SEK CAP Early Childhood Education Center Chanute
CHANUTE, KS·Head Start Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address115 S Gretchen, Chanute, KS, 66720
CountyNeosho
Phone620-724-8204 x1026
Operating details
Capacity20
License dateNovember 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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115 S Gretchen, Chanute, KS, 66720, CHANUTE, KS 66720
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/24/2025
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk10/24/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (17) Each room occupied by children shall be illuminated sufficiently in all parts of the room for any activity in which each child is engaged. When children are napping and during rest periods, each room shall be illuminated to allow freedom of movement and to ensure staff members are able to observe the breathing of each child.
Staff members are not able to observe breathing of each child during nap time when the room is completely dark. Corrected at visit (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005333)
Not corrected
2024
- High risk9/23/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (1) Each medical record shall include the results of a health assessment conducted not more than twelve months before and obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, a physician assistant, or by a nurse approved to perform health assessments.
Two of ten children do not have a health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005456)
Not corrected - High risk9/23/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (5) Immunizations for each child in care shall be current as medically appropriate and shall be maintained current for protection from the diseases specified in K.A.R. 28-1-20(d). A record of each child's immunizations shall be obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility and shall be maintained on the child's medical record form.
Six of ten children do not have current immunizations on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005456)
Not corrected - High risk9/23/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file at the facility for each child.
Four of ten children do not have a complete medical record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005456)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/23/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (b) (1) (A) Written permission of the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical treatment on a form that meets the requirements of the hospital or clinic where emergency medical care will be given; and
Two of ten children do not have a complete emergency medical release on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005456)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$952/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Kansas run about $724/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Kansas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: CHANUTE, Neosho County
- Capacity: 20
- Type: Head Start Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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