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Tykes Academy

8415 US Hwy 42, Florence, KY 410424.1· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
97
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About Tykes Academy

Tykes Academy is a licensed child care center in Florence, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 97 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts 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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
97 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
CurriculumConscious Discipline
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCAP (limited number of enrollments, based on availability and capacity)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel, Brightwheel (daily updates))
Licensed capacity97 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Tykes Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Boone County has a median price of $199 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.
Boone County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$168

Toddler

Center$170
Home daycare$152

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$152

School age

Center$171
Home daycare$169

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 Tykes Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
97 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#L384687
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jul 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      400 - Educational Requirements (922 KAR 2:090 Section 11)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (1) Child-care center staff: (a) Hired after January 1, 2009, who have supervisory power over a minor and are not enrolled in secondary education, shall have a: 1. High school diploma: 2. GED or qualifying documentation from a comparable educational entity; or 3. Commonwealth Child Care Credential as described in 922 KAR 2:250;”
  7. Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo 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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Questions about Tykes Academy

Is Tykes Academy licensed?

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

When was Tykes Academy last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tykes Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 7 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 Tykes Academy care for?

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

Does Tykes Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tykes Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tykes Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (859) 408-9535 to ask.

What is Tykes Academy's phone number?

(859) 408-9535.

Where is Tykes Academy?

8415 US Hwy 42, Florence, KY 41042. The nearest other daycare we list is KinderCare - Old Toll Road, 0.3 miles away.

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