Dana Vanatta Day Care Home

HUMBOLDT, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

Address1106 Elm, Humboldt, KS, 66748

CityHUMBOLDT, KS 66748

CountyAllen

Phone620-473-0263

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateNovember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/28/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1106 Elm, Humboldt, KS, 66748, HUMBOLDT, KS 66748

Questions to ask on a tour

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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: 8/28/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk8/28/2025

    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

    Five of thirteen children's files reviewed lack updated Authorization for Emergency Medical Care on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005459)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk8/28/2025

    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 thirteen children's files reviewed lacks a health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005459)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk8/28/2025

    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 thirteen children's files reviewed lacks updated immunizations on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005459)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk9/24/2024

    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 Drill has not been conducted in several months. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005591)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk9/24/2024

    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.

    Fire Drill has not been conducted in several months. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005591)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk9/24/2024

    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

    Two of eight children's files reviewed lacked a completed Emergency Medical Record on file. *Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005591)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk9/24/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (e) ensure that no individual works, regularly volunteers, or resides in the facility until the results of the individual's background checks verify that the individual is not prohibited from working, regularly volunteering, or residing in a facility pursuant to K.S.A. 65-516, and amendments thereto.

    One care provider has been working regularly without having completed a background check. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005591)

    Not corrected
  5. High risk9/24/2024

    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;

    One care provider does not have a completed background check. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005591)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk9/24/2024

    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 of eight children's files reviewed lacked a completed Medical History on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005591)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk9/24/2024

    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 of eight children's files reviewed lacked updated immunizations on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005591)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk9/24/2024

    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 were not locked and were accessible in bathroom cabinet. *Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005591)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk9/24/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, each licensee, and each provider shall obtain certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR as specified in this subsection.

    One care provider has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005591)

    Not corrected
  10. High risk9/24/2024

    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 care provider has not completed orientation before having supervision responsibilities of children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005591)

    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: HUMBOLDT, Allen County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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