Kid Central Daycare

EMPORIA, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

3.0based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Emporia, KS, 66801

CityEMPORIA, KS 66801

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateJanuary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Emporia, KS, 66801, EMPORIA, KS 66801

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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: 1/14/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk1/14/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (c) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall maintain first-aid supplies in a first-aid kit, carrying case, box, or other container. The first-aid supplies shall include the following:

    The first aid kit does not contain a manual. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008794)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk1/14/2026

    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.

    A negative TB test is not on file for one individual over the age of 16 living in the home. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008794)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk1/14/2026

    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.

    Three of eleven children's files reviewed lack an up to date immunization record. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008794)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk1/14/2026

    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;

    One of eleven children's files reviewed lacks a health assessment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008794)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk1/14/2026

    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 — 25-008794)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High risk1/22/2025

    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.

    Current rabies vaccinations are not on file for one dog. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-000488)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk1/22/2025

    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 one individual as required to complete background checks. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-000488)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk1/22/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (a) ( 5) (A) Each media program shall be age-appropriate and, if rated, shall have a rating appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children who view the program.

    Upon surveyors arrival, a television show inappropriate for the ages of children in care was playing. Corrected upon surveyors request. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-000488)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High risk12/5/2024

    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.

    Individual on-site and background check results remain pending. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007563)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk12/5/2024

    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;

    Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007563)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk12/5/2024

    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.

    Immunization records are not available for four of twelve children's files reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007563)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk12/5/2024

    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;

    A health assessment is not on file for two of twelve children's files reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007563)

    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)

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

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