Leah Jenkins Daycare

ARKANSAS CITY, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address311 S 2nd St, Arkansas City, KS, 67005

CityARKANSAS CITY, KS 67005

CountyCowley

Phone620-441-7908

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateJune 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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311 S 2nd St, Arkansas City, KS, 67005, ARKANSAS CITY, KS 67005

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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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/11/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk6/11/2026

    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.

    One cat does not have a current vaccination record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004163)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk6/11/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (1) The results of a health assessment conducted by a nurse approved to perform health assessments, a licensed physician, or physician assistant. The health assessment shall be 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 and;

    Four children do not have the results of a health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004163)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk5/15/2025

    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.

    Written permission forms are not on file for the children to walk to a city park two blocks away. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001039)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk5/15/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (d) Exceptions to the requirements for immunizations shall be permitted as specified in K.S.A. 65-508 and amendments thereto. Documentation of each exception shall be maintained on file at the facility.

    Two children do not have exception forms for immunizations on file, signed by the parent. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001039)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

4Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$952/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: ARKANSAS CITY, Cowley County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 0

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