Howells Bamboo Babies and Cubs Daycare LLC

ARMA, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address214 W Washington St, Arma, KS, 66712

CityARMA, KS 66712

CountyCrawford

Phone620-687-1437

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateDecember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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214 W Washington St, Arma, KS, 66712, ARMA, KS 66712

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/6/2025

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  • Medium-High5
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk11/6/2025

    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 of 4 children did not have an Emergency Medical Release on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007538)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk11/6/2025

    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;

    Four of 4 children did not have a Health Assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007538)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk11/6/2025

    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 of 4 children did not have an immunization record on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007538)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk11/6/2025

    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 of 4 children did not have a completed Medical Record on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007538)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk11/6/2025

    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 policy did not include all ages. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007538)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk11/6/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (4) Climbing equipment and swings shall be either anchored in the ground with metal straps or pins or set in cement, to prevent movement of the equipment and swings.

    Climbing equipment and swing set were not anchored into the ground. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007538)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk11/6/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) ( 5) (A) Impact-absorbent surfacing material shall be installed in each use zone under and around anchored equipment over four feet in height, including climbing equipment, slides, and swings.

    Climbing equipment and swings did not have impact-absorbent material underneath. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007538)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

7Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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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: ARMA, Crawford County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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