Happy Faces Daycare and Learning Place

WICHITA, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Wichita, KS, 67207

CityWICHITA, KS 67207

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateJuly 17, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Wichita, KS, 67207, WICHITA, KS 67207

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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 health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. 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: 7/16/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk7/16/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (e) Documentation of all orientation, training, and certifications for each individual shall be kept in that individual's file in the facility.

    Documentation of recognizing when a child is ill and prevention of control of infectious diseases, including immunizations is not on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004884)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk7/16/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (a) (1) (A) A description of the rooms, levels, or areas of the facility including indoor and outdoor areas in which the child will participate in activities, have snacks or meals, nap, or sleep;

    A supervision plan is not available for review. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004884)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk6/26/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-133 Reporting critical incidents. (b) Written reports to the department. Each primary care provider and each program director shall ensure that a written report of any critical incident specified in subsection (a) is submitted by the next working day to the department. The report shall be submitted on a form provided by the department. A copy of each critical incident report shall be kept on file at the facility for at least one year from the date of the critical incident.

    A child received medical attention, and the provider did not send a written report to KDHE within 24 hours. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-004908)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk12/2/2024

    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 drills are not recorded for 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007624)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk12/2/2024

    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 drills are not recorded for 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007624)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk12/2/2024

    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

    Out of four child records reviewed, two children do not have an Authorization for Emergency Medical Care form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007624)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk12/2/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (a) A working telephone shall be on the premises and available for use at all times. Emergency telephone numbers shall be readily accessible or be posted next to the telephone for the police, fire department, ambulance, hospital or hospitals, and poison control center.

    Emergency numbers are not posted for police, fire, ambulance, hospitals, and poison control center. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007624)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk12/2/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (c) (1) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is living, working, or regularly volunteering in the facility shall have a record of a negative tuberculosis test or x-ray obtained not more than two years before the date of employment or initial application for a license or not later than 30 days after the date of employment or initial application.

    Two individuals living in the home do not have a negative TB test on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007624)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk12/2/2024

    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:

    Out of four child records reviewed, one child does not have a complete medical record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007624)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk12/2/2024

    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;

    Out of four child records reviewed, one child who has been enrolled for more than 60 days does not have a health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007624)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk12/2/2024

    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.

    Out of four child records reviewed, one child who has been enrolled for more than 60 days does not have a current immunization record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007624)

    Not corrected
  9. High risk12/2/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (11) (B) has each stairway guarded by a secured door or gated to prevent unsupervised access by the child, including a latching device that an adult can open readily in an emergency;

    The stairs leading upstairs are not guarded when there are two children under 2.5 years of age in care. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007624)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk12/2/2024

    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.

    A can of Lysol spray was not stored out of reach in the bathroom children use. Corrected during visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007624)

    Not corrected
  11. High risk12/2/2024

    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 dog does not have current rabies vaccinations on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007624)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

17Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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

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