Apple Seeds Daycare
LAWRENCE, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address2908 Harrison Ave, Lawrence, KS, 66047
CountyDouglas
Phone785-207-5904
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateJanuary 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High8
- Medium16
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2908 Harrison Ave, Lawrence, KS, 66047, LAWRENCE, KS 66047
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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: 6/29/2026
- High0
- Medium-High6
- Medium16
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk6/29/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (2) Each gate in the fence shall be at least five feet high, self-closing, self-locking, and kept closed and locked.
A gate to the pool is only four feet in height. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-004440)
Not corrected - Medium risk6/29/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (1) Each inground pool shall be enclosed by a fence at least five feet high, with openings no greater than 3.5 inches, and constructed and maintained in good repair to discourage children and unwanted visitors from accessing the pool area. The wall of a building may be used as one side of the fence if the wall has no openings, including windows and doors, capable of providing direct access to the pool area.
An inground pool is enclosed with a metal fence that is only four feet in height. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-004440)
Not corrected - Medium risk3/31/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (1) Each inground pool shall be enclosed by a fence at least five feet high, with openings no greater than 3.5 inches, and constructed and maintained in good repair to discourage children and unwanted visitors from accessing the pool area. The wall of a building may be used as one side of the fence if the wall has no openings, including windows and doors, capable of providing direct access to the pool area.
An inground pool is enclosed with a metal fence that is 4ft tall. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-002328)
Not corrected - Medium risk3/31/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (2) Each gate in the fence shall be at least five feet high, self-closing, self-locking, and kept closed and locked.
The gate to the pool is 4ft in height. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-002328)
Not corrected - Medium risk1/9/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (2) Each gate in the fence shall be at least five feet high, self-closing, self-locking, and kept closed and locked.
The gate to the pool is only 4ft in height. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008853)
Not corrected - Medium risk1/9/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (1) Each inground pool shall be enclosed by a fence at least five feet high, with openings no greater than 3.5 inches, and constructed and maintained in good repair to discourage children and unwanted visitors from accessing the pool area. The wall of a building may be used as one side of the fence if the wall has no openings, including windows and doors, capable of providing direct access to the pool area.
An inground pool is enclosed with a metal fence that is only 4ft in height. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008853)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/9/2026
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.
Three individuals working and residing in the home did not have a negative tb skin test on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008853)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/9/2026
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.
Medical history is not on the current form for 15 children's file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008853)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/9/2026
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 individual working and residing in the home did not have a negative TB skin test on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008853)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk10/22/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (1) Each inground pool shall be enclosed by a fence at least five feet high, with openings no greater than 3.5 inches, and constructed and maintained in good repair to discourage children and unwanted visitors from accessing the pool area. The wall of a building may be used as one side of the fence if the wall has no openings, including windows and doors, capable of providing direct access to the pool area.
An inground pool in enclosed with only a 4ft high metal fence. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007395)
Not corrected - Medium risk10/22/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (2) Each gate in the fence shall be at least five feet high, self-closing, self-locking, and kept closed and locked.
The gate to the pool is only 4ft in height. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007395)
Not corrected - Medium risk8/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (2) Each gate in the fence shall be at least five feet high, self-closing, self-locking, and kept closed and locked.
Gate is only 4ft high and and not self closing or self locking. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-005298)
Not corrected - Medium risk8/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (1) Each inground pool shall be enclosed by a fence at least five feet high, with openings no greater than 3.5 inches, and constructed and maintained in good repair to discourage children and unwanted visitors from accessing the pool area. The wall of a building may be used as one side of the fence if the wall has no openings, including windows and doors, capable of providing direct access to the pool area.
An inground pool is enclosed with only a 4ft high metal fence. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-005298)
Not corrected - Medium risk4/15/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (2) Each gate in the fence shall be at least five feet high, self-closing, self-locking, and kept closed and locked.
The gate is only 4 ft. high and not self-closing or self-locking. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-002474)
Not corrected - Medium risk4/15/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (1) Each inground pool shall be enclosed by a fence at least five feet high, with openings no greater than 3.5 inches, and constructed and maintained in good repair to discourage children and unwanted visitors from accessing the pool area. The wall of a building may be used as one side of the fence if the wall has no openings, including windows and doors, capable of providing direct access to the pool area.
An inground pool is enclosed with only a 4 ft. high metal fence. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-002474)
Not corrected - Medium risk3/18/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (2) Each gate in the fence shall be at least five feet high, self-closing, self-locking, and kept closed and locked.
The gate is only 4 ft high and not self-closing or self-locking. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-001356)
Not corrected - Medium risk3/18/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (1) Each inground pool shall be enclosed by a fence at least five feet high, with openings no greater than 3.5 inches, and constructed and maintained in good repair to discourage children and unwanted visitors from accessing the pool area. The wall of a building may be used as one side of the fence if the wall has no openings, including windows and doors, capable of providing direct access to the pool area.
An inground pool is enclosed with only a 4 ft. high metal fence. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-001356)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/18/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (C) A crib or playpen shall be provided and used for each child in attendance at any one time. The child shall not nap or sleep in the same crib or playpen occupied by another child at the same time.
A crib or a playpen was not available for the three-month old infant in care. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-001356)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/18/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (A) The child shall nap or sleep in a crib or a playpen. Stacking cribs or bassinets shall not be used. Cribs with water-bed mattresses shall not be used.
Upon arrival, a three-month old infant was sleeping on a chair. Per surveyor's request, the infant was picked up by the provider. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-001356)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium risk12/11/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (2) Each gate in the fence shall be at least five feet high, self-closing, self-locking, and kept closed and locked.
The gate to the inground pool is only four feet high and is not self-closing or self locking. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007631)
Not corrected - Medium risk12/11/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (1) Each inground pool shall be enclosed by a fence at least five feet high, with openings no greater than 3.5 inches, and constructed and maintained in good repair to discourage children and unwanted visitors from accessing the pool area. The wall of a building may be used as one side of the fence if the wall has no openings, including windows and doors, capable of providing direct access to the pool area.
An inground pool is enclosed with only a 4 ft. metal fence. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007631)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/11/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (2) Outdoor play equipment that is safely constructed and in good repair shall be available and placed in an area free of health, safety, and environmental hazards.
There was a fabric swing that was torn and broken. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007631)
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: LAWRENCE, Douglas County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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