Little Knights Learning C
CAWKER CITY, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address508 Pine St, Cawker City, KS, 67430
CountyMitchell
Phone785-781-4913
Operating details
Capacity11
License dateJanuary 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High18
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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508 Pine St, Cawker City, KS, 67430, CAWKER CITY, KS 67430
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/11/2026
- High4
- Medium-High18
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk2/11/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (B) If the child falls asleep on a surface other than a crib or playpen, the child shall be moved to a crib or playpen.
Upon arrival to the facility an infant was asleep in an infant chair. Corrected at time of visit. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000767)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/28/2026
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 without a health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000467)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/28/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (B) If the child falls asleep on a surface other than a crib or playpen, the child shall be moved to a crib or playpen.
Upon arrival to the facility one infant was asleep in an infant swing. Corrected at time of visit per licensing specialist request. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000467)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/28/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (C) A crib or playpen shall be provided and used for each child in attendance at any one time. The child shall not nap or sleep in the same crib or playpen occupied by another child at the same time.
At the time of survey there were six children in need of a crib or playpen and only five were available. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000467)
Not corrected - High risk1/28/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (c) (3) (C) When any child is napping or sleeping in a room separate from the provider, the door to that room shall remain open.
Upon arrival to the facility a one year old child was napping in a room with door not open enough to provide unobstructed access to the room. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000467)
Not corrected - Medium risk1/28/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-114 Applicant; licensee. (h) (1) The maximum number of children in each age category, including children under 10 years of age related to the applicant with a temporary permit, the licensee, or any other provider, does not exceed the maximum number of children in each age category as specified in subsection (e), except as specified in paragraph (h)(3).
Three providers present with 17 children: 2 children under 12 months old, 12 children 12 months to 5 years old and 3 children 5 to 10 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum number of children in 12 months to 4 years of age category by 5 children and the five to 10 category by 1. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000467)
Not corrected - Medium risk1/28/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-114 Applicant; licensee. (h) (2) The total number of children on the premises, including children under 10 years of age related to the applicant with a temporary permit, the licensee, or any other provider, does not exceed the maximum group size based on the age of the youngest child present and the number of providers present as specified in subsection (e).
Three providers present with 17 children: 2 children under 12 months old, 12 children 12 months to 5 years old and 3 children 5 to 10 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum group size for two providers by 5 children. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000467)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk12/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (F) The child shall sleep in a crib or a playpen that is free of any soft items, including pillows, quilts, blankets, bumpers, comforters, sheepskins, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, stuffed animals, and toys.
Upon arrival infant was napping in a playpen with a blanket. Corrected at time of visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008939)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (F) The child shall sleep in a crib or a playpen that is free of any soft items, including pillows, quilts, blankets, bumpers, comforters, sheepskins, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, stuffed animals, and toys.
During visit provider laid a sleeping infant down in an infant swing to nap. Corrected per licensing specialist request. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008939)
Not corrected - High risk12/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (2) Each provider shall complete the training before the date of employment or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment. Each provider shall complete the training before being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.
One out of eight staff files reviewed without health and safety training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008939)
Not corrected - High risk12/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (a) (1) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop a supervision plan for children in care that includes all age ranges of children for whom care will be provided. A copy of the plan shall be available for review by the parents or legal guardians of children in care and by the department. The plan shall include the following:
Supervision plan not available to review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008939)
Not corrected - Medium risk12/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (1) (D) (i) All breast milk shall be labeled with the child's name and the time and date expressed.
Breastmilk in fridge not labeled with child's name. Corrected at time of visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008939)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (1) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall develop a written plan for safe sleep practices and implement safe sleep practices for children in care who are napping or sleeping.
Safe sleep plan not available for toddlers and preschool age children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008939)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/11/2025
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.
One playpen without a tight fitting sheet. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008939)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/11/2025
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 14 child files reviewed without a health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008939)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (d) The health status form each tuberculosis test shall be recorded on forms provided by the department and shall be kept in each individual's record at the facility.
One out of eight staff files reviewed without a TB test on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008939)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/11/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (A) Procedures for emergencies likely to occur on or near the premises, including a fire, a weather-related event, a missing or runaway child, a chemical release, a utility failure, an intruder, an act of terrorism, a lockdown, and an unscheduled closing;
Emergency plans without procedures for flood, heavy snow/blizzard, lockdown, and allergic reaction. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008939)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High risk11/18/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (2) Each emergency plan shall be kept on file on the premises. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall ensure that the plan is reviewed with parents or legal guardians of children enrolled.
Emergency plans need further developed to include missing child and utility failure. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 24-008882)
Not corrected - High risk11/18/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (a) (1) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop a supervision plan for children in care that includes all age ranges of children for whom care will be provided. A copy of the plan shall be available for review by the parents or legal guardians of children in care and by the department. The plan shall include the following:
Facility without a supervision plan available to review. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 24-008882)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/18/2024
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.
Infant in crib without a fitted sheet. Corrected at time of visit. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 24-008882)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/18/2024
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 child files without health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 24-008882)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/18/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (d) The health status form each tuberculosis test shall be recorded on forms provided by the department and shall be kept in each individual's record at the facility.
One staff without a TB test on file. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 24-008882)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/30/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (2) Each emergency plan shall be kept on file on the premises. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall ensure that the plan is reviewed with parents or legal guardians of children enrolled.
Facility without emergency plans on file. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 24-008020)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/30/2024
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 11 child files reviewed without complete emergency medical treatment forms on file. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 24-008020)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/30/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (d) The health status form each tuberculosis test shall be recorded on forms provided by the department and shall be kept in each individual's record at the facility.
Two out of five provider files reviewed without a negative TB test available to review. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 24-008020)
Not corrected
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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
$1,006/month
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About this daycare
- Location: CAWKER CITY, Mitchell County
- Capacity: 11
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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