Carlas Little Friends

GARDEN CITY, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address950 Jennie Barker Rd, Garden City, KS, 67846

CityGARDEN CITY, KS 67846

CountyFinney

Phone620-290-6447

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateSeptember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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950 Jennie Barker Rd, Garden City, KS, 67846, GARDEN CITY, KS 67846

Questions to ask on a tour

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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: 7/8/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk7/8/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (b) (5) each individual at least 18 years of age who resides in a day care home or group day care home;

    Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003584)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

    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.

    In the designated outdoor area is an unlocked shed with two tanks of gas, several containers of gasoline and chemicals accessible to children in care. Next to the facility's porch going to the designated outdoor area is a battery and a bucket with standing water and constructions tool inside the bucket. Both items were corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003584)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (e) Documentation of all orientation, training, and certifications for each individual shall be kept in that individual's file in the facility.

    There is no documentation on file stating the provider has completed the CPR training demonstrated in front of an instructor certified by a nationally recognized first aid and CPR training organization. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003584)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk7/8/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (17) has interior and exterior surfaces of the facility that are free from peeling, chipping, cracking, scaling, and loose paint.

    Front porch has cheeping paint. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003584)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

8Total 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

$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: GARDEN CITY, Finney County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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