Ariels Childcare
LAWRENCE, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address1008 Wildwood Dr, Lawrence, KS, 66049
CountyDouglas
Phone785-393-2689
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateApril 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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1008 Wildwood Dr, Lawrence, KS, 66049, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/11/2026
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk5/11/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-124 Parental permission for children to go off-premises. (b) Written permission on a form supplied by the department shall be obtained from the parent or legal guardian of each child who will be transported or allowed to participate in any off-premises field trip.
Eight children's files, of nine reviewed, did not have an off-premises permission form on file, as required for walking trips to the park. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002683)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk3/14/2025
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 children's files out of three reviewed did not have an emergency medical treatment on a file that meets the requirements of the local hospital. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010010)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/14/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (a) ( 6) (A) Be clean, of safe construction, and in good repair;
A 14 month old child was awake in an infant swing that had been recalled by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The child was removed from the swing during the survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010010)
Not corrected - Medium risk3/14/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 4) has a working smoke detector on each level of the facility;
The smoke detector in the childcare area was continually chirping during the survey visit, indicating that it was not functioning properly. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010010)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
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: LAWRENCE, Douglas County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 0
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