Raintree Montessori School

LAWRENCE, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

2.8based on state inspection data
Capacity252
Est. price$809/mo

Contact information

Address4601 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS, 66047

CityLAWRENCE, KS 66047

CountyDouglas

Phone785-843-6800

Operating details

Capacity252

License dateFebruary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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4601 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS, 66047, LAWRENCE, KS 66047

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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. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/10/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk2/10/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (2) Each medical record shall include a medical history obtained from the parent or legal guardian. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall review with each child's parent or legal guardian that child's medical history at least once every 12 months.

    One child's file, of twelve reviewed, was not on the most recent KDHE medical history form. One child's file did not have the medical history form reviewed within one year. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000015)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk2/10/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (15) Electrical outlets shall be covered or inaccessible to prevent access by a child when not in use.

    Two classrooms did not have all outlets covered/inaccessible. Both classrooms had an uncovered outlet in the bathroom and one classroom had an extension cord with uncovered outlets. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000015)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk2/10/2026

    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.

    The Upper East classroom had one side of the nap room that was too dark. It was hard to observe the breathing of children and did not allow for freedom of movement. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000015)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk1/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (i) (3) (B) keep each medication in the original container labeled by a pharmacist, with the following information:

    An Epi Pen in the South Classroom did not have a prescription label, and an inhaler in the Upper Midwest Classroom did not have a label. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008280)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk1/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (i) (3) (B) (iv) the expiration date of the medication; and

    An Epi Pen in the Lower Midwest classroom was expired. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008280)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk1/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (i) (4) Documentation of each medication administered shall be kept on a form provided by the department and maintained in each child's file.

    There was no documentation available in the Upper Far West classroom that hydrocortisone cream was administered. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008280)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk1/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (i) (3) (A) Obtain written permission from each child's parent or legal guardian before administering medication to that child;

    Written permission was not available from a child's parent to administer hydrocortisone cream in the Upper Far West classroom. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008280)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/5/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (b) (4) Each child who is 12 months of age or older shall nap or sleep on a cot or pad. Pads shall be used only over carpet.

    There was a child in the Lower West classroom that was sleeping on the carpet. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-008855)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk11/5/2024

    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.

    The following classrooms did not have sufficient lighting to allow freedom of movement and to ensure staff members were able to observe the breathing of each child: South, Upper Far West, Toddler Far East and Toddler East. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-008855)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk11/5/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (h) (4) (A) Each toilet training device shall be used and stored in the bathroom.

    In the Toddler Middle East room, there were two potty chairs in the classroom, close to children who were napping. Staff reported that they were there for children to use if they woke up from nap and had to go to the bathroom. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-008855)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

12Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$809/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: LAWRENCE, Douglas County
  • Capacity: 252
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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