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ST PAUL, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address402 Lafayette, St Paul, KS, 66771

CityST PAUL, KS 66771

CountyNeosho

Phone620-778-3474

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateMarch 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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402 Lafayette, St Paul, KS, 66771, ST PAUL, KS 66771

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  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: 4/21/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk4/21/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 6) has kitchen and outdoor trash and garbage in covered containers or in tied plastic bags;

    A full outdoor garbage can beside the front door does not have a lid. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001621)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk7/2/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 5) is uncluttered, visibly clean, and free from any evidence of vermin infestation and any objects or materials that constitute a danger to children in care;

    The kitchen cabinets are visibly dirty with grime. There are excessive crumbs and food debris in the drip pans on the stove and the chairs around the kitchen table are visibly dirty. The bathroom door and door jam is also visibly dirty. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-004027)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk4/25/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 5) is uncluttered, visibly clean, and free from any evidence of vermin infestation and any objects or materials that constitute a danger to children in care;

    Facility is cluttered with excess household items. The floors, tables, cabinets, and area rugs are visibly dirty. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-002359)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk4/25/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (4) Sharp instruments shall be stored in drawers or cabinets equipped with childproof devices to prevent access by children or stored out of reach of children.

    A pair of scissors are located on the kitchen counter within reach of children. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-002359)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk4/25/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (2) Outdoor play equipment that is safely constructed and in good repair shall be available and placed in an area free of health, safety, and environmental hazards.

    An outdoor playhouse has broken pieces hanging off of it. There are pieces of rebar sticking out of the ground where there used to be wooden barriers for the woodchips. The deck in the outdoor play area is missing 9 balusters in one section. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-002359)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk2/24/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (2) A copy of the procedures shall be posted in each diaper-changing area.

    A copy of the diapering procedures is not posted in the diaper changing area. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009185)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk2/24/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (10) Each diaper-changing surface shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use. The surface shall be cleaned by removing any visible soil from the surface with a water saturated disposable paper towel or wipe. After the surface has been cleaned, the surface shall be disinfected.

    The diaper changing area is visibly dirty and has crumbs under/around it. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009185)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk2/24/2025

    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.

    A tornado drill was not conducted in January (2025) (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009185)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk2/24/2025

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

    A fire drill was not conducted in January (2025) (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009185)

    Not corrected
  9. High risk2/24/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (b) (1) The applicant;

    Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009185)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk2/24/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (1) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall develop a written plan for safe sleep practices and implement safe sleep practices for children in care who are napping or sleeping.

    A written plan for safe sleep practices to include all ages is not available to review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009185)

    Not corrected
  11. Medium risk2/24/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 5) is uncluttered, visibly clean, and free from any evidence of vermin infestation and any objects or materials that constitute a danger to children in care;

    Facility has crumbs throughout, doors and floors are visibly dirty. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009185)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

12Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(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: ST PAUL, Neosho County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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