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Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start

1035 Old North Friendship Road, Paducah, KY 42001
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$111
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About Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start

Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Paducah, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

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.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McCracken 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.
McCracken 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 Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#L383705
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 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. Apr 15, 2026Complaint 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.”
  2. Mar 26, 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.”
    • 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.”
  3. Feb 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 17, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      350 - Staff Management/Policy Development/Supervision (922 KAR 2:090 Section 10)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities. (1) A director shall: (e) Manage the staff in their individual job descriptions; (f) Assure the development, implementation, and monitoring of child-care center plans, policies, and procedures; (g) Supervise staff conduct to ensure implementation of program policies and procedures;”
    • 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.”
  10. Mar 29, 2023VisitNo rules cited
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  1. 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 Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start

Is Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start licensed?

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

When was Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start 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 Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (270) 408-9229 to ask.

What is Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start's phone number?

(270) 408-9229.

Where is Scholar House Early Childhood Center Head Start/Early Head Start?

1035 Old North Friendship Road, Paducah, KY 42001. The nearest other daycare we list is Paducah Day Nursery, 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).