Jenns Daycare
WAMEGO, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address17236 Driftwood Bend, Wamego, KS, 66547
CityWAMEGO, KS 66547
CountyPottawatomie
Phone785-313-4042
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateJune 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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17236 Driftwood Bend, Wamego, KS, 66547, WAMEGO, KS 66547
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- 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: 6/17/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk6/17/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-130 Transportation. (e) Each transporting vehicle owned or leased by the facility, residential center, or group boarding home shall have an annual mechanical safety check The safety check shall be documented on a form provided by the department. A record of the date of the safety check and corrections made shall be kept on file at the facility, residential center, or group boarding home.
Yearly mechanical safety checklist expired 1/10/2026. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003907)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/17/2026
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;
Two child files out of eight child files reviewed do not include a health assessment. Children have been enrolled longer than 60 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003907)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/17/2026
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.
Two child files out of eight child files reviewed have not had the medical history form reviewed with parent or guardian in the past 12 months. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003907)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk5/14/2025
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
One child file out of 10 child files reviewed does not have complete permission from parent for emergency medical treatment. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001102)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/14/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-124 Parental permission for children to go off-premises. (d) The child's emergency medical treatment form and medical record shall be accessible when any child is participating in any off-premises trip or activity.
Emergency medical treatment forms and medical records were not taken on an off-premises activity for seven children in care. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001102)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/14/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (h) (1) The full name, home and business addresses, and telephone numbers of the child's parent or parents or legal guardian and the name, address, and telephone number of the individual to notify in case of emergency;
One child file out of 11 child files reviewed does not have emergency contact information. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001102)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/14/2025
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 child files out of 11 child files reviewed do not have current immunizations on file. Children have been enrolled longer than 60 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001102)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/14/2025
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;
Four child files out of 11 child files reviewed do not have a health assessment on file. Children have been enrolled longer than 60 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001102)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/14/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (1) All household supplies, cleaning supplies, dangerous chemicals, and all bodily care products containing alcohol or bearing warning labels to keep out of reach of children shall be in locked storage or stored out of reach of children under six years of age. Soap used for hand washing may be kept unlocked and placed on the back of the counter by a sink.
Baby wash bearing a warning label located in the bathroom is accessible to children and not in locked storage. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001102)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/14/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (e) Documentation of all orientation, training, and certifications for each individual shall be kept in that individual's file in the facility.
Documentation of initial health and safety trainings are not available for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001102)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: WAMEGO, Pottawatomie County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 0
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