Joyce Bemis Day Care Home

LAKIN, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

2.5based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Lakin, KS, 67860

CityLAKIN, KS 67860

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateDecember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High19
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Lakin, KS, 67860, LAKIN, KS 67860

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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: 4/15/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High19
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    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.

    One child's file had an incomplete medical history on file. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-002846)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (4) Each child who is 12 months of age or older shall nap or sleep on a bed, a cot, the lower bunk of a bunk bed, or a pad over a carpet or area rug on the floor.

    At time of survey, naptime a 4-year-old napping on partially covered carpeted floor. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-002846)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (F) building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;

    One provider has not completed training in building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic; (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-002846)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (J) medication administration training.

    One provider has not completed medication training. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-002846)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (H) handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste;

    One provider has not completed training in handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste: (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-002846)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    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

    One child's file had an incomplete emergency medical release on file. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-002846)

    Not corrected
  7. High risk2/18/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (J) medication administration training.

    One provider has not completed medication administration training. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000690)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk2/18/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (F) building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;

    One provider has not completed training in building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic; (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000690)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk2/18/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (H) handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste;

    One provider has not completed training in handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste; (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000690)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (F) building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;

    One provider has not completed training in building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006921)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (F) building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;

    One provider has not completed training in building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffice; (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006921)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk10/29/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (B)

    One provider has not completed training in basic child development; (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006921)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (D) recognizing when a child is ill and prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations;

    One provider has not completed training which includes recognizing when a child is ill and prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations; (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006921)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (H) handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste;

    One provider has not completed training in handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste; (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006921)

    Not corrected
  6. High risk10/29/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (J) medication administration training.

    One provider has not completed medication administration training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006921)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    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.

    Five out of six children files reviewed did not have a current medical history form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006921)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (d) The health status form each tuberculosis test shall be recorded on forms provided by the department and shall be kept in each individual's record at the facility.

    Two providers do not have the current health status form on file. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006921)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    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

    Three out of six children files had an incomplete emergency medical treatment on file. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006921)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (6) (A) A fire drill shall be conducted monthly. A record of the date and time of each fire drill and a record of each evacuation time shall be kept on file on the premises for one year.

    Date of last fire drill recorded is June 7,2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006921)

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (6) (B) A tornado drill shall be conducted monthly. A record of the date and time of each tornado drill and a record of each evacuation time shall be kept on file on the premises for one year.

    Date of late tornado drill recorded is June 7, 2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006921)

    Not corrected
  12. Medium risk10/29/2025

    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.

    There is a block of knives on the kitchen counter accessible to children. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006921)

    Not corrected
  13. Medium risk2/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (d) (2) In each licensure year, each provider shall complete 16 clock-hours of professional development training. Four of the 16 clock-hours shall include the subject areas specified in paragraphs (b)(3)(A), (b)(3)(C) through (J), or subsection (c).

    Two providers have completed 14 clock-hours of professional development training for 2024 calendar year. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-000044)

    Not corrected
  14. Medium-High risk2/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) (4) Each individual required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.

    Two providers do not have current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-000044)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    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:

    One out of 8 children do not have a health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006526)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    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 child's file did not have current immunizations. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006526)

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$952/month

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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: LAKIN, -- County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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