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The Children's Academy of Hopkinsville

120 Iroquois Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 422402.6· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$111

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About The Children's Academy of Hopkinsville

The Children's Academy of Hopkinsville is a licensed child care center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts 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
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Academy of Hopkinsville has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Christian 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.
Christian 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 The Children's Academy of Hopkinsville

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#L356909
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 17 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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See all 22 visits
  1. Jul 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Sep 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 2, 2025Complaint 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.”
  8. Jun 30, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      490 - Discipline (922 KAR 2:120 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (11) A child shall not be subjected to: (a) Corporal physical discipline pursuant to KRS 199.896(18); (b) Loud, profane, threatening, frightening, humiliating, or abusive language; or (c) Discipline that is associated with: 1. Rest; 2. Toileting; 3. Play time; or 4. Food.”
    • 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.”
  9. Feb 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Dec 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      795 - Playground Conditions (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (20) An outdoor play area shall be: (d) Safe from foreseeable hazard; (e) Well drained; (f) Well maintained; (g) In good repair; and (h) Visible to staff at all times.”
    • 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;”
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Nov 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 20, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. May 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 2, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      740 - Diapering Practice (922 KAR 2:120 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (12) Staff shall disinfect the diapering surface after each child is diapered. (13) If staff wears disposable gloves, the gloves shall be changed and disposed after each child is diapered.”
    • 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

      565 - Inaccessible Items (922 KAR 2:120 Section 3)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (7) The following shall be inaccessible to a child in care: (a) Toxic cleaning supplies, poisons, and insecticides; (b) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, and flammable liquids; and (c) Personal belongings and medications of staff.”
    • Food and nutrition

      1045 - Frozen Food (922 KAR 2:120 Section 8)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (5) Frozen food shall be: (a) Kept at a temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or below; and (b) Thawed: 1. At refrigerator temperatures; 2. Under cool, potable running water; 3. As part of the cooking process; or 4. By another method in accordance with the Department for Public Health's food safety standards and permits, established in KRS Chapter 217.”
    • 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.”
  5. Mar 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Sep 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Sep 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jun 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  11. Mar 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  12. Jan 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      705 - Staff Hygiene/Handwashing (922 KAR 2:120 Section 3)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (5) Staff shall: (a) Maintain personal cleanliness; (b) Conform to hygienic practices while on duty; (c) Except as established in paragraph (d) of this subsection, wash their hands with liquid soap and running water: 1. Upon arrival at the center; 2. After toileting or assisting a child in toileting; 3. Before and after diapering each child; 4. After wiping or blowing a child’s or own nose; 5. After handling animals; 6. After caring for a sick child; 7. Before and after feeding a child or eating; 8. Before dispensing medication; 9. After smoking or vaping; and 10. If possible, before administering first aid; and (d) Use hand sanitizer or hand-sanitizing wipes if liquid soap and warm running water are not available in accordance with paragraph (c) of this subsection. The staff shall wash the staff's hands as soon as practicable once liquid soap and warm running water are available.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      695 - Toilet (922 KAR 2:120 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (4) Each toilet shall: (a) Be kept in clean condition; (b) Be kept in good repair; (c) Be in a lighted room; and (d) Have ventilation to outside air.”
    • 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.”

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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Questions about The Children's Academy of Hopkinsville

Is The Children's Academy of Hopkinsville licensed?

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

When was The Children's Academy of Hopkinsville last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Academy of Hopkinsville had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 17 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 The Children's Academy of Hopkinsville care for?

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

Does The Children's Academy of Hopkinsville accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Children's Academy of Hopkinsville's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's Academy of Hopkinsville cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (270) 881-1055 to ask.

What is The Children's Academy of Hopkinsville's phone number?

(270) 881-1055.

Where is The Children's Academy of Hopkinsville?

120 Iroquois Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. The nearest other daycare we list is New Life Ministries Child Care Center, 1.2 miles away.

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