SEK CAP Early Childhood Education Center Iola

IOLA, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity36
Est. price$898/mo

Contact information

Address525 Kennedy, Iola, KS, 66749

CityIOLA, KS 66749

CountyAllen

Phone620-724-8204 x1026

Operating details

Capacity36

License dateNovember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/19/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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525 Kennedy, Iola, KS, 66749, IOLA, KS 66749

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/19/2025

  • High5
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk11/19/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-428 Staff requirements. (a) (3) No child shall be left unsupervised.

    One child was left unattended and unsupervised for eight minutes in the three-fives classroom while their classmates went outside to the playground. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-008441)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk9/11/2025

    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.

    Ten of ten children's files reviewed lacks a completed Medical Record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005335)

    Not corrected
  3. High risk9/11/2025

    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.

    Nine of ten children's files reviewed lack a completed health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005335)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk6/25/2025

    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.

    Eight of sixteen children's files reviewed lacks a completed medical record on file. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-004907)

    Not corrected
  5. High risk6/25/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (a) (3) before allowing any individual to work, regularly volunteer, or reside in the facility and before allowing any individual whose activities involve either supervised or unsupervised access to children to be in the facility;

    Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-004907)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk10/9/2024

    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

    One child lacks a completed emergency medical care form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005458)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

6Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$898/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: IOLA, Allen County
  • Capacity: 36
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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