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JUNCTION CITY, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity21
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address338 W 5 St, Junction City, KS, 66441

CityJUNCTION CITY, KS 66441

CountyGeary

Phone785-762-4338

Operating details

Capacity21

License dateDecember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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338 W 5 St, Junction City, KS, 66441, JUNCTION CITY, KS 66441

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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. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/29/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk10/29/2025

    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 child file out of nine child files reviewed does not have current immunizations on file. Child has been enrolled longer than 60 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007093)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High risk10/18/2024

    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.

    Two child files out of 13 child files reviewed do not have current immunizations on file and have been enrolled for more than 60 calendar days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006733)

    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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  • 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: JUNCTION CITY, Geary County
  • Capacity: 21
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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