Kids Express
GRAFTON, ND·Licensed Group Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address701 6th St W at LSTC, Grafton, ND, 58237
CountyWALSH
Phone701-360-4348
Operating details
Capacity30
License dateNovember 4, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/30/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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701 6th St W at LSTC, Grafton, ND, 58237, GRAFTON, ND 58237
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/30/2025
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High risk10/30/2025
Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-27. Effect of conviction on licensure and employment. - 5. A provider shall submit an application for a fingerprint-based criminal history record check at the time of application and within five years from the date of i
Evidence of violation: During the review of documentation for the 2025 license renewal, it was discovered that a CBCU fingerprint memo had been altered. The licensing specialist confirmed with the CBCU administrator that a staff member has not had a current CBCU memo since 2023. Method of correction: Provider without a current CBCU memo cannot work until completed fingerprints are returned and submitted to the licensing specialist. Parents will need to be called to pick up children or an emergency designee will need to be called in to stay in ratio. Fiscal sanction if not corrected: $25.00 per calendar. Time allowed for correction: 20 Day. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High risk10/10/2024
Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-09-12(9)(10) - Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
Evidence of violation: A staff member does not have a record of CPR/First aid and has been employed for a year. Method of correction: Staff member completed CPR/First Aid o 10/28/2024. All staff members need to complete CPR/First aid within 90 days of start date. Fiscal sanction if not corrected: $15.00 per day. Time allowed for correction: 20 Day. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).
Not corrected
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
$1,285/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 North Dakota run about $925/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Dakota by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: GRAFTON, WALSH County
- Capacity: 30
- Type: Licensed Group Child Care Facility
- Years in operation: 1
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