Juanita L Smith Day Care Home

JUNCTION CITY, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address1903 W 17th St, Junction City, KS, 66441

CityJUNCTION CITY, KS 66441

CountyGeary

Phone785-238-3334

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateJune 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/2/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1903 W 17th St, Junction City, KS, 66441, JUNCTION CITY, KS 66441

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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 safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/2/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk4/2/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (d) Each domesticated dog and each domesticated cat shall have a current rabies vaccination given by a licensed veterinarian or a person acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian as specified in K.S.A. 21-1213, and amendments thereto. A record of vaccinations shall be kept on file at the facility.

    Two dogs on site do not have documentation of current rabies vaccine on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001026)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk4/2/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (6) (B) A tornado drill shall be conducted monthly. A record of the date and time of each tornado drill and a record of each evacuation time shall be kept on file on the premises for one year.

    Documentation of tornado drills is not available for October, November, December 2024 and February and March 2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001026)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk4/2/2025

    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 child files out of seven child files reviewed did not have a complete emergency medical treatment form. Start date was missing. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001026)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk4/2/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (c) Immunizations for each child, including each child of the provider under 16 years of age 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.

    One child file out of seven files reviewed does not have current immunizations on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001026)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk4/2/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (1) All household supplies, cleaning supplies, dangerous chemicals, and all bodily care products containing alcohol or bearing warning labels to keep out of reach of children shall be in locked storage or stored out of reach of children under six years of age. Soap used for hand washing may be kept unlocked and placed on the back of the counter by a sink.

    Dish soap and toothpaste contained warning labels and were not in locked storage. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001026)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

8Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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: JUNCTION CITY, Geary County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 0

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