To help families to choose the best child care center for their needs, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) makes information readily available. Families can use the resources below to find inspection histories and injury data for licensed and certified child care centers.
Child Care Inspections
An inspection is a tool used to determine a child care program’s ability to follow rules and regulations. Inspections are based on child care provider type and occur at initial licensing or certification, when a provider reports a change (such as a new location), or when a complaint is received.
A child care center inspection report can be found on kynect. You can search by address, provider name or license number. Once you locate the child care center, select the center's name to open the Provider Details page which lists all inspections.
Type I, Type II, and Certified Family Child Care Homes are all inspected on an annual basis. As part of the renewal process, Type I and II receive a full inspection survey.
Certified providers receive a certificate that is valid for two years. Kentucky's Division of Regulated Child Care (DRCC) performs a full inspection every year. One year is the renewal year, similar to Licensed Type I and Type II providers. The second year includes an annual visit, because it is not technically a renewal process. All inspections, except initial inspections and those conducted for a change of location, are unannounced.
Registered Relative Providers are not inspected by DRCC.
Inspection Process
DRCC is implementing SansWrite to support the inspection, survey and correction process for child care providers. SansWrite will allow agency staff and providers to complete key parts of the compliance process electronically, including issuing inspection results, reviewing findings, and submitting Plans of Correction.
This page will be used to share important updates, training information, resources and support materials throughout the implementation of SansWrite.
For questions about agency policy, inspection requirements, or provider-specific compliance expectations, please contact the DRCC Regulation Inbox.
Compliance Status
Compliance status refers to a program’s ability to follow rules. A program is either in compliance or not in compliance.
In compliance: The program followed the rules during the time of inspection.
Not in compliance: The program did not follow the rules and has an area out of compliance identified during the time of inspection.
A program found to be out of compliance must submit a Plan of Correction (POC). The POC explains how the program will address and correct the issue.
If you have questions concerning a program’s compliance status or need help finding a child care center’s inspection report, contact DRCC at 502-564-7962.
Child Care Center Accident Data
Children in child care centers and in-home care are continually developing. Therefore, children may run into situations that cause them harm, such as accidents on the playground. Kentucky requires all child care providers to assure the health, safety and comfort of each child. When an accident or incident requires medical treatment, providers must notify parent immediately.
The Injury and Abuse Report shows the number of serious injuries and deaths in Kentucky child care centers.