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Zee's Playhouse

Lexington, KY 40515 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
a week, county median
$132

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About Zee's Playhouse

Zee's Playhouse is a licensed home daycare in Lexington, Kentucky. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
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Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Zee's Playhouse has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Fayette County has a median price of $132 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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.

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Inspection reports for Zee's Playhouse

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Certified family child care home
Capacity
6 children
License number
#C71192
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 38 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 15
  • Food and nutrition 7
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Other rules 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. Aug 4, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      780 - Documentation of Earthquake/Tornado/Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (5) A certified family child-care home provider shall maintain a written record of: (a) Quarterly practiced earthquake drills, tornado drills, shelter-in-place drills, and lockdown drills detailing the date, time, and participants in accordance with Section 12(22) of this administrative regulation;”
    • Safety and hazards

      772 - Disaster Reunification Plan (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (23) In the event of a natural disaster, fire, shelter-in-place, lockdown, or other emergency, a written plan shall be in place to communicate reunification with families and accommodations for: (a) Infants and toddlers; (b) Children with disabilities; and (c) Children with chronic medical conditions.”
    • Food and nutrition

      695 - Weekly Menu (922 KAR 2:100 Section 15)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 15. Food Requirements. (10) A weekly menu shall be: (a) Prepared; (b) Dated; (c) Available to a parent of a child in care or the cabinet upon request; and (d) Kept on file for thirty (30) calendar days.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      390 - Condition of Home (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (24) A family child-care home shall: (a) Be clean; (b) Be uncluttered; (c) Be free of insects and rodents;”
    • Safety and hazards

      330 - Free from risk of harm (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (1) A provider's home and each play area used for child care shall: (a) Be free from risk of harm in accordance with the requirements of this administrative regulation;”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      275 - Assistant Training Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 10)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 10. Standards for the Provider. (8) An assistant shall demonstrate completion of the training required by Section 2(9) of this administrative regulation within the timeframes established therein.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      265 - Provider Training Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 10)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 10. Standards for the Provider. (1)(a) Between July 1 and June 30 of each subsequent year of operation, a provider shall complete at least nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training, including one and one-half (1 1/2) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training completed once every five (5) years in accordance with KRS 199.8982(2). (b) A provider or assistant's compliance with the training in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection or subsection (8) of this section shall be verified through the cabinet-designed database maintained pursuant to 922 KAR 2:240.”
    • Other rules

      160 - Health, safety and comfort (922 KAR 2:100 Section 13)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 13. Care Requirements for a Provider. (1) A provider shall ensure the health, safety, and comfort of each child.”
  2. Aug 27, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      830 - Animals (922 KAR 2:100 Section 17)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 17. Animals. (1) An animal shall not be allowed in the presence of a child in care: (a) Unless: 1. The animal is under the supervision and control of an adult; 2. Written parental consent has been obtained; and 3. The animal is certified as vaccinated against rabies; or (b) Except in accordance with subsection (3) of this section. (2) A parent shall be notified in writing if a child has been bitten or scratched by an animal. (3) An animal that is considered undomesticated, wild, or exotic shall not be allowed at a certified family child-care home unless the animal is: (a) A part of a planned program activity led by an animal specialist affiliated with a zoo or nature conservatory; and (b) In accordance with 301 KAR 2:081 and 301 KAR 2:082.”
    • Safety and hazards

      795 - Evacuation Plan Records (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (7)(a) A certified family child-care home provider shall have a written evacuation plan in the event of fire, natural disaster, or other threatening situation that may pose a health or safety hazard to a child in care in accordance with KRS 199.895.”
    • Safety and hazards

      785 - Fire Drills (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (5) A certified family child-care home provider shall maintain a written record of: (b) Monthly practiced fire drills detailing the date, time, and participants in accordance with Section 12(21) of this administrative regulation;”
    • Records and paperwork

      780 - Documentation of Earthquake/Tornado/Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drills (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (5) A certified family child-care home provider shall maintain a written record of: (a) Quarterly practiced earthquake drills, tornado drills, shelter-in-place drills, and lockdown drills detailing the date, time, and participants in accordance with Section 12(22) of this administrative regulation;”
    • Records and paperwork

