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Gardner Elementary OST Program Gardner

GARDNER, KSSchool Age ProgramLicensed

2.7based on state inspection data
Capacity50
Est. price$853/mo

Contact information

Address218 East Shawnee Street, Gardner, KS, 66030

CityGARDNER, KS 66030

CountyJohnson

Phone913-826-3015

Operating details

Capacity50

License dateMarch 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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218 East Shawnee Street, Gardner, KS, 66030, GARDNER, KS 66030

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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. 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. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/5/2026

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

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/5/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-592 Safety and emergency procedures; reporting requirements. (b) (7) (A) Fire drills 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.

    The fire drill is not documented for March of 2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001675)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk3/5/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-591 Food preparation, service, safety, and nutrition. (a) (3) (E) All food stored in the refrigerator shall be covered, wrapped, or otherwise protected from contamination. Unserved, leftover perishable foods shall be dated, refrigerated immediately after service, and eaten within three days.

    Cream cheese and shredded cheese are missing the date opened on them. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001675)

    Not corrected
  3. High risk3/5/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-585 Building and outdoor premises. (a) (6) Each operator shall safely store toxic substances and materials, including cleaning supplies, pesticides, and poisons, in a locked janitor's closet, locked room, or other locked area. No child or youth shall have unsupervised access to toxic substances and materials.

    Canned air duster is on a shelf in the classroom. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001675)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

12Total 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.

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Estimated monthly cost

$853/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: GARDNER, Johnson County
  • Capacity: 50
  • Type: School Age Program
  • Years in operation: 1

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