Kentucky childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for Kentucky — per CHFS Child-Care Center Licensure (922 KAR 2:090). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
Staff-to-child ratios in Kentucky
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-12 months) | 1:5 | 10 |
| Young Toddlers (12-24 months) | 1:6 | 12 |
| Older Toddlers (24-36 months) | 1:10 | 20 |
| preschool_3 | 1:12 | 24 |
| preschool_4 | 1:14 | 28 |
| school_age_5_7 | 1:15 | 30 |
| school_age_7_plus | 1:20 | 30 |
Per CHFS Child-Care Center Licensure (922 KAR 2:090). Ratios in Bloomily are computed live from real check-ins against these limits.
Required certifications
Kentucky required 18 hours annual professional development for directors
Renews every 12 months
Kentucky required 15 hours annual professional development for child care staff
Renews every 12 months
Kentucky State Police and FBI fingerprint-based background check per 922 KAR 2:090
Renews every 60 months
Child Development Associate credential or equivalent for lead teachers
Renews every 60 months
Kentucky Central Registry check for child abuse and neglect
Renews every 60 months
Kentucky Director Credential or equivalent per 922 KAR 2:090
Pediatric first aid certification required
Renews every 24 months
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
New employee orientation within first 90 days of employment
Training on recognition and prevention of pediatric abusive head trauma required
Renews every 60 months
Infant and child CPR certification required per 922 KAR 2:090
Renews every 24 months
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers per 922 KAR 2:090
Renews every 36 months
Initial health assessment and TB screening required
Renews every 48 months
Drill requirements
| Drill | Frequency | Required |
|---|---|---|
| fire | monthly | Yes |
| earthquake | quarterly | Yes |
| lockdown | quarterly | Yes |
| shelter_in_place | quarterly | Yes |
| tornado | quarterly | Yes |
Kentucky CHFS Pre-Inspection Checklist
- License posted in visible location
- License capacity not exceeded
- Operational policies current and available
- Parent handbook distributed to all families
- CHFS inspection reports available to parents
- Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)
- Outdoor play area meets minimum (75 sq ft per child)
- Temperature maintained 65-75°F
- Adequate lighting and ventilation
- Toilets clean and child-accessible
- Handwashing sinks accessible to children
- Drinking water readily available
Run a Kentucky program? Keep it compliant without the binder.
Ratios computed live from real check-ins, certifications flagged before they lapse, and inspection-ready reports one click away.