The Learning Tree

JUNCTION CITY, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity19
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address1034 W 8th St, Junction City, KS, 66441

CityJUNCTION CITY, KS 66441

CountyGeary

Phone785-492-2288

Operating details

Capacity19

License dateJuly 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/2/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1034 W 8th St, Junction City, KS, 66441, JUNCTION CITY, KS 66441

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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: 4/2/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk4/2/2025

    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 child file out of nine files reviewed did not have a health assessment on file. Child has been enrolled longer than 60 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001975)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk4/2/2025

    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.

    Three out of nine child files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file. Children have been enrolled longer than 60 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001975)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk4/2/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (f) Documentation. Each licensee shall ensure that documentation of all orientation, training, certifications, and education requirements is kept in each individual's file in the preschool or child care center.

    Four staff members do not have documentation of all trainings on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001975)

    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)

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: JUNCTION CITY, Geary County
  • Capacity: 19
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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