Little Pony Daycare
INDEPENDENCE, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Independence, KS, 67301
County--
PhoneNot Displayed by Own
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateDecember 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High6
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Independence, KS, 67301, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/6/2025
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- Medium-High6
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk10/6/2025
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
Three of five children's files reviewed lack a completed Authorization for Emergency Medical care on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007158)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/6/2025
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.
One individual residing in the home lacks a negative TB test on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007158)
Not corrected
2024
- High risk10/16/2024
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.
Three dogs lack current rabies vaccination on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006808)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/16/2024
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
Three of eight children's files reviewed lack emergency medical treatment forms on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006808)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/16/2024
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.
Four of eight children's files reviewed lack current immunizations on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006808)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/16/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (e) If an infant who has not been immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella because of the age of that child is enrolled and there are children in care who have not had measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunizations due to an exception, including the children of the provider, the parents of the infant at risk shall sign a statement that the parents have been informed of the risk to their child. This statement shall be in the infant's file at the facility.
Two infants under twelve months lack a statement signed by parents acknowledging that there are children at the childcare that do not receive immunizations. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006808)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/16/2024
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;
Four of eight children's files reviewed lack a health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006808)
Not corrected - Medium risk10/16/2024
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.
Play yard under swing set needs to have impact absorbing material placed under it. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006808)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: INDEPENDENCE, -- County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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