Little Tikes Daycare

EMPORIA, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Emporia, KS, 66801

CityEMPORIA, KS 66801

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateDecember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Emporia, KS, 66801, EMPORIA, KS 66801

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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: 10/21/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk10/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (d) Each domesticated dog and each domesticated cat shall have a current rabies vaccination given by a licensed veterinarian or a person acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian as specified in K.S.A. 21-1213, and amendments thereto. A record of vaccinations shall be kept on file at the facility.

    Current rabies vaccinations are not on file for one dog. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007064)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk10/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (2) 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 history is not on current form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007064)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk10/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (1) The results of a health assessment conducted by a nurse approved to perform health assessments, a licensed physician, or physician assistant. The health assessment shall be 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 and;

    One of eight children's files reviewed lack a health assessment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007064)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk10/21/2025

    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.

    Seven of eight children's files reviewed lack current immunization records. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007064)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk10/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (1) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall develop a written plan for safe sleep practices and implement safe sleep practices for children in care who are napping or sleeping.

    Safe sleep plan is not on file for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007064)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk10/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (F) The child shall sleep in a crib or a playpen that is free of any soft items, including pillows, quilts, blankets, bumpers, comforters, sheepskins, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, stuffed animals, and toys.

    Upon specialists arrival, one nine-month old child was asleep in a swing with a lightweight blanket. Upon specialists arrival, one nine-month old child was asleep in a pack n play with a mobile attached to the side. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007064)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk10/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (B) If the child falls asleep on a surface other than a crib or playpen, the child shall be moved to a crib or playpen.

    Upon specialists arrival, a nine-month old child was asleep in a swing. Corrected upon specialists request. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007064)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium risk10/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (11) (A) Has each stairway equipped with balusters not more than four inches apart or guarded to prevent a child's head or body from falling through;

    The stairway with more than two steps leading out the back door has balusters more than four inches apart. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007064)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk10/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (f) A refrigerator shall be available for the storage of perishable foods. Refrigerated medications shall be in a locked box.

    One box of refrigerated medication is not in a locked box. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007064)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk10/21/2025

    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 of eight children's files reviewed lack current immunization records. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007064)

    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

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

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