Virginia Crossland Early Childhood Center

COLUMBUS, KSHead Start Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity68
Est. price$853/mo

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Columbus, KS, 66725

CityCOLUMBUS, KS 66725

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity68

License dateNovember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Columbus, KS, 66725, COLUMBUS, KS 66725

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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: 10/24/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk10/24/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (i) (3) (B) The bottle shall be labeled with the child's name, the contents, and the date and time prepared, and shall be used within 24 hours of the time of preparation on the label.

    A bottle in the refrigerator in classroom D is not labeled with the child's name, the contents, and the date prepared. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005657)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk10/24/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (i) (3) (A) Each bottle that contains prepared formula shall be stored in the refrigerator with the nipple covered.

    A bottle of prepared formula is stored in the refrigerator in classroom D without the nipple covered. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005657)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk10/24/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (9) Disposable diapers and disposable training pants shall be placed in a covered container or plastic bag which shall be emptied daily, or more frequently as necessary for odor control. Each covered container used for disposable diapers and disposable training pants shall be cleaned and disinfected at the end of each day.

    A covered container where soiled disposable diapers are stored in classroom C has not been emptied or cleaned appropriately for odor control. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005657)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk5/8/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (c) (1) (C) binding or tying the child to restrict movement;

    One staff member in classroom A restricted the movement of a two year old child while restraining for approximately 30 minutes. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003263)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-Low risk10/17/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (23) Dangerous instruments including sharp or pointed objects, shall be in locked storage.

    A cabinet lock in classroom B is broken, there are sharp objects such as scissors within reach of children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005816)

    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

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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: COLUMBUS, -- County
  • Capacity: 68
  • Type: Head Start Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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