Sunshine Daycare
PEABODY, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address311 N Locust St, Peabody, KS, 66866
CountyMarion
Phone316-217-1230
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateSeptember 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/22/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
Join the waitlist
Not ready to tour? Get on the waitlist and we'll notify the center you're interested.
Location
Using Address for Location
Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
311 N Locust St, Peabody, KS, 66866, PEABODY, KS 66866
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/22/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High risk7/22/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (c) (2) (B) The door to each room remains open.
Upon specialists arrival, a ten-year-old child and an eight-year-old child at the facility for daycare purposes, were in a separate room with the door shut. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003691)
Not corrected - Medium risk7/22/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (4) Sharp instruments shall be stored in drawers or cabinets equipped with childproof devices to prevent access by children or stored out of reach of children.
A pair of adult scissors were stored on the kitchen counter within reach of children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003691)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:
- 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.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
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: PEABODY, Marion County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
No parent-reported prices yet. If your child attends here, you can be the first to add one.
Parent Reviews
More daycares in PEABODY, KS
- The Nest · 4.3★
- Michelles Little Ones · 4.0★
- USD 398 Peabody-Burns Wee Warrior · 3.8★