Sacred Heart Child Care Center

EMPORIA, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity30
Est. price$898/mo

Contact information

Address102 Cottonwood St, Emporia, KS, 66801

CityEMPORIA, KS 66801

CountyLyon

Phone620-343-7395

Operating details

Capacity30

License dateOctober 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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102 Cottonwood St, Emporia, KS, 66801, EMPORIA, KS 66801

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: 9/12/2025

  • High6
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk9/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (1) Each staff member counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall obtain certification in pediatric first aid and in pediatric CPR as specified in this subsection either before the date of employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering.

    Pediatric first aid and CPR is not on file for one staff member. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004548)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk9/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (a) (3) before allowing any individual to work, regularly volunteer, or reside in the facility and before allowing any individual whose activities involve either supervised or unsupervised access to children to be in the facility;

    Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004548)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    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.

    A health status form and negative TB test is not on file for one staff member. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004548)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (B) a designated shelter-in-place area, a designated off-premises relocation site, and evacuation routes for each area and for each site;

    Emergency plans do not include a designated shelter-in-place area, a designated off-premises relocation site or evacuation routes. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004548)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (C) procedures to meet the needs of individual children, including each child with special needs and chronic medical conditions;

    Emergency plans do not include procedures to meet the needs of individual children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004548)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (D) procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children;

    Emergency plans do not include procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004548)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (E) procedures for notifying each parent or adult responsible for a child of any off-premises relocation;

    Emergency plans do not include procedures for notifying parents of off-premises relocation. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004548)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (F) procedures for reuniting each child with each parent or adult responsible for the child;

    Emergency plans do not include procedures for reuniting each child with each parent. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004548)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (H) procedures designating the tasks to be followed by each staff member in an emergency, including the following:

    Emergency plans do not include procedures designating tasks to be followed by each staff member. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004548)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (A) Procedures for emergencies likely to occur on or near the premises, including a fire, a weather-related event, a missing or runaway child, a chemical release, a utility failure, an intruder, an act of terrorism, a lockdown, and an unscheduled closing;

    Emergency plans do not include procedures for a missing or runaway child, chemical release, utility failure, intruder, act of terrorism, lockdown, or an unscheduled closing. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004548)

    Not corrected
  11. High risk9/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (G) procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up or retrieving health and other required records; and

    Emergency plans do not include procedures for continuity of operations. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004548)

    Not corrected
  12. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (2) All medications and products containing alcohol shall be in locked storage.

    One box of antacid medication was stored in unlocked storage in Unit 2. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004548)

    Not corrected
  13. High risk9/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (a) (3) Each licensee shall ensure that orientation is completed by each staff member and by each volunteer Each staff member and each volunteer shall complete the orientation within seven calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the orientation before being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.

    An orientation is not on file for one staff member within seven calendar days after the date of employment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004548)

    Not corrected
  14. High risk9/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (1) Each staff member who is counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer who is counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall complete health and safety training either before employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the training before being given sole responsiblity for the care and supervision of children.

    Health and safety training is not on file for one staff member. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004548)

    Not corrected
  15. High risk9/12/2025

    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 of fourteen children's files reviewed lack immunization records. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004548)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

18Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
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  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$898/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, Lyon County
  • Capacity: 30
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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