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HOLTON, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address418 New Jersey Ave, Holton, KS, 66436

CityHOLTON, KS 66436

CountyJackson

Phone785-364-6960

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateMarch 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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418 New Jersey Ave, Holton, KS, 66436, HOLTON, KS 66436

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. 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: 4/27/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (6) (B) A tornado drill shall be conducted monthly. A record of the date and time of each tornado drill and a record of each evacuation time shall be kept on file on the premises for one year.

    Record of March 2026 tornado drill incomplete. Corrected at survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001579)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (6) (A) A fire drill shall be conducted monthly. A record of the date and time of each fire drill and a record of each evacuation time shall be kept on file on the premises for one year.

    Record of March 2026 fire drill incomplete. Corrected at survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001579)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (c) Immunizations for each child, including each child of the provider under 16 years of age 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.

    One child file missing current immunization record. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001579)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

    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 child file missing current health assessment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001579)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk4/27/2026

    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.

    One drawer in kitchen missing child proof device to prevent access to matches , scissors and other sharp and dangerous instruments. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001579)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk1/27/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (h) (4) written permission from the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical care and for the child to go off the premises as required by K.A.R. 28-4-124 and 28-4-127(b)(1)(A) and (B).

    Two childrens emergency medical care form not available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009379)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk1/27/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file for each child under 10 years of age enrolled for care and for each child under 16 years of age living in the child care facility and shall include the following:

    Two childrens medical records not available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009379)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk1/27/2025

    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;

    Two chidlrens health assessments not available (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009379)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk1/27/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (c) Immunizations for each child, including each child of the provider under 16 years of age 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.

    Two childrens immunizations not available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009379)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

15Total Violations
5Recent 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

$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: HOLTON, Jackson County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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