St Andrew Child Learning Center

INDEPENDENCE, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

1.8based on state inspection data
Capacity24
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address215 N Park Blvd, Independence, KS, 67301

CityINDEPENDENCE, KS 67301

CountyMontgomery

Phone620-331-2870

Operating details

Capacity24

License dateMarch 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High12
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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215 N Park Blvd, Independence, KS, 67301, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301

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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: 4/22/2026

  • High12
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk4/22/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (1) Each medical record shall include the results of a health assessment conducted not more than twelve months before and obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, a physician assistant, or by a nurse approved to perform health assessments.

    Seven of twelve children's files reviewed lacks an updated health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001429)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk4/22/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (e) (4) In each licensure year, each staff member counted in the staff-child ratio and each volunteer counted in the staff-child ratio shall complete 16 clock-hours of professional development training based on the staff member's or volunteer's job responsibilities and the training needs identified by the program director. Four of the 16 clock-hours shall include the subject areas specified in paragraphs (b)(2)(A), (b)(2)(C) through (J), or subsection (c).

    One staff member counted in staff-child ratio neglected obtaining professional development hours during licensure year. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001429)

    Not corrected
  3. High risk4/22/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (2) First aid and CPR training and certification shall include a practical application component and be demonstrated in front of an instructor certified by a nationally recognized certification program.

    Program Director counted in staff-child ratio lacked the practical component on a current pediatric CPR and pediatric First Aid certification. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001429)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk4/22/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (c) (10) Each pad used for napping and sleeping shall be at least 0.5 inch thick, washable or enclosed in a washable cover, and long enough so that the child's head and feet rest on the pad. Clean, individual bedding, including a bottom and a top cover, shall be provided for each child.

    The napping pads in the facility do not meet minimum requirements and are 0.25 inches thick. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001429)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High risk12/3/2025

    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 three individuals as required to complete background checks. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-008422)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk9/3/2025

    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 three individuals as required to complete background checks. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006654)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk9/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (b) (3) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop and implement a written discipline policy indicating the methods of guidance appropriate for the ages of the children in care. Parents and legal guardians shall be informed of the policy.

    Facility has not developed and implemented a written disciple policy indicating the methods of guidance appropriate for the ages of the children in care. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006654)

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

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (6) (A) A fire drill shall be conducted monthly. A record of the date and time of each fire drill and a record of each evacuation time shall be kept on file on the premises for one year.

    A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August 2025. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006654)

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

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (6) (B) A tornado drill shall be conducted monthly. A record of the date and time of each tornado drill and a record of each evacuation time shall be kept on file on the premises for one year.

    A fire drill was not conducted for the month of August 2025. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006654)

    Not corrected
  6. High risk9/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file at the facility for each child.

    Four of twelve children's files reviewed lacks a Medical History on the updated forms. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006654)

    Not corrected
  7. High risk1/15/2025

    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 — 24-009272)

    Not corrected
  8. High risk1/15/2025

    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 fifteen children's files reviewed lacks current immunizations on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009272)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk1/15/2025

    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

    One of fifteen children's files reviewed lack an authorization for emergency medical care. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009272)

    Not corrected
  10. High risk1/15/2025

    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.

    Four staff members lack current pediatric CPR and first aid on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009272)

    Not corrected
  11. High risk1/15/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file at the facility for each child.

    Seven of fifteen children's files reviewed lack a complete medical record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009272)

    Not corrected
  12. High risk1/15/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (1) Each medical record shall include the results of a health assessment conducted not more than twelve months before and obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, a physician assistant, or by a nurse approved to perform health assessments.

    One of fifteen children's files reviewed lack a health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009272)

    Not corrected
  13. High risk1/15/2025

    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.

    Eight of fifteen children's files reviewed lack current immunizations on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009272)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

17Total Violations
4Recent 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: INDEPENDENCE, Montgomery County
  • Capacity: 24
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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