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Care A Lot Daycare

HAYS, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address401 Oak, Hays, KS, 67601

CityHAYS, KS 67601

CountyEllis

Phone785-623-7874

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateJanuary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/3/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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401 Oak, Hays, KS, 67601, HAYS, KS 67601

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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: 12/3/2024

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2024

  1. Medium-High risk12/3/2024

    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 out of ten child files reviewed with incomplete emergency medical treatment forms. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007423)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk12/3/2024

    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 on-site and background checks remain pending. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007423)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk12/3/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (4) Sharp instruments shall be stored in drawers or cabinets equipped with childproof devices to prevent access by children or stored out of reach of children.

    Knives accessible on counter in container. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007423)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

6Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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: HAYS, Ellis County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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