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Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start

821 College Street, Shelbyville, KY 40065
licensed capacity
60
a week, county median
$151
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About Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start

Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Shelbyville, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 11 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
60 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Shelby County has a median price of $151 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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 Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#L357736
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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. Apr 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      835 - Crib/Mattress/Sheet (922 KAR 2:120 Section 6)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements. (3) Rest time shall occur in an adequate space according to the child’s age as follows: (a) For an infant: 1. An individual non-tiered crib that meets Consumer Product Safety Commission standards established in 16 C.F.R. 1219-1220; 2. A firm crib mattress in good repair with a clean tight-fitted sheet that shall be changed: a. Weekly; or b. Immediately if it is soiled or wet;”
    • Safety and hazards

      1285 - Earthquake/Tornado/Fire Drills (922 KAR 2:090 Section 9)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (h) A written record of quarterly practiced earthquake drills and tornado drills detailing the date, time, and children who participated in accordance with 922 KAR 2:120, Section 3; (i) A written record of practiced fire drills conducted monthly detailing the date, time, and children who participated in accordance with 922 KAR 2:120, Section 3;”
  5. Mar 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 18, 2024Complaint 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 assure the health, safety, and comfort of each child.”
  8. Oct 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Sep 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Nov 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 3, 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 Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start

Is Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start licensed?

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

When was Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 11 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 Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start care for?

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

Does Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (502) 647-3533 to confirm.

How much does Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (502) 647-3533 to ask.

What is Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start's phone number?

(502) 647-3533.

Where is Shelby County Head Start/Early Head Start?

821 College Street, Shelbyville, KY 40065. The nearest other daycare we list is Northside Early Learning Academy, 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).