Little Cubs Daycare
RUSSELL, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address647 E 5th St, Russell, KS, 67665
CountyRussell
Phone785-324-2051
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateAugust 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High18
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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647 E 5th St, Russell, KS, 67665, RUSSELL, KS 67665
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/15/2025
- High0
- Medium-High7
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk5/15/2025
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
Two out of eight child files reviewed without authorization for emergency medical treatment. Three out of eight child files reviewed with incomplete authorization for emergency medical treatment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002800)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/15/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (2) a medical history obtained from the parent or legal guardian. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall review with each child's parent or legal guardian that child's medical history at least once every 12 months.
One out of eight child files reviewed without medical history form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002800)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/15/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (1) The results of a health assessment conducted by a nurse approved to perform health assessments, a licensed physician, or physician assistant. The health assessment shall be 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 and;
One out of eight child files reviewed without health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002800)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/15/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (16) has at least one bathroom with at least one sink and one flush toilet. All fixtures shall be in working order at all times. An individual towel and washcloth or disposable products shall be provided for each child. The use of common towels shall be prohibited. Hand soap shall be readily accessible in each bathroom.; and
Individual towels not available in bathroom for each child. *Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002800)
Not corrected - Medium risk5/15/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (a) If any animal is kept on the premises, each area in which the animal is permitted shall be maintained in a sanitary manner. There shall be no evidence of disease, flea, tick, or worm infestation.
Back room of facility with substantial amount of dog feces. *Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002800)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/26/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (4) Each child in a family child care home shall be diapered in the child's own crib or playpen, on a clean, moisture-proof, nonabsorbent pad on the floor, or on a changing table.
Insert feature on a pack n play is being used for diapering. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-001559)
Not corrected - Medium risk3/26/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (2) (A) First arriving at the facility;
Two children did not wash hands when first arriving at the facility. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-001559)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/26/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (c) (4) Each crib and each playpen shall have a firm, tightfitting mattress and a fitted sheet. The mattress shall be set at its lowest point when any child using the crib or playpen becomes able either to sit up or to pull up to a standing position inside the crib or playpen, whichever occurs first, to ensure that the child cannot climb out of the crib or playpen.
Pack n play with mattress raised and bassinet feature set up. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-001559)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/26/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (A) The child shall nap or sleep in a crib or a playpen. Stacking cribs or bassinets shall not be used. Cribs with water-bed mattresses shall not be used.
Bassinet used for a three-month-old. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-001559)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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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: RUSSELL, Russell County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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