Novas Little Learners
WICHITA, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address257 N Erie St, Wichita, KS, 67214
CountySedgwick
Phone209-490-3915
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateSeptember 15, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/19/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High6
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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257 N Erie St, Wichita, KS, 67214, WICHITA, KS 67214
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- 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: 8/19/2025
- High2
- Medium-High6
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-Low risk8/19/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (b) (3) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop and implement a written discipline policy indicating the methods of guidance appropriate for the ages of the children in care. Parents and legal guardians shall be informed of the policy.
A written discipline policy is not developed. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-005247)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/19/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop and implement a written emergency plan to provide for the safety of children and staff members in emergencies. The emergency plan shall include the following information:
A written emergency plan is not developed. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-005247)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/19/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (a) A working telephone shall be on the premises and available for use at all times. Emergency telephone numbers shall be readily accessible or be posted next to the telephone for the police, fire department, ambulance, hospital or hospitals, and poison control center.
Emergency numbers for police, fire, ambulance, & hospitals is not posted. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-005247)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/19/2025
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.
The provider has not completed the health status form. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-005247)
Not corrected - High risk8/19/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (a) (3) before allowing any individual to work, regularly volunteer, or reside in the facility and before allowing any individual whose activities involve either supervised or unsupervised access to children to be in the facility;
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-005247)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/19/2025
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.
A written safe sleep plan for all ages is not developed. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-005247)
Not corrected - High risk8/19/2025
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:
A written supervision plan is not developed. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-005247)
Not corrected - Medium risk8/19/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 8) has each electrical outlet covered or inaccessible to prevent easy access by a child when the outlet is not in use;
Outlets are not covered in the areas children will use. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-005247)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/19/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (1) Each applicant and each applicant with a temporary permit shall complete the training not later than 30 calendar days after submitting an application for a license.
The provider has not completed health & safety training. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-005247)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/19/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) (2) Each applicant and each applicant with a temporary permit shall obtain the certifications not later than 30 calendar days after submitting an application for a license.
The provider does not have pediatric first aid. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-005247)
Not corrected - Medium risk8/19/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (e) Documentation of all orientation, training, and certifications for each individual shall be kept in that individual's file in the facility.
The provider does not have documentation of orientation on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-005247)
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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- 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: WICHITA, Sedgwick County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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