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Southwest YMCA Child Care Center

2801 Fordhaven Road, Louisville, KY 402144.7· 300 reviews
licensed capacity
118
a week, county median
$216

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About Southwest YMCA Child Care Center

Southwest YMCA Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Louisville, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 118 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
118 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity118 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Southwest YMCA Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jefferson County has a median price of $216 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Jefferson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$216
Home daycare$118

Toddler

Center$184
Home daycare$96

Preschool

Center$184
Home daycare$96

School age

Center$173
Home daycare$91

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 Southwest YMCA Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
118 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#L353656
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jan 22, 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. Sep 29, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • 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;”
    • 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 ensure the health, safety, and comfort of each child.”
    • 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).”
    • 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;”
    • Health, medication and illness

      1245 - Immunization (922 KAR 2:090 Section 9)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (a) A current immunization certificate for each child in care within thirty (30) days of the child’s enrollment, unless an attending physician or the child’s parent objects to the immunization of the child pursuant to KRS 214.036;”
    • Food and nutrition

      1040 - Refrigerator (922 KAR 2:120 Section 8)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (4) A cold-storage facility used for storage of perishable food in a nonfrozen state shall: (a) Have an indicating thermometer or other appropriate temperature measuring device; (b) Be in a safe environment for preservation; and (c) Be forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit or below.”
  3. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 19, 2024InspectionNo 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 Southwest YMCA Child Care Center

Is Southwest YMCA Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was Southwest YMCA Child Care Center last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Southwest YMCA Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 4 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 Southwest YMCA Child Care Center care for?

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

Does Southwest YMCA Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Southwest YMCA Child Care Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (502) 632-5303 to confirm.

How much does Southwest YMCA Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (502) 632-5303 to ask.

What is Southwest YMCA Child Care Center's phone number?

(502) 632-5303.

Where is Southwest YMCA Child Care Center?

2801 Fordhaven Road, Louisville, KY 40214. The nearest other daycare we list is Trunnell Elementary Child Care Enrichment Program, 0.3 miles away.

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