Saint Paul Lutheran Preschool

CLAY CENTER, KSPreschoolLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity40
Est. price$898/mo

Contact information

Address816 9th St, Clay Center, KS, 67432

CityCLAY CENTER, KS 67432

CountyClay

Phone785-632-5301

Operating details

Capacity40

License dateDecember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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816 9th St, Clay Center, KS, 67432, CLAY CENTER, KS 67432

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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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/14/2025

  • High5
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk10/14/2025

    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 thermometer is not present in the refrigerator. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007006)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk10/14/2025

    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.

    Documentation of all health and safety training is not available for two staff members on site. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007006)

    Not corrected
  3. High risk2/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (b) (8) any other individual regularly in the facility if the individual's activities involve unsupervised access to children;

    Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-000651)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/20/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2) (G) emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event, including violence at a facility;

    One staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have emergency preparedness training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006624)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk11/20/2024

    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 staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have building and premises safety training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006624)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk11/20/2024

    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 staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006624)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk11/20/2024

    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 staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have handling and storage of hazardous materials training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006624)

    Not corrected
  5. High risk11/20/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (e) (2) (D) persons authorized to remove the child from the facility.

    One child file out of 11 child files reviewed does not have emergency contact information on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006624)

    Not corrected
  6. High risk11/20/2024

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

    One staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have work references available for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006624)

    Not corrected
  7. High risk11/20/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (d) (1) A record of education and experience;

    One staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have record education and experience available for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006624)

    Not corrected
  8. High risk11/20/2024

    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 current insurance coverage is not available for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006624)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

14Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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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: CLAY CENTER, Clay County
  • Capacity: 40
  • Type: Preschool
  • Years in operation: 1

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