Prairie Moon Waldorf Early Childhood Center

LAWRENCE, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

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

Contact information

Address1853 E 1600 Rd, Lawrence, KS, 66044

CityLAWRENCE, KS 66044

CountyDouglas

Phone785-841-8800

Operating details

Capacity40

License dateOctober 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/9/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1853 E 1600 Rd, Lawrence, KS, 66044, LAWRENCE, KS 66044

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. 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: 9/9/2025

  • High6
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk9/9/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (2) Each medical record shall include a medical history obtained from the parent or legal guardian. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall review with each child's parent or legal guardian that child's medical history at least once every 12 months.

    Medical record forms for two out of ten files reviewed had not been reviewed with family in the last 12 months, and were on an old form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004506)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk9/9/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (a) There shall be a written delegation of administrative authority designating the person in charge in the facility for all hours of operation.

    Written line of authority not available for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004506)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk9/9/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop and implement a written emergency plan to provide for the safety of children and staff members in emergencies. The emergency plan shall include the following information:

    Written emergency plan not available for review by licensing specialist. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004506)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk9/9/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (d) The health status form each tuberculosis test shall be recorded on forms provided by the department and shall be kept in each individual's record at the facility.

    Health status form was not available for four out of four staff files reviewed. Medical history was documented on old medical form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004506)

    Not corrected
  5. High risk3/11/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (b) (6) each employee in a preschool or child care center;

    Facility did not ensure that finger-print based background checks were completed for one individual. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-001311)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High risk9/16/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (1) Each medical record shall include the results of a health assessment conducted not more than twelve months before and obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, a physician assistant, or by a nurse approved to perform health assessments.

    One child out of fourteen files reviewed did not have a complete health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004638)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk9/16/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (5) Immunizations for each child in care 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 form.

    One child out of fourteen files reviewed did not have a record of immunizations on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004638)

    Not corrected
  3. High risk9/16/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file at the facility for each child.

    One child out of fourteen files reviewed did not have a completed medical record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004638)

    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)

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Estimated monthly cost

$898/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: LAWRENCE, Douglas County
  • Capacity: 40
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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