Kinder Kollege

HAYS, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

2.8based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address409 Big Creek, Hays, KS, 67601

CityHAYS, KS 67601

CountyEllis

Phone785-259-5270

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateNovember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/26/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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409 Big Creek, Hays, KS, 67601, HAYS, KS 67601

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 health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  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: 3/26/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) (4) Each individual required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.

    Current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR not available for review. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-001188)

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

    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 out of 10 child files reviewed was without a medical history form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005561)

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

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (A) The child shall nap or sleep in a crib or a playpen. Stacking cribs or bassinets shall not be used. Cribs with water-bed mattresses shall not be used.

    Per provider's statement and Licensing Specialists observation, a four-month-old is napped in a bassinet. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005561)

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

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (F) The child shall sleep in a crib or a playpen that is free of any soft items, including pillows, quilts, blankets, bumpers, comforters, sheepskins, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, stuffed animals, and toys.

    Licensing Specialist observed a four-month-old napping in a bassinet with a blanket. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005561)

    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.

    Safe sleep plan needs further developed to include where and how infants are slept. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005561)

    Not corrected
  6. High risk1/14/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (c) (1) (C) The provider remains within hearing distance of each child.

    Provider went upstairs several times for a few minutes at a time, leaving children ages four-months-old to four years old in the basement, not within hearing distance. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005561)

    Not corrected
  7. High risk1/14/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (a) (1) (B) the manner in which supervision will be provided; and

    Supervision plan needs further developed to include children of all age ranges of children for whom care is provided. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005561)

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

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) (4) Each individual required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.

    Provider is without current certifications in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005561)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High risk10/9/2024

    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 check. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005707)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

13Total Violations
1Recent 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: HAYS, Ellis County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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