Sonshine Preschool

PAOLA, KSPreschoolLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity38
Est. price$898/mo

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Paola, KS, 66071

CityPAOLA, KS 66071

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity38

License dateNovember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/19/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Paola, KS, 66071, PAOLA, KS 66071

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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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/19/2025

  • High5
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk9/19/2025

    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.

    Medical history for is not on file for one child, out of 11 files reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005435)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk9/19/2025

    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.

    Health Assessment is not on file for one child, out of 11 files reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005435)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk9/19/2025

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

    One staff member does not have record of safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005435)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk9/19/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (c) (2) Liability insurance shall be carried by the center or preschool to provide recourse to parents of children enrolled in the event of negligence.

    The insurance policy on file is expired. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005435)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk9/19/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (D) procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children;

    The emergency plan does not include procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005435)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High risk10/29/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (1) Each staff member who is counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer who is counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall complete health and safety training either before employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the training before being given sole responsiblity for the care and supervision of children.

    Program Director lacks training in (b)(1)(E-G) of this regulation. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005568)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk10/29/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (c) (3) Before the start of care, documentation of insurance coverage shall be on file, including the name of the insurance company or companies, policy number or numbers and dates of coverage.

    Documentation of insurance is not available for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005568)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

7Total 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: PAOLA, -- County
  • Capacity: 38
  • Type: Preschool
  • Years in operation: 1

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