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YMCA CKY: Whitaker

2681 Old Rosebud Road, Lexington, KY 40509
licensed capacity
130
a week, county median
$137

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About YMCA CKY: Whitaker

YMCA CKY: Whitaker is a licensed child care center in Lexington, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 children, serving school-age children.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
130 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity130 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA CKY: Whitaker has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Fayette County has a median price of $137 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.
Fayette County medians, full time, per week

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

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 YMCA CKY: Whitaker

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
130 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#L383596
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 25, 2026Inspection3 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      1320 - Disaster Course of Action (922 KAR 2:090 Section 9)

      “922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (j) A written plan and diagram outlining the course of action in the event of a natural or manmade disaster, including drills posted in a prominent place and provided to all staff, volunteers, and visitors;”
    • Safety and hazards

      1307 - Written Reunification Plan (922 KAR 2:120 Section 3)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (14) A written plan shall be in place to communicate reunification with families and accommodations in the event of a natural disaster, fire, shelter-in-place, lockdown, or other emergency for: (a) Infants and toddlers; (b) Children with disabilities; and (c) Children with chronic medical conditions.”
  3. Mar 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Transportation

      450 - Driver Requirements (922 KAR 2:120 Section 14)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 14. Transportation. (18) A driver of a vehicle transporting a child for a center shall: (a) Be at least twenty-one (21) years old; (b) Complete: 1.The background checks as described in 922 KAR 2:280; and 2. An annual check of the: a. Kentucky driver history records in accordance with KRS 186.018; or b. Driver history records through the state transportation agency that issued the driver’s license; (c) Hold a current driver’s license which has not been suspended or revoked during the last five (5) years; and (d) Not caused an accident that resulted in the death of a person.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  4. Nov 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8 - Background check/submitted/out of state (922 KAR 2:280 Section 3; 922 KAR 2:280 Section 4; 922 KAR 2:280 Section 5)

    • Safety and hazards

      1305 - Monthly Fire, Quarterly Earthquake/Shelter-in-place/Tornado Drills (922 KAR 2:120 Section 3)

      “922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (12) A fire drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least monthly; and (b) Documented. (13) An earthquake drill, shelter-in-place or lockdown drill, and tornado drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least quarterly; and (b) Documented.”
  7. May 16, 2023InspectionNo 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 YMCA CKY: Whitaker

Is YMCA CKY: Whitaker licensed?

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

When was YMCA CKY: Whitaker last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA CKY: Whitaker had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 6 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 YMCA CKY: Whitaker care for?

130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does YMCA CKY: Whitaker accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YMCA CKY: Whitaker's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (859) 367-7302 to confirm.

How much does YMCA CKY: Whitaker cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (859) 367-7302 to ask.

What is YMCA CKY: Whitaker's phone number?

(859) 367-7302.

Where is YMCA CKY: Whitaker?

2681 Old Rosebud Road, Lexington, KY 40509. The nearest other daycare we list is NorthEast Christian Learning Academy, 0.6 miles away.

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