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Walnut Hill Day School
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $156
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About Walnut Hill Day School
Walnut Hill Day School is a licensed child care center in Lexington, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriPreschool / pre-KSchool-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Music, Spanish, physical education |
| Staff | Teachers have over 23 years teaching experience |
| More | Founded 1986 |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Walnut Hill Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Fayette County has a median price of $156 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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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 Walnut Hill Day School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed child care center
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #L353946
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 7, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Mar 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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;”
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;”
- Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Walnut Hill Day School
Is Walnut Hill Day School licensed?
Yes. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Walnut Hill Day School last inspected?
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on March 7, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Walnut Hill Day School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 2 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 Walnut Hill Day School care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Walnut Hill Day School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Walnut Hill Day School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (859) 263-2807 to ask.
What is Walnut Hill Day School's phone number?
(859) 263-2807.
Where is Walnut Hill Day School?
575 Walnut Hill Road, Lexington, KY 40515. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Cky: Bce, 1.1 miles away.