CHFS Child-Care Center Licensure (922 KAR 2:090) Compliant

Kentucky ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Stay compliant with Kentucky CHFS Child-Care Center Licensure (922 KAR 2:090) regulations. Bloomily helps Kentucky childcare centers manage staff ratios, certifications, and emergency drills — all in one platform.

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Staff-to-Child Ratios

Required ratios for Kentucky licensed childcare facilities

Age GroupStaff : ChildrenMax Group Size
Infants (0-12 months)
Under 12 months
1:510 children
Young Toddlers (12-24 months)
12–23 months
1:612 children
Older Toddlers (24-36 months)
24–35 months
1:1020 children
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3-year-olds (36–47 months)
1:1224 children
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4-year-olds (48–59 months)
1:1428 children
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5–6 year olds (60–83 months)
1:1530 children
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7 years and older: 1:20 for full-day programs, 1:25 for before/after school programs. Using 1:20 (more restrictive). Max group size 30 applies to Type I centers only.
1:2030 children

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Required Certifications

Certifications required for Kentucky childcare staff

Annual Training - Directors (18 hours)

Kentucky required 18 hours annual professional development for directors

Renew annuallyDocument required

Annual Training - Staff (15 hours)

Kentucky required 15 hours annual professional development for child care staff

Renew annuallyDocument required

Background Check (Kentucky)

Kentucky State Police and FBI fingerprint-based background check per 922 KAR 2:090

Renew every 5 yearsDocument required

CDA or Equivalent (Kentucky)

Child Development Associate credential or equivalent for lead teachers

Renew every 5 yearsDocument required

Child Abuse Registry Check (Kentucky)

Kentucky Central Registry check for child abuse and neglect

Renew every 5 yearsDocument required

Director Credential (Kentucky)

Kentucky Director Credential or equivalent per 922 KAR 2:090

Document required

First Aid (Kentucky)

Pediatric first aid certification required

Renew every 2 yearsDocument required

Mandated Reporter Training

California mandated reporter training for child abuse

Document required

Orientation Training (Kentucky)

New employee orientation within first 90 days of employment

Document required

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (Kentucky)

Training on recognition and prevention of pediatric abusive head trauma required

Renew every 5 yearsDocument required

Pediatric CPR (Kentucky)

Infant and child CPR certification required per 922 KAR 2:090

Renew every 2 yearsDocument required

Safe Sleep Training (Kentucky)

Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers per 922 KAR 2:090

Renew every 3 yearsDocument required

Staff Health Assessment (Kentucky)

Initial health assessment and TB screening required

Renew every 48 monthsDocument required

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Emergency Drill Requirements

Required safety drills for Kentucky childcare facilities

Required Drills

Fire Drill

Monthly

Conducted during hours of operation at least monthly; documentation required with date, time, and names of children present

Ref: 922 KAR 2:120, Section 3(12)–(13) — Child care center health and safety standards (Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services)

Earthquake

Quarterly

Earthquake drills conducted during hours of operation at least quarterly; documentation required

Ref: 922 KAR 2:120, Section 3(12)–(13) — Child care center health and safety standards (Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services)

Lockdown/Security

Quarterly

Lockdown drills conducted during hours of operation at least quarterly; documentation required

Ref: 922 KAR 2:120, Section 3(12)–(13) — Child care center health and safety standards (Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services)

Shelter in Place

Quarterly

Shelter-in-place drills conducted during hours of operation at least quarterly; documentation required

Ref: 922 KAR 2:120, Section 3(12)–(13) — Child care center health and safety standards (Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services)

Tornado/Severe Weather

Quarterly

Severe weather/tornado drills conducted during hours of operation at least quarterly; documentation required

Ref: 922 KAR 2:120, Section 3(12)–(13) — Child care center health and safety standards (Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services)

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Pre-Inspection Checklist

50 items based on Kentucky CHFS Child-Care Center Licensure (922 KAR 2:090) requirements

Licensing(5)Physical Environment(8)Health & Safety(12)Staff Requirements(12)Ratios(5)Child Records(6)Operations(2)

License posted in visible location

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 2

Licensing

License capacity not exceeded

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 2

Licensing

Operational policies current and available

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 2

Licensing

Parent handbook distributed to all families

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 2

Licensing

CHFS inspection reports available to parents

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 2

Licensing

Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 6

Physical Environment

Outdoor play area meets minimum (75 sq ft per child)

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 6

Physical Environment

Temperature maintained 65-75°F

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 6

Physical Environment

Adequate lighting and ventilation

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 6

Physical Environment

Toilets clean and child-accessible

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 6

Physical Environment

Handwashing sinks accessible to children

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 6

Physical Environment

Drinking water readily available

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 6

Physical Environment

Napping equipment clean and appropriate

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 7

Physical Environment

First aid kit fully stocked and accessible

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 10

Health & Safety

Medications stored in locked cabinet

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 8

Health & Safety

Emergency medications readily accessible

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 8

Health & Safety

Cleaning supplies stored out of reach

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 6

Health & Safety

Hazardous materials secured from children

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 6

Health & Safety

Emergency evacuation plan posted

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 10

Health & Safety

Fire drill log current (monthly drills)

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 10

Health & Safety

Tornado drill log current (monthly during season)

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 10

Health & Safety

Lockdown drill log current (semi-annual)

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 10

Health & Safety

Fire extinguishers charged and accessible

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 10

Health & Safety

Outdoor equipment safe and age-appropriate

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 6

Health & Safety

Safe sleep practices followed (infants)

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 7

Health & Safety

KSP/FBI background check current for all staff

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 3

Staff Requirements

Central Registry check completed

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 3

Staff Requirements

Director meets qualification requirements

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 4

Staff Requirements

Lead teachers have CDA or equivalent

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 4

Staff Requirements

All staff have current CPR certification

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 5

Staff Requirements

All staff have current First Aid certification

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 5

Staff Requirements

Staff annual training (15 hours) documented

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 5

Staff Requirements

Director annual training (18 hours) documented

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 5

Staff Requirements

Pediatric abusive head trauma training completed

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 5

Staff Requirements

Safe sleep training (infant caregivers)

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 5

Staff Requirements

Staff health assessments on file

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 4

Staff Requirements

Orientation training completed (within 90 days)

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 5

Staff Requirements

Infant ratio maintained (1:5, max group 10)

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 7

Ratios

Toddler ratio maintained (1:6, max group 12)

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 7

Ratios

Two year old ratio maintained (1:10, max group 20)

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 7

Ratios

Preschool ratio maintained (1:12, max group 24)

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 7

Ratios

School-age ratio maintained (1:25, max group 30)

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 7

Ratios

Emergency contact forms complete for all children

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 8

Child Records

Immunization records current (KYIR or provider)

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 8

Child Records

Health exam (PM-5 form) on file

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 8

Child Records

Allergy information documented and accessible

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 8

Child Records

Medication authorization forms on file

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 8

Child Records

Pickup authorization documented

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 8

Child Records

Children supervised at all times

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 7

Operations

Sign-in/out procedures followed

Ref: 922 KAR 2:090 Sec 8

Operations

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