birddog

Shining Stars Daycare Opens New Childcare Facility at 9599 HWY 805 in Jenkins

Shining Stars Daycare officially opens a new childcare facility at 9599 HWY 805 in Jenkins following the completion of the SOAR accelerator program.

By Colin Percy · May 26, 2026

Shining Stars Daycare has opened its doors in Jenkins, Kentucky, providing a new childcare option for local working families. The project was developed with the support of the Social Enterprise Accelerator (SEA) program, an initiative led by SOAR designed to foster community-driven solutions and strengthen regional workforce participation. The facility is specifically aimed at addressing the shortage of affordable and reliable childcare, which is a significant barrier to employment and career advancement in Eastern Kentucky.

The new center serves children from 6 weeks to 5 years old, offering full-time, part-time, and Saturday care options. Operating hours extend from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays. Families may be eligible for reduced rates through programs such as CCAP or KTAP, with some qualifying costs as low as $45 per week.

Companies mentioned

developer

SOAR

owner

Shining Stars Daycare

More news from Kentucky

Get personalized project alerts in your inbox

Daily emails covering the projects and news that match your service area, building types, and the project stages you bid on.

Free now — first 50 founding members lock in 30% off at launch.

Free. One click to unsubscribe. No tracking pixels.