Karen E Ricke Daycare

SPEARVILLE, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Spearville, KS, 67876

CitySPEARVILLE, KS 67876

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateAugust 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Spearville, KS, 67876, SPEARVILLE, KS 67876

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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: 5/21/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk5/21/2025

    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.

    Provider did not have on file current immunizations for 1 dogs. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002619)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk5/21/2025

    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

    One out of eleven children files reviewed had expired emergency medical release on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002619)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk5/21/2025

    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.

    Four out of eleven children files reviewed had an incomplete medical history. (One was corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002619)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk5/21/2025

    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;

    Two out of eleven children files reviewed did not have a health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002619)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk5/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) Each facility shall have 25 square feet of available play space per child and shall be constructed, arranged, and maintained to provide for the health and safety of children in care. Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall ensure that the facility meets the following requirements:

    There is a burning candle on kitchen counter accessible to children. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002619)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

14Total Violations
0Recent 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: SPEARVILLE, -- County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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