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The Guidance Center Early Childhood Program

LEAVENWORTH, KSPreschoolLicensed

3.1based on state inspection data
Capacity24
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address500 Limit St, Leavenworth, KS, 66048

CityLEAVENWORTH, KS 66048

CountyLeavenworth

Phone913-682-5118

Operating details

Capacity24

License dateMarch 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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500 Limit St, Leavenworth, KS, 66048, LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/19/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/19/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (p) (2) All perishables and potentially hazardous foods shall be continuously maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in the refrigerator, or 10 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in the freezer, with 0 degrees Fahrenheit recommended. Each refrigerator and each freezer shall contain a clearly visible, accurate thermometer.

    Thermometer in refrigerator is broken in room 1 west. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001697)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk3/19/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (c) (1) (C) milk.

    Water was served for breakfast. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001697)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk3/19/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (a) (4)

    Five out of 12 staff files reviewed without orientation on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001697)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk3/19/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (d) (6) work references.

    Four out of 12 staff files reviewed without work references on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001697)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low risk3/19/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (b) (6) Cold water and hot water shall be supplied to lavatory fixtures accessible to children. Hot water shall maintain a minimum temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and shall not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

    No hot water in the blue bathroom. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001697)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk3/19/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (b) (1) (A) Written permission of the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical treatment on a form that meets the requirements of the hospital or clinic where emergency medical care will be given; and

    Three out of 16 child files reviewed with incomplete emergency medical release forms on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001697)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

7Total Violations
6Recent 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

$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: LEAVENWORTH, Leavenworth County
  • Capacity: 24
  • Type: Preschool
  • Years in operation: 1

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