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Sonshine Childcare

PITTSBURG, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity100
Est. price$809/mo

Contact information

Address681 S Highway 69, Pittsburg, KS, 66762

CityPITTSBURG, KS 66762

CountyCrawford

Phone620-232-1150

Operating details

Capacity100

License dateSeptember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/19/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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681 S Highway 69, Pittsburg, KS, 66762, PITTSBURG, KS 66762

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  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: 8/19/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk8/19/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (r) Tables shall be cleaned before and after each meal, and floors shall be swept after each meal.

    Tables and floors were not thoroughly cleaned after breakfast in classroom C and B. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003769)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk8/19/2025

    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.

    Refrigerated bottle did not have a nipple cover. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003769)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk8/19/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (c) (5) When not in use, cribs, playpens, cots, pads, and bedding shall be stored in a clean and sanitary manner.

    Nap blankets were not stored in a sanitary manner in 3 classrooms. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003769)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk8/19/2025

    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.

    Dirty diaper and gloves were left on the changing table in classroom B. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003769)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

5Total 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.

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

$809/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: PITTSBURG, Crawford County
  • Capacity: 100
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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