Carrie Silva Home Daycare

HAYS, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Hays, KS, 67601

CityHAYS, KS 67601

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateSeptember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/7/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High19
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Hays, KS, 67601, HAYS, KS 67601

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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: 7/7/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk7/7/2025

    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.

    One cat without current rabies vaccination record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003618)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (16) has at least one bathroom with at least one sink and one flush toilet. All fixtures shall be in working order at all times. An individual towel and washcloth or disposable products shall be provided for each child. The use of common towels shall be prohibited. Hand soap shall be readily accessible in each bathroom.; and

    Individual towels not available for each child for handwashing. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003618)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 5) is uncluttered, visibly clean, and free from any evidence of vermin infestation and any objects or materials that constitute a danger to children in care;

    Four wax warmers in use throughout the living room, accessible and presenting a burn hazard. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003618)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    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.

    Bodily care items, bearing labels stating keep out of reach of children, accessible in bedroom. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003618)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (2) All medications shall be in locked storage or stored out of the reach of children under 10 years of age.

    Medications located on a nightstand in bedroom were not locked or out of reach of children under 10 years of age. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003618)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (2) Outdoor play equipment that is safely constructed and in good repair shall be available and placed in an area free of health, safety, and environmental hazards.

    Garage storing mower, sharp lawn tools, and chemicals accessible from outdoor play area. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003618)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (c) (2) Each surface used for napping or sleeping shall be kept clean, of safe construction, and maintained in good repair.

    Playpen in use with a large hole in mesh. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003618)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (c) (4) Each crib and each playpen shall have a firm, tightfitting mattress and a fitted sheet. The mattress shall be set at its lowest point when any child using the crib or playpen becomes able either to sit up or to pull up to a standing position inside the crib or playpen, whichever occurs first, to ensure that the child cannot climb out of the crib or playpen.

    Playpen in use without a fitted sheet. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003618)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    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.

    Three child files without or with incomplete medical history forms. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003618)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    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 child files are without current immunization records on file as medically appropriate. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003618)

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    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

    Four child files without or with incomplete permission for emergency medical treatment forms. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003618)

    Not corrected
  12. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    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.

    Fire drills not recorded since September 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003618)

    Not corrected
  13. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    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.

    Tornado drills not recorded since September 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003618)

    Not corrected
  14. Medium risk7/7/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (2) (A) First arriving at the facility;

    Per provider's statement, children are not washing their hands when first arriving at the facility. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003618)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

22Total 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: HAYS, -- County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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