Creche Academy LLC

MERIDEN, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity94
Est. price$853/mo

Contact information

Address403 E Wyandotte St, Meriden, KS, 66512

CityMERIDEN, KS 66512

CountyJefferson

Phone785-484-3100

Operating details

Capacity94

License dateDecember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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403 E Wyandotte St, Meriden, KS, 66512, MERIDEN, KS 66512

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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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/15/2025

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

2025

  1. Medium-High risk5/15/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (c) (1) (E) withholding or forcing foods, toilet use, or rest; and

    In the Pre-K Unit, children are not offered afternoon snack if the child is in time out during snack time. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003383)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk5/15/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (b) (1) Behavior management practices shall be consistent with the goals and purposes of the program and appropriate to the age and developmental level of the child.

    The time out policy in the Pre-K room, is not appropriate to the age and developmental level of the child. Children are expected to seat in time out during snack time for 5 minutes for each incident that occurred. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003383)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High risk11/21/2024

    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 childrens updated immunization records missing at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006769)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk11/21/2024

    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.

    Two childrens health assessments missing at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006769)

    Not corrected
  3. High risk11/21/2024

    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.

    One childs medical record missing at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006769)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk11/21/2024

    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 childs emergency medical treatment form missing at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006769)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk11/21/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (d) The health status form each tuberculosis test shall be recorded on forms provided by the department and shall be kept in each individual's record at the facility.

    Four employees missing heath status forms and documentation of negative TB results at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006769)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

9Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$853/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: MERIDEN, Jefferson County
  • Capacity: 94
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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