Little Sprouts...A Garden Of Learning Childcare Center

HAYS, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity28
Est. price$898/mo

Contact information

Address2818 Grant Ave, Hays, KS, 67601

CityHAYS, KS 67601

CountyEllis

Phone785-625-2518

Operating details

Capacity28

License dateFebruary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/21/2026 · 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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Location

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2818 Grant Ave, Hays, KS, 67601, HAYS, KS 67601

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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: 1/21/2026

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

2026

  1. High risk1/21/2026

    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.

    One staff member, hired on 10/17/2025, is without health and safety training on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000103)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk1/21/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (G) procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up or retrieving health and other required records; and

    Emergency plan needs further developed to include procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up or retrieving health and other required records. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000103)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk1/21/2026

    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

    Nine out of 15 child files reviewed with emergency medical treatment forms on old forms and/or expired. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000103)

    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)

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

$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: HAYS, Ellis County
  • Capacity: 28
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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