Loving Arms Daycare Centers Inc
JUNCTION CITY, KS·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1531 Saint Marys Road, Junction City, KS, 66441
CountyGeary
Phone785-238-2767
Operating details
Capacity91
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High10
- Medium2
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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1531 Saint Marys Road, Junction City, KS, 66441, JUNCTION CITY, KS 66441
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/17/2025
- High6
- Medium-High9
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- High risk10/17/2025
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.
Two child files do not have a health assessment on file. Children have been enrolled for more than 60 days. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007541)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/11/2025
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.
A freezer containing breastmilk in Unit 5 does not have a thermometer present. A refrigerator in Unit 8 is measuring at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Several gallons of milk, juice and cheese sticks are being stored in the refrigerator. A refrigerator in Unit 4 is measuring at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk is being stored in the refrigerator. A kitchen freezer is measuring at 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple perishable foods are being stored in the freezer. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - Medium risk9/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-421 Terms of temporary permit or license. (a) (1) License capacity shall be determined by age of children, available space and number of self-contained units per facility.
Unit 5 is licensed for five children 2 weeks to 6 years of age, with a maximum of four infants. Licensing specialist observed five infants in the room. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - Medium risk9/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-421 Terms of temporary permit or license. (a) (1) License capacity shall be determined by age of children, available space and number of self-contained units per facility.
Unit 6 is licensed for four children 2 weeks to 6 years of age, with a maximum of two infants. Licensing specialist observed three infants in the room. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - High risk9/11/2025
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.
Two child files do not have a health assessment on file. Children have been enrolled for more than 60 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/11/2025
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.
Refrigerators in Unit 8 and Unit 4 are measuring at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk9/11/2025
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.
Facility transports children to and from school. One child does not have permission to go off-premises. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is caring for children shall attest to that individual's health status on a form supplied by the department or approved by the secretary.
Nine staff files reviewed do not have a health status form available for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/11/2025
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
Three child files out of 10 child files reviewed do not have complete written permission from parent for emergency medical treatment, as the forms are missing a start date to care. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (A) Procedures for emergencies likely to occur on or near the premises, including a fire, a weather-related event, a missing or runaway child, a chemical release, a utility failure, an intruder, an act of terrorism, a lockdown, and an unscheduled closing;
Emergency plan does not include procedures for an unscheduled closing. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (2) A copy of the procedures shall be posted in each diaper-changing area.
Diapering procedures were not posted in Unit 1, Unit 5, Unit 4, and Unit 8. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/11/2025
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.
Aquaphor located in the bathroom of Unit 8 is within reach of children and not in locked storage. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk9/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (23) Dangerous instruments including sharp or pointed objects, shall be in locked storage.
Adult scissors located on top of a cubby shelf in Unit 8 are not in locked storage. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - High risk9/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (f) Documentation. Each licensee shall ensure that documentation of all orientation, training, certifications, and education requirements is kept in each individual's file in the preschool or child care center.
One staff file reviewed does not have documentation of child abuse and neglect and basics of child development training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - High risk9/11/2025
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.
Two child files out of 10 child files reviewed do not have a complete medical history form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - High risk9/11/2025
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.
Four child files out of 10 child files reviewed do not have a health assessment on file. Children have been enrolled for more than 60 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - High risk9/11/2025
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.
Four child files out of 10 child files reviewed do not have current immunizations on file. Children have been enrolled for more than 60 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: 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.
Safe sleep practices plan is not developed for all ages of children in care. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (D) procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children;
Emergency plan does not include procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004447)
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$853/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: JUNCTION CITY, Geary County
- Capacity: 91
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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