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BrightStar Discovery Center

NEWTON, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity45
Est. price$898/mo

Contact information

Address208 N Meridian, Newton, KS, 67114

CityNEWTON, KS 67114

CountyHarvey

Phone316-587-8212

Operating details

Capacity45

License dateAugust 27, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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208 N Meridian, Newton, KS, 67114, NEWTON, KS 67114

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/8/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk5/8/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (b) (2) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall ensure that the safe sleep practices are shared with the parent or legal guardian of each child before the first day of care.

    Written Safe Sleep is not available for review for parents/guardians. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002898)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk5/8/2025

    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 policy is not available for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002898)

    Not corrected
  3. High risk5/8/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (e) ensure that no individual works, regularly volunteers, or resides in the facility until the results of the individual's background checks verify that the individual is not prohibited from working, regularly volunteering, or residing in a facility pursuant to K.S.A. 65-516, and amendments thereto.

    Individual is added in affiliates but is working and/or volunteering in facility without a "cleared" status. Background check remains pending. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002898)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$898/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: NEWTON, Harvey County
  • Capacity: 45
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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