Stephs Little Ladybugs

GARDNER, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Gardner, KS, 66030

CityGARDNER, KS 66030

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateSeptember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Gardner, KS, 66030, GARDNER, KS 66030

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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: 7/25/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk7/25/2025

    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.

    All children need signed off-premises permission slips on file, as the children/provider go on walks in the neighborhood. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003588)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk7/25/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (c) Immunizations for each child, including each child of the provider under 16 years of age 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.

    One child (out of 8) needs a 2nd Hep A immunization on file. - Corrected at visit, as an appointment has been scheduled. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003588)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk7/25/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (2) All medications shall be in locked storage or stored out of the reach of children under 10 years of age.

    There were accessible medications stored in a kitchen. - Corrected at visit (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003588)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk7/25/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (G) emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event, including violence at a facility;

    The provider does not have the training, "Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or human-caused event, including violence at a facility" on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003588)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk7/25/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (D) recognizing when a child is ill and prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations;

    The provider does not have the training, "Recognizing when a child is ill and prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations" on fille. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003588)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk7/25/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114 Applicant; licensee. (h) (1) The maximum number of children in each age category, including children under 10 years of age related to the applicant with a temporary permit, the licensee, or any other provider, does not exceed the maximum number of children in each age category as specified in subsection (e), except as specified in paragraph (h)(3).

    One provider present with 8 children: 1 child under 12 months of age and 7 children between 12 months and 5 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum number of children in 12 months to 5 years of age category by 1 child. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003588)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

6Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$952/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: GARDNER, -- County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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