Welcome to Kinder Tykes Family Childcare and Preschool

At Kinder Tykes, we understand that childcare costs can be a large burden for families, so we sought our state certification as a childcare provider. This means we have been CPR certified, federally background checked, taken all the mandatory courses for childcare (with ongoing education part of the requirements), achieved a 3 STAR high quality rating, and are able to accept CCAP! 

We offer learning instruction from the Creative Curriculum that instills learning experiences for children at a developmentally appropriate level. Our daily routines foster a sense of security and expectation that helps for kindergarten readiness. These requirements are dictated by the state and are subject to random audits to ensure compliance.

Our Childcare is partnered with 4C for Children to ensure we continue to meet USDA food requirements for food consumption. This includes random inspections of the refrigerator and food prepping activities to make sure our team is safe, sanitary, and in line with federal food service regulations.

Our dedicated and caring staff are passionate about early childhood education and have the experience and qualifications to provide high-quality care.

Jessica Meier, the owner, is equipped with a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Legal Studies. She also is enrolled for an additional Masters Program in Early Childhood Education with Morehead State University spring 2025.

Melina Jackson has served 13 years in childcare and brings a plethora of knowledge. She will be obtaining her Director’s Credential in 2026.

Fatima Nouhy is a staunch advocate for childcare providers and families who seek childcare. Her passion has taken her to Frankfort to meet with legislators to drive impactful change. She will finish her CDA program November 2025 and currently holds a CCCC. 

While our ratios are well below state thresholds, we maintain a small group for that one on one attention your child deserves.

We understand the importance of working together with parents to support each child's development. Our parent resources include regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and access to our online parent portal with Brightwheel.

We have 3 dogs and 4 cats. The animals are all aligned with state regulations and vaccinations. While animals are kept separate from the children and the play area, there are times when learning opportunities will be incorporated into daily instruction to help with social emotional development and sensory exploration.