Stella's Kids Daycare
130 W. Fifth Street, Lexington, KY
The Nest
- licensed capacity
- 45
- a week, county median
- $184
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About
About The Nest
The Nest is a licensed child care center in Lexington, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (859) 259-1974 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Nest has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fayette County has a median price of $184 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.
Infant
Center$184
Home daycare$132
Toddler
Center$156
Home daycare$132
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$132
School age
Center$137
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for The Nest
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed child care center
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #L359136
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 21, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Nov 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
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;”
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.”
Dec 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
730 - Diaper Changing Area/Surface (922 KAR 2:120 Section 12)
“922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (10) When a child is diapered, the child shall: (b) Be placed on a surface that is: 1. Clean; 2. Padded; 3. Free of holes, rips, tears, or other damage; 4. Nonabsorbent; 5. Easily cleaned; and 6. Free of any items not used for diaper changing.”
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.”
1310 - Posting Requirements (922 KAR 2:090 Section 8)
“922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (6) In addition to the posting requirement of KRS 199.898(3), a child-care center shall post the following in a conspicuous place and make available for public inspection: (a) The provider's preliminary or regular license; (b) Each statement of deficiency and civil penalty notice issued by the cabinet during the current licensure year; (c) Each plan of correction submitted by the child-care center to the cabinet during the current licensure year; (d) Information on the Kentucky Consumer Product Safety Program and the program's Web site as specified in KRS 199.897; (e) A description of services provided by the child-care center, including: 1. Current rates for child care; and 2. Each service charged separately and in addition to the basic rate for child care; (f) Minimum staff-to-child ratios and group size established in 922 KAR 2:120; and (g) Daily planned program.”
Nov 30, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
730 - Diaper Changing Area/Surface (922 KAR 2:120 Section 12)
“922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (10) When a child is diapered, the child shall: (b) Be placed on a surface that is: 1. Clean; 2. Padded; 3. Free of holes, rips, tears, or other damage; 4. Nonabsorbent; 5. Easily cleaned; and 6. Free of any items not used for diaper changing.”
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.”
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.”
1055 - Kitchen Equipment Clean and Sanitary (922 KAR 2:120 Section 8)
“922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (7) The following shall be clean and sanitary: (a) Eating and drinking utensils; (b) Kitchenware; (c) Food contact surfaces of equipment; (d) Food storage utensils; (e) Food storage containers; (f) Cooking surfaces of equipment; and (g) Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment.”
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FAQ
Questions about The Nest
Is The Nest licensed?
Yes. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Nest last inspected?
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on November 21, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Nest had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 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 The Nest care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does The Nest accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Nest's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (859) 259-1974 to confirm.
How much does The Nest cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (859) 259-1974 to ask.
What is The Nest's phone number?
(859) 259-1974.
Where is The Nest?
530 N. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40508. The nearest other daycare we list is Stella's Kids Daycare, 0.1 miles away.