      735 - Children's information (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider shall maintain: (b) A written record for each child: 1. Completed and signed by the child’s parent; 2. Retained on file on the first day the child attends the family child-care home; and 3. To contain: a. Identifying information about the child, which includes, at a minimum, the child’s name, address, and date of birth; b. Contact information to enable the provider to contact the child’s: (i) Parent at the parent’s home or place of employment; (ii) Family physician; and (iii) Preferred hospital; c. The name of each person who is designated in writing to pick-up the child; d. Food or other allergies in a documented care plan that includes: (i) Instructions regarding the allergy, including any identifying symptoms; (ii) Steps taken to avoid and prevent the allergen; and (iii) A plan of treatment in the event of an allergic reaction, including medication, doses, and the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector in accordance with Section 16(1)(c) of this administrative regulation. e. The child’s general health status and medical history including, if applicable: (i) Restriction on the child’s participation in activities with specific instructions from the child’s parent or health professional; and (ii) Permission from the parent for third-party professional services in the family child-care home; f. The name and phone number of each person to be contacted in an emergency situation involving or impacting the child; g. Authorization by the parent for the provider to seek emergency medical care for the child in the parent’s absence;”
    • Health, medication and illness

      730 - Immunization (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider 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 214.034;”
    • Food and nutrition

      715 - Refrigerator (922 KAR 2:100 Section 15)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 15. Food Requirements. (14) The refrigerator shall: (a) Be in working order; and (b) Maintain a product temperature at or below forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit.”
    • Food and nutrition

      695 - Weekly Menu (922 KAR 2:100 Section 15)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 15. Food Requirements. (10) A weekly menu shall be: (a) Prepared; (b) Dated; (c) Available to a parent of a child in care or the cabinet upon request; and (d) Kept on file for thirty (30) calendar days.”
    • Safety and hazards

      540 - Trampoline (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (16) A trampoline shall not be accessible to a child in the care of a provider.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      525 - Outdoor Play Area Safe (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (13) An outdoor play area shall be free of unavoidable danger or risk.”
    • Safety and hazards

      355 - Covered Outlets (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (6) Electrical outlets not in use shall be covered.”
    • Safety and hazards

      330 - Free from risk of harm (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (1) A provider's home and each play area used for child care shall: (a) Be free from risk of harm in accordance with the requirements of this administrative regulation;”
    • Health, medication and illness

      250 - Adult in home/Assistant TB (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 2. Certification Process. (5) An adult living in the home of the applicant, present during the hours of operation or having unsupervised contact with a child in care, and the applicant’s assistant shall: (b) Submit a copy of negative tuberculin results or a health professional’s statement documenting that the adult is free of active tuberculosis.”
  3. Jul 28, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      720 - Freezer At Zero Degrees Fahrenheit (922 KAR 2:100 Section 15)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 15. Food Requirements. (15) Except if thawed for preparation or use, frozen food shall be kept at a temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit as verified by a thermometer in the freezer.”
    • Food and nutrition

      715 - Refrigerator (922 KAR 2:100 Section 15)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 15. Food Requirements. (14) The refrigerator shall: (a) Be in working order; and (b) Maintain a product temperature at or below forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit.”
    • Food and nutrition

      635 - Milk requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 15)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 15. Food Requirements. (1) A provider and an assistant shall: (c) Serve: 1. Breast milk or iron-fortified formula to a child: a. Age birth to twelve (12) months; or b. Beyond twelve (12) months of age as documented by the parent or the child's physician; 2. Pasteurized whole milk to a child age twelve (12) months to twenty-four (24) months; or 3. Pasteurized skim or low fat one (1) percent milk to a child age twenty-four (24) months to school-age.”
    • Transportation

      630 - Driver Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 18)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 18. Transportation. (9) A driver of a vehicle transporting a child for a certified provider shall: (a) Be at least twenty-one (21) years old; (b) Complete: 1. The background checks described in Section 2(2)(c)5 or 2(5) of this administrative regulation; 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 that has not been suspended or revoked during the last five (5) years; and (d) Not have caused an accident which resulted in the death of a person.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      485 - Medication Locked/First Aid/Diaper cream/Sunscreen/Toothpaste (922 KAR 2:100 Section 16)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 16. Medication and First Aid. (1) Medication, including medicine that requires refrigeration, shall be stored in a locked container or area with a lock unless the medication is: (a) A first aid supply. A first aid supply shall be maintained in accordance with subsection (4) of this section; (b) Diaper cream, sunscreen, or toothpaste. Diaper cream, sunscreen, or toothpaste shall be inaccessible to a child in care;”
    • Safety and hazards

      345 - Harmful Items Inaccessible (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (3) The areas of the home that are accessible to children in care shall be free from items harmful to children including: (a) Cleaning supplies, poisons, paints, and insecticides; (b) Knives, scissors, and sharp objects; (c) Power tools, lawn mowers, hand tools, nails, and other equipment; (d) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, combustibles, flammable liquids, and all fire hazards; (e) Plastic bags; and (f) Litter and rubbish.”
    • Safety and hazards

