Natureplay Preschool at Mill Creek Activity Center

SHAWNEE, KSPreschoolLicensed

2.4based on state inspection data
Capacity24
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address6518 Vista Dr, Shawnee, KS, 66218

CitySHAWNEE, KS 66218

CountyJohnson

Phone913-433-6277

Operating details

Capacity24

License dateApril 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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6518 Vista Dr, Shawnee, KS, 66218, SHAWNEE, KS 66218

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: 4/27/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk4/27/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (p) (1) Poisonous or toxic materials shall not be stored with food. Medications requiring refrigeration shall be labeled and kept in locked storage in the refrigerator.

    There are two bottles of surface disinfectant and a bottle of soapy water stored on top of the fridge. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002644)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk4/27/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (7) Each licensee shall provide information to the parents of children in care about the benefits of annual, well-child health assessments for children under six years of age, and biennial health assessments for children six years of age and older. Each licensee shall also provide information about the importance of seeking medical advice when a child exhibits health problems. This information may be either given on a form provided by the department to the parent at the time the child is enrolled or posted in a conspicuous place, with copies of the form available to parents on request.

    Information is not provided to the parents of children in care about the benefits of annual, well-child health assessments for children under six years of age, and biennial health assessments for children six years of age and older on the form provided by the department to the parent at the time the child is enrolled or posted in a conspicuous place, with copies of the form available to parents on request. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002644)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (1) All household supplies, cleaning supplies, dangerous chemicals and all bodily care products bearing warning labels to keep out of reach of children shall be in locked storage, except that hand sanitizers, disinfectant solutions used daily to disinfect surfaces, and diapering supplies may be kept unlocked at least five feet above the floor and out of reach of children. Soap used for hand washing may be kept unlocked and placed on the back of the counter by a bathroom or sink.

    Several containers of hand sanitizer are placed on shelves around the classroom. The shelves are not five feet or higher. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002644)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk4/27/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (b) (3) (B) individually-marked glasses or cups which shall be washed daily; or

    Some of the water bottles are not individually-marked. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002644)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk4/27/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-421 Terms of temporary permit or license. (c) Posting the temporary permit or license and the availability of regulations. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall post each temporary permit or license in a conspicuous place on the premises that is visible to parents. A copy of the current regulations governing child care centers and preschools shall be readily available to all staff.

    The current license is not posted. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002644)

    Not corrected
  6. High risk4/27/2026

    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

    There are not procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up or retrieving health and other required records. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002644)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk3/10/2025

    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

    Emergency medical treatment from is expired for two children out of eight records reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010084)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

8Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$952/month

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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: SHAWNEE, Johnson County
  • Capacity: 24
  • Type: Preschool
  • Years in operation: 0

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