Chuckles and Hugs

INDEPENDENCE, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Independence, KS, 67301

CityINDEPENDENCE, KS 67301

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

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.

  • High3
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Independence, KS, 67301, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours

Violation summary

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

  • High2
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk9/3/2025

    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.

    Three dogs and one cat on the premises lack updated rabies vaccination on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004584)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk9/3/2025

    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.

    A monthly tornado drill has not been conducted since August of 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004584)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk9/3/2025

    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.

    A monthly fire drill has not been conducted since August of 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004584)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk9/3/2025

    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 of five children's files reviewed lacked a completed Authorization for Emergency Medical Care on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004584)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk9/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) (5) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall ensure that at least one provider who has current certification in pediatric first aid and current certification in pediatric CPR is present at all times.

    Provider caring for children in care lacks current CPR and First Aid on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004584)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk9/6/2024

    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

    Two children do not have the Authorization for Emergency Medical Care form filled out. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004714)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk9/6/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (b) (1) (B) the name and telephone number of a physician and hospital preference.

    One child does not have the medical record for child in care form filled out (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004714)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk9/6/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) ( 5) (B) Impact-absorbent surfacing material shall consist of material intended for playground use, including shredded bark mulch, wood chips, fine sand, fine gravel, shredded rubber, unitary surfacing material, or synthetic impact material.

    Area under swings needs impact absorbent surfacing material. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004714)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk9/6/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (3) The use of a trampoline shall be prohibited during the hours of operation of the facility. If a trampoline is on the premises, the trampoline shall be made inaccessible to children during the facility's hours of operation.

    Small trampoline in back yard without a locked net. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004714)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk9/6/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, each licensee, and each provider shall obtain certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR as specified in this subsection.

    Provider needs current pediatric CPR and first aid. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004714)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk9/6/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, each licensee, and each provider shall obtain certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR as specified in this subsection.

    Provider needs to have current CPR First Aid training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004714)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

12Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
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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: INDEPENDENCE, -- County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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