) A child-care center shall be in compliance with the codes administered by the Kentucky Fire Marshal and the local zoning laws.”
    • Food and nutrition

      1180 - All Food Components (922 KAR 2:120 Section 9)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Drink Requirements for All Child-Care Centers. (20) Children shall be served all daily food components required by Section 10 or 11 of this administrative regulation.”
  3. Apr 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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;”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      435 - Training (922 KAR 2:090 Section 11)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (16) In accordance with KRS 199.896(15) and (16), a staff person with supervisory authority over a child shall complete the following: (a) Six (6) hours of cabinet-approved orientation completed within the first three (3) months of employment in a child-care program; (b) Nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training within the first year of employment in a child care program, including one and one-half (1 ½) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training; and (c) Fifteen (15) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training completed between July 1 and the following June 30 of each subsequent year of employment in a child care program, including one and one-half (1 ½) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training completed once every five (5) years. (17) A staff person's compliance with training requirements of this section shall be verified through the cabinet-designated database maintained pursuant to 922 KAR 2:240.”
    • 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).”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      400 - Educational Requirements (922 KAR 2:090 Section 11)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (1) Child-care center staff: (a) Hired after January 1, 2009, who have supervisory power over a minor and are not enrolled in secondary education, shall have a: 1. High school diploma: 2. GED or qualifying documentation from a comparable educational entity; or 3. Commonwealth Child Care Credential as described in 922 KAR 2:250;”
    • 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, posted in a prominent place;”
  4. Oct 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 2, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      865 - Indoor/Outdoor Equipment (922 KAR 2:120 Section 13)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings. (2) Indoor and outdoor equipment shall: (a) Be clean, safe, and in good repair; (b) Meet the physical, developmental needs, and interests of children of different age groups; (c) Be free from sharp points or corners, splinters, protruding nails or bolts, loose or rusty parts, hazardous small parts, lead-based paint, poisonous material, and flaking or chalking paint; and (d) Be designed to guard against entrapment or situations that may cause strangulation.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      860 - Toys/Furniture (922 KAR 2:120 Section 13)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings. (1) All toys and furniture contacted by a child shall be: (a) Kept clean and in good repair; and (b) Free of peeling, flaking, or chalking paint.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      420 - Adequate Substitute(s) (922 KAR 2:090 Section 11)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (6) Child-care centers shall have available in case of need: (a) One (1) qualified substitute staff person for a Type II child-care center; or (b) Two (2) qualified substitute staff persons for a Type I child-care center. (7) Each qualified substitute staff person shall: (a) Meet the staff requirements of this administrative regulation; and (b) Provide the required documentation to verify compliance with this administrative regulation.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      405 - TB Verification (922 KAR 2:090 Section 11)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (1) Child-care center staff: (b) Shall provide, prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter: 1. A statement from a health professional that the individual is free of active tuberculosis; or 2. A copy of negative tuberculin results.”
    • 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 assure the health, safety, and comfort of each child.”
    • Records and paperwork

      1250 - Enrollment Information (922 KAR 2:090 Section 9)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (b) A written record for each child: 1. Completed and signed by the child’s parent; 2. Retained on file on the first day the child attends the child-care center; and 3. To contain: a. Identifying information about the child, which includes, at a minimum, the child’s name, address, and date of birth; b. Contact information to enable a person in charge to contact the child’s: (i) Parent at the parent’s home or place of employment; (ii) Family physician; and (iii) Preferred hospital; c. The name of each person who is designated in writing to pick-up the child; d. The child’s general health status and medical history including, if applicable: (i) Allergies; (ii) Restriction on the child’s participation in activities with specific instructions from the child’s parent or health professional; and (iii) Permission from the parent for third-party professional services in the child-care center; e. The name and phone number of each person to be contacted in an emergency involving or impacting the child; f. Authorization by the parent for the child-care center to seek emergency medical care for the child in the parent’s absence;”
  6. Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo 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 Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center

Is Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center licensed?

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

When was Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 3 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 Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center care for?

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

Does Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $180 to $711, as it lists it.

What is Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center's phone number?

(502) 203-3510.

Where is Saint Joseph Montessori Children's Center?

300 W. John Fitch Ave, Bardstown, KY 40048. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Joseph Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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