Sandy K Loquist Daycare Home
OSAGE CITY, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address264 Ellinwood St, Osage City, KS, 66523
CountyOsage
Phone785-215-2192
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateJanuary 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/7/2026 · 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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Location
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264 Ellinwood St, Osage City, KS, 66523, OSAGE CITY, KS 66523
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/7/2026
- High3
- Medium-High19
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk4/7/2026
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 is not on file for two children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002435)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/7/2026
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.
A medical history is not on file for two children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002435)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/7/2026
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;
A health assessment is not on file for one child. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002435)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/7/2026
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.
Immunization records are not on file for one child. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002435)
Not corrected - High risk4/7/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (c) (2) (A) The provider determines, based on observations of the child's behavior and information from the parent or legal guardian, that the child can go unattended to another room within the facility.
Per collateral contacts, school-age children were allowed in a room unattended after concerning behaviors were reported. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002435)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/9/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (C) procedures to meet the needs of individual children, including each child with special needs and chronic medical conditions;
Emergency plans do not include procedures to meet the needs of individual children. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000432)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/9/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (A) Procedures for emergencies likely to occur on or near the premises, including a fire, a weather-related event, a missing or runaway child, a chemical release, a utility failure, an intruder, an act of terrorism, a lockdown, and an unscheduled closing;
Emergency plans do not include procedures for utility failure or an unscheduled closing. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000432)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/9/2026
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:
Five of eleven children's files reviewed lack a medical record on the form provided by the department. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000432)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/9/2026
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 of eleven children's files reviewed lack a current immunization record. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000432)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/9/2026
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;
Two of eleven children's files reviewed lack a health assessment. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000432)
Not corrected - High risk2/9/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (b) (1) The applicant;
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for two individuals. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000432)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/9/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (D) procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children;
Emergency plans do not include procedure for responding to and preventing allergic reactions. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000432)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk12/17/2025
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:
Medical history is not on current form for six children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008752)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
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.
A tornado drill was not recorded in December. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008752)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
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.
A fire drill was not recorded in December. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008752)
Not corrected - Medium risk12/17/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (c) (1) (C) binding or tying the child to restrict movement;
One person caring for children was observed holding a child in place on their lap and not allowing them to move or get up. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008752)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (1) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall develop a written plan for safe sleep practices and implement safe sleep practices for children in care who are napping or sleeping.
A written safe sleep plan is not available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008752)
Not corrected - Medium risk12/17/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 7) (A) Has a protective barrier for each freestanding heating appliance to protect from burns; and
One free standing heating appliance is within reach of children and hot to the touch. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008752)
Not corrected - Medium risk12/17/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (3) (B) (iii) bread or a grain product; and
The noon meal did not include a grain product. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008752)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
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:
Medical history is not on current form for eleven of twelve children's files reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008752)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
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;
One of eleven children's files reviewed lack a health assessment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008752)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
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 of eleven children's files reviewed lack a current immunization record. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008752)
Not corrected - High risk12/17/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (a) (3) before allowing any individual to work, regularly volunteer, or reside in the facility and before allowing any individual whose activities involve either supervised or unsupervised access to children to be in the facility;
Facility did not submit identifying information for two individuals as required to complete background checks. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008752)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
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 of eleven children's files reviewed lacks a complete release for emergency medical treatment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008752)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop and implement a written emergency plan to provide for the safety of children and staff members in emergencies. The emergency plan shall include the following information:
Written emergency plans not available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008752)
Not corrected
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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: OSAGE CITY, Osage County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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