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Amy J Kershner Daycare Home

HAYS, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address2205 Clay Drive, Hays, KS, 67601

CityHAYS, KS 67601

CountyEllis

Phone785-259-7376

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateOctober 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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2205 Clay Drive, Hays, KS, 67601, HAYS, KS 67601

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/3/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk9/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (2) (C) after toileting, being diapered, or changing wet or soiled clothing;

    Provider did not wash the hands of an 11-month-old after being diapered. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004501)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

8Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

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: HAYS, Ellis County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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