Raising Wildflowers Childcare Academy LLC
MANHATTAN, KS·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address8232 S Port Dr, Manhattan, KS, 66502
CountyPottawatomie
Phone785-473-8346
Operating details
Capacity91
License dateJuly 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/2/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High9
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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8232 S Port Dr, Manhattan, KS, 66502, MANHATTAN, KS 66502
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
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- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/2/2025
- High7
- Medium-High9
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk6/2/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (1) All household supplies, cleaning supplies, dangerous chemicals and all bodily care products bearing warning labels to keep out of reach of children shall be in locked storage, except that hand sanitizers, disinfectant solutions used daily to disinfect surfaces, and diapering supplies may be kept unlocked at least five feet above the floor and out of reach of children. Soap used for hand washing may be kept unlocked and placed on the back of the counter by a bathroom or sink.
Dish soap located in 117 Lily was not in locked storage or stored out of reach of children. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-003337)
Not corrected - High risk6/2/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (2) Each medical record shall include 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.
Three child files out of seven child files reviewed do not have complete medical history forms on file, as they are missing parent signature. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-003337)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/29/2025
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 do not include unscheduled closure. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is caring for children shall attest to that individual's health status on a form supplied by the department or approved by the secretary.
One staff member does not have a health status form on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (c) (1) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is living, working, or regularly volunteering in the facility shall have a record of a negative tuberculosis test or x-ray obtained not more than two years before the date of employment or initial application for a license or not later than 30 days after the date of employment or initial application.
One staff member does not have a negative TB test on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/29/2025
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 are not developed to include heavy snow and unscheduled closure. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (D) procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children;
Emergency plan does not include procedures for an allergic reaction. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (F) procedures for reuniting each child with each parent or adult responsible for the child;
Emergency plans do not include procedures for reuniting children with parents after an emergency. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - High risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (G) procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up or retrieving health and other required records; and
Emergency plans do not include procedures for continuity of operations after an emergency. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (23) Dangerous instruments including sharp or pointed objects, shall be in locked storage.
Adult scissors located in Room 115 are not in locked storage. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (25) The interior and exterior surfaces of the facility shall be free from peeling, chipping, cracking, scaling, and loose paint.
Paint is chipping from the bottom of a wall in Room 119. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - High risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (a) There shall be a written delegation of administrative authority designating the person in charge in the facility for all hours of operation.
Facility does not have a line of authority. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - High risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (d) (6) work references.
Two staff members do not have work references on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - High risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (d) (3) a record of scheduled hours;
One staff member did not have a record of scheduled hours on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - High risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (d) (2) date of employment;
One staff member did not have date of employment on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - Medium risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (b) (7) Each child shall have individual space for the child's garments, clothing, and possessions during the session attended.
Room 114, Room 115, Room 116, Room 117, Room 118 and Room 119 do not have individual space for children's garments, clothing, and possessions. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - Medium risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (c) (4) The daily schedule shall be posted in each unit.
Daily schedule is not posted for Room 114, Room 117, Room 118, Room 119, Room 201, and Room 202. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: 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.
Written safe sleep plan is not developed. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (v) Garbage shall be placed in covered containers inaccessible to children, and shall be removed from the kitchen daily.
Garbage can located in the kitchen does not have a lid. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected - High risk4/29/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-440 Programs serving infants and toddlers. (d) Cribs and playpens shall be located within the self-contained unit and be separated from the play area. If a barrier is used, it shall not impede supervision.
Barrier separating infant sleep space from play space in Rooms 118 and Room 119 impede supervision as they are over three feet in height. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-003114)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$853/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: MANHATTAN, Pottawatomie County
- Capacity: 91
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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