First United Methodist Church Preschool

GARDEN CITY, KSPreschoolLicensed

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

Contact information

Address1106 N Main St, Garden City, KS, 67846

CityGARDEN CITY, KS 67846

CountyFinney

Phone620-275-9171

Operating details

Capacity36

License dateDecember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low6
  • Low0

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Location

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1106 N Main St, Garden City, KS, 67846, GARDEN CITY, KS 67846

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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. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/12/2026

  • High7
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low6
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-Low risk1/12/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (b) (6) Cold water and hot water shall be supplied to lavatory fixtures accessible to children. Hot water shall maintain a minimum temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and shall not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Water temperature in sink available to children in Preschool Room 1 is under 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature measure 64 degrees Fahrenheit. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-009028)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High risk11/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (e) (1) A daily attendance record shall be maintained and kept on file at the facility.

    In Preschool Room 1 there are 9 children in attendance and 8 signed in. In Preschool Room 2 there are 12 children in attendance and 11 signed in. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006983)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk11/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (b) (6) Cold water and hot water shall be supplied to lavatory fixtures accessible to children. Hot water shall maintain a minimum temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and shall not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Water temperature in sinks available to children are under 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures measure 80.9 and 67.8. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006983)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk11/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (23) Dangerous instruments including sharp or pointed objects, shall be in locked storage.

    One pair of adult scissors not in a locked storage in Preschool Room 1. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006983)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk11/13/2025

    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.

    One outlet uncovered not in use in Preschool Room 1. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006983)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk11/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (B) a designated shelter-in-place area, a designated off-premises relocation site, and evacuation routes for each area and for each site;

    Emergency plan does not include a designated shelter-in-place area and evacuation routes. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006983)

    Not corrected
  6. High risk11/13/2025

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

    During the walkthrough, in Preschool Room 1 there were 11 children left unsupervised. As licensing specialist and program director entered the room, the teacher came out from the room across Preschool Room 1. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006983)

    Not corrected
  7. High risk11/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (e) (1) A daily attendance record shall be maintained and kept on file at the facility.

    In Preschool Room 1 there are 11 children in attendance and 10 signed in. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006983)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-Low risk11/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (b) (6) Cold water and hot water shall be supplied to lavatory fixtures accessible to children. Hot water shall maintain a minimum temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and shall not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Water temperature in sink available to children in Preschool Room 1 is under 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature measure 83.1 degrees Fahrenheit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006983)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/4/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2) (H) handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste;

    One out three staff does not have handling and storage of hazardous material and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006602)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk11/4/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (23) Dangerous instruments including sharp or pointed objects, shall be in locked storage.

    In Room 1 there are two pairs of adult scissors in unlocked storage accessible to children in care. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006602)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk11/4/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (1) All household supplies, cleaning supplies, dangerous chemicals and all bodily care products bearing warning labels to keep out of reach of children shall be in locked storage, except that hand sanitizers, disinfectant solutions used daily to disinfect surfaces, and diapering supplies may be kept unlocked at least five feet above the floor and out of reach of children. Soap used for hand washing may be kept unlocked and placed on the back of the counter by a bathroom or sink.

    In Room 1 there is a bottle of hand sanitizer and a container of disinfecting wipes with "keep out of reach labels" accessible to children in are. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006602)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk11/4/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (p) (2) All perishables and potentially hazardous foods shall be continuously maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in the refrigerator, or 10 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in the freezer, with 0 degrees Fahrenheit recommended. Each refrigerator and each freezer shall contain a clearly visible, accurate thermometer.

    There are no thermometers in the refrigerators for rooms 1 and 2. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006602)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk11/4/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (d) The health status form each tuberculosis test shall be recorded on forms provided by the department and shall be kept in each individual's record at the facility.

    There is no negative tb test on file for one volunteer. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006602)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk11/4/2024

    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

    Three out of ten child files reviewed have an incomplete/expired emergency medical form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006602)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk11/4/2024

    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.

    There is no tornado drill recorded for the month of October 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006602)

    Not corrected
  8. High risk11/4/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (b) (2) Each admission policy shall be non-discriminatory in regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex, in accordance with K.S.A. 44- 1009. A copy of the admission policy shall be available for review.

    There is no copy of the non-discriminatory policy available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006602)

    Not corrected
  9. High risk11/4/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (d) (6) work references.

    One out of three staff files reviewed do not have work references available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006602)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk11/4/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2) (E) prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions;

    One out three staff does not have prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006602)

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High risk11/4/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2) (C) safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome;

    One out three staff does not have safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006602)

    Not corrected
  12. High risk11/4/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (a) (3) Each licensee shall ensure that orientation is completed by each staff member and by each volunteer Each staff member and each volunteer shall complete the orientation within seven calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the orientation before being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.

    There is no documentation available of received orientation for one volunteer. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006602)

    Not corrected
  13. Medium-High risk11/4/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2) (F) building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;

    One out three staff does not have building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006602)

    Not corrected
  14. High risk11/4/2024

    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.

    One out of ten child files reviewed does not have current immunizations record available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006602)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$898/month

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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: GARDEN CITY, Finney County
  • Capacity: 36
  • Type: Preschool
  • Years in operation: 1

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