      340 - Floor Level Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (2) Each floor level used for child care shall have at least one (1): (a) Unblocked exit to the outside; (b) Smoke detector, including in the kitchen area and in the children's sleeping areas; (c) Properly maintained fire extinguisher, including in the kitchen area; and (d) Carbon monoxide detector if the home: 1. Uses fuel burning appliances; or 2. Has an attached garage.”
    • Safety and hazards

      330 - Free from risk of harm (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (1) A provider's home and each play area used for child care shall: (a) Be free from risk of harm in accordance with the requirements of this administrative regulation;”
  4. Aug 6, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      770 - Earthquake/Tornado/Shelter-in-Place/Lockdown Drill Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (22) An earthquake drill, tornado drill, shelter-in-place drill, and lockdown drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least quarterly; and (b) Documented.”
    • Safety and hazards

      765 - Fire Drill Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (21) A fire drill shall be: (a) Conducted during hours of operation at least monthly; and (b) Documented.”
    • Records and paperwork

      735 - Children's information (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider shall maintain: (b) A written record for each child: 1. Completed and signed by the child’s parent; 2. Retained on file on the first day the child attends the family child-care home; and 3. To contain: a. Identifying information about the child, which includes, at a minimum, the child’s name, address, and date of birth; b. Contact information to enable the provider to contact the child’s: (i) Parent at the parent’s home or place of employment; (ii) Family physician; and (iii) Preferred hospital; c. The name of each person who is designated in writing to pick-up the child; d. Food or other allergies in a documented care plan that includes: (i) Instructions regarding the allergy, including any identifying symptoms; (ii) Steps taken to avoid and prevent the allergen; and (iii) A plan of treatment in the event of an allergic reaction, including medication, doses, and the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector in accordance with Section 16(1)(c) of this administrative regulation. e. The child’s general health status and medical history including, if applicable: (i) Restriction on the child’s participation in activities with specific instructions from the child’s parent or health professional; and (ii) Permission from the parent for third-party professional services in the family child-care home; f. The name and phone number of each person to be contacted in an emergency situation involving or impacting the child; g. Authorization by the parent for the provider to seek emergency medical care for the child in the parent’s absence;”
    • Health, medication and illness

      730 - Immunization (922 KAR 2:100 Section 19)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 19. Records. (1) A provider 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 214.034;”
    • Food and nutrition

      705 - Bottle Preparation By Parent, if applicable (922 KAR 2:100 Section 15)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 15. Food Requirements. (12) Unless provided as part of the fee for child care or the provider is a participant in the food program, an infant's formula shall be prepared, labeled, and provided by the parent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      480 - Diapering Practice (922 KAR 2:100 Section 14)

    • Safety and hazards

      345 - Harmful Items Inaccessible (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (3) The areas of the home that are accessible to children in care shall be free from items harmful to children including: (a) Cleaning supplies, poisons, paints, and insecticides; (b) Knives, scissors, and sharp objects; (c) Power tools, lawn mowers, hand tools, nails, and other equipment; (d) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, combustibles, flammable liquids, and all fire hazards; (e) Plastic bags; and (f) Litter and rubbish.”
    • Safety and hazards

      340 - Floor Level Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (2) Each floor level used for child care shall have at least one (1): (a) Unblocked exit to the outside; (b) Smoke detector, including in the kitchen area and in the children's sleeping areas; (c) Properly maintained fire extinguisher, including in the kitchen area; and (d) Carbon monoxide detector if the home: 1. Uses fuel burning appliances; or 2. Has an attached garage.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      275 - Assistant Training Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 10)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 10. Standards for the Provider. (8) An assistant shall demonstrate completion of the training required by Section 2(9) of this administrative regulation within the timeframes established therein.”
  5. Oct 12, 2023Inspection3 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)

    • Records and paperwork

      750 - Liability insurance (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 2. Certification Process. (2) An applicant for certification shall: (b) Obtain commercial liability insurance of at least $50,000 per occurrence;”
    • Safety and hazards

      340 - Floor Level Requirements (922 KAR 2:100 Section 12)

      “922 KAR 2:100 - Section 12. The General Requirements of the Family Child-Care Home Environment. (2) Each floor level used for child care shall have at least one (1): (a) Unblocked exit to the outside; (b) Smoke detector; (c) Fire extinguisher; and (d) Carbon monoxide detector if the home: 1. Uses fuel burning appliances; or 2. Has an attached garage.”

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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Is Zee's Playhouse licensed?

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

When was Zee's Playhouse last inspected?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Zee's Playhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 4 of 4 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 Zee's Playhouse care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Zee's Playhouse accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Zee's Playhouse's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (859) 866-5771 to confirm.

How much does Zee's Playhouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (859) 866-5771 to ask.

What is Zee's Playhouse's phone number?

(859) 866-5771.

Where is Zee's Playhouse?

Lexington, KY 40515. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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