Whistle Stop Daycare

LA CYGNE, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

Address111 S 4th St, La Cygne, KS, 66040

CityLA CYGNE, KS 66040

CountyLinn

Phone913-215-4338

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateFebruary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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111 S 4th St, La Cygne, KS, 66040, LA CYGNE, KS 66040

Questions to ask on a tour

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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. 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: 2/20/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk2/20/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (d) (2) In each licensure year, each provider shall complete 16 clock-hours of professional development training. Four of the 16 clock-hours shall include the subject areas specified in paragraphs (b)(3)(A), (b)(3)(C) through (J), or subsection (c).

    Provider has not completed 10 hours of professional development prior to end of licensure year. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000180)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

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

    One child's hands were not washed after diaper being changed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008470)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk12/17/2024

    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 on premises is lacking updated rabies immunization. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008470)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

    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.

    Updated immunizations are missing from three of eight children's files. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008470)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

    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 of eight children's files reviewed lacks medical record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008470)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

    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;

    Three of eight children's files reviewed lacks health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008470)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk12/17/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (1) (D) (i) All breast milk shall be labeled with the child's name and the time and date expressed.

    One infant's breastmilk is not properly labeled in the fridge. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008470)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk12/17/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) ( 5) (A) Impact-absorbent surfacing material shall be installed in each use zone under and around anchored equipment over four feet in height, including climbing equipment, slides, and swings.

    Impact absorbing material is lacking under and around the swings and slide. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008470)

    Not corrected
  8. High risk12/17/2024

    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.

    Trampoline net is broken leaving the trampoline accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008470)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

11Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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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: LA CYGNE, Linn County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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