Noras Nest

COLUMBUS, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

Address427 S Indiana, Columbus, KS, 66725

CityCOLUMBUS, KS 66725

CountyCherokee

Phone620-210-0464

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateDecember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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427 S Indiana, Columbus, KS, 66725, COLUMBUS, KS 66725

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. 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: 11/3/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk11/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (c) (1) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is living, working, or regularly volunteering in the facility shall have a record of a negative tuberculosis test or x-ray obtained not more than two years before the date of employment or initial application for a license or not later than 30 days after the date of employment or initial application.

    One employee does not have a negative tuberculosis test on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007098)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk11/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is caring for children shall attest to that individual's health status on a form supplied by the department or approved by the secretary.

    One employee does not have a health status form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007098)

    Not corrected
  3. High risk11/3/2025

    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 — 25-007098)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk11/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (2) Each provider shall complete the training before the date of employment or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment. Each provider shall complete the training before being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.

    An employee has been employed at the facility longer than 30 days and has not completed the health and safety training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007098)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk11/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, each licensee, and each provider shall obtain certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR as specified in this subsection.

    One employee does not have a CPR and First Aid Certification on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007098)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

7Total 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: COLUMBUS, Cherokee County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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