Brenda Appelhans Day Care

HILL CITY, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Hill City, KS, 67642

CityHILL CITY, KS 67642

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateJanuary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Hill City, KS, 67642, HILL CITY, KS 67642

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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. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/6/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk1/6/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (2) (D) before and after eating each snack and each meal; and

    Children observed not washing hands after eating lunch. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008655)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk1/6/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (c) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall maintain first-aid supplies in a first-aid kit, carrying case, box, or other container. The first-aid supplies shall include the following:

    First aid kit missing single use gloves, sterile gauze squares at least 4" X 4" in size, elastic bandage, tweezers, and bottle of water. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008655)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk1/6/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) (2) Each individual shall update the health status form annually or more often if there is a change in the health status or if the individual has been exposed to an active case of tuberculosis.

    Provider without health status form updated annually. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008655)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk1/6/2026

    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 out of nine child files reviewed without immunizations current as medically appropriate. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008655)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk1/6/2026

    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;

    One out of nine child files reviewed without the results of a health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008655)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk1/6/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (2) a medical history obtained from the parent or legal guardian. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall review with each child's parent or legal guardian that child's medical history at least once every 12 months.

    Two out of nine child files reviewed with incomplete medical history. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008655)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk1/6/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (1) (A) Each child shall be held when bottle-fed until the child can hold the child's own bottle.

    Five-month-old observed in swing with blanket propping bottle up during feeding. *Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008655)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium risk1/6/2026

    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.

    Adult scissors accessible on counter in kitchen. *Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008655)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk1/6/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (1) All household supplies, cleaning supplies, dangerous chemicals, and all bodily care products containing alcohol or bearing warning labels to keep out of reach of children shall be in locked storage or stored out of reach of children under six years of age. Soap used for hand washing may be kept unlocked and placed on the back of the counter by a sink.

    Clorox wipes, bearing the label keep out of reach of children, accessible on counter in bathroom. *Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008655)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk1/6/2026

    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.

    One out of nine child files reviewed without immunizations current as medically appropriate. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008655)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

13Total 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: HILL CITY, -- County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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