Imogene Smith Day Care Home
SHAWNEE, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Shawnee, KS, 66226
County--
PhoneNot Displayed by Own
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateFebruary 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High12
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Shawnee, KS, 66226, SHAWNEE, KS 66226
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/9/2026
- High4
- Medium-High8
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk1/9/2026
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
An emergency medical release form has expired for one child. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000031)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/9/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is caring for children shall attest to that individual's health status on a form supplied by the department or approved by the secretary.
The health status form is not completed for the licensee. Corrected at visit (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000031)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/9/2026
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.
The medical history is not on the current form for four children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000031)
Not corrected - High risk1/9/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (d) Each domesticated dog and each domesticated cat shall have a current rabies vaccination given by a licensed veterinarian or a person acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian as specified in K.S.A. 21-1213, and amendments thereto. A record of vaccinations shall be kept on file at the facility.
The rabies vaccination has expired for one dog. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000031)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium risk12/9/2024
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.
There are sharp kitchen knives stored in a kitchen cabinet; the knives are not kept at least 5ft high and the cabinet is not locked. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008300)
Not corrected - High risk12/9/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (a) (2) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall provide orientation to each provider about the policies and practices of the facility, including duties and responsibilities for the care and supervision of children enrolled. Each provider shall complete the orientation before the provider is given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children. The orientation shall include the following:
One resident is currently transporting a child (unsupervised by the provider) and does not have orientation training on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008300)
Not corrected - High risk12/9/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (2) Each provider shall complete the training before the date of employment or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment. Each provider shall complete the training before being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.
The provider and one resident (who transports a child) does not have the required health and safety trainings (including transportation) on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008300)
Not corrected - High risk12/9/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (11) (B) has each stairway guarded by a secured door or gated to prevent unsupervised access by the child, including a latching device that an adult can open readily in an emergency;
There are several stairs leading to the garage and the garage door is not properly secured. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008300)
Not corrected - Medium risk12/9/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 8) has each electrical outlet covered or inaccessible to prevent easy access by a child when the outlet is not in use;
There are a few electrical outlets that are not covered (living room/upstairs napping room). (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008300)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/9/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (h) (2) the full name and telephone number of each individual authorized to remove the child from the facility;
One child (out of 6) needs authorized contacts for pick-up recorded on the medical record (1st page). (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008300)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/9/2024
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 child (out of 6) needs a health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008300)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/9/2024
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
One child (out of 6) has an emergency medical release form that is expired. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008300)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/9/2024
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.
Tornado drills were not recorded for 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008300)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/9/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-130 Transportation. (e) Each transporting vehicle owned or leased by the facility, residential center, or group boarding home shall have an annual mechanical safety check The safety check shall be documented on a form provided by the department. A record of the date of the safety check and corrections made shall be kept on file at the facility, residential center, or group boarding home.
Transportation is provided for a few children and there is not an annual mechanical safety check form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008300)
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
$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: SHAWNEE, -- County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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