Bestfriends Daycare

WICHITA, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

1.7based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Wichita, KS, 67205

CityWICHITA, KS 67205

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateApril 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High15
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Wichita, KS, 67205, WICHITA, KS 67205

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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. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/15/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (4) Each child in a family child care home shall be diapered in the child's own crib or playpen, on a clean, moisture-proof, nonabsorbent pad on the floor, or on a changing table.

    One 6 month old child was diapered on the sofa and not on a clean, moisture-proof, non-absorbent pad on the floor, or on a changing table. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    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 11 child files reviewed, two children do not have a medical record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  3. High risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (b) (4) each provider in a day care home or group day care home;

    Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (e) ensure that no individual works, regularly volunteers, or resides in the facility until the results of the individual's background checks verify that the individual is not prohibited from working, regularly volunteering, or residing in a facility pursuant to K.S.A. 65-516, and amendments thereto.

    Individuals working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    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 11 child files reviewed, two children do not have an emergency authorization form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-114 Applicant; licensee. (h) (1) The maximum number of children in each age category, including children under 10 years of age related to the applicant with a temporary permit, the licensee, or any other provider, does not exceed the maximum number of children in each age category as specified in subsection (e), except as specified in paragraph (h)(3).

    One provider present with 8 children. Two children under 12 months of age and 6 children 12 months to 5 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum number of children in the 12 months to 5 years of age category by one child. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk4/15/2026

    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.

    One file reviewed is missing documentation of 10 hours of training for the 2026 licensure year. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    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 eight child files reviewed, one child does not have a medical record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    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 eight child files reviewed, two children who have been enrolled for more than 60 days do not have a health assessment signed by a licensed physician or physician assistant. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    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 — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    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 eight child files reviewed, one child does not have an emergency authorization form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  12. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (c) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall maintain first-aid supplies in a first-aid kit, carrying case, box, or other container. The first-aid supplies shall include the following:

    The first-aid kit does not include gloves, tape, an elastic bandage, tweezers, and a bottle of water. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  13. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    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 2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  14. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (5) Each licensee shall ensure that each staff member practices, at least annually, the procedures for assisting the children to move to a designated shelter-in-place area and to a designated off-premises relocation site. The date and time of each practice and a list of all participating staff members shall be recorded and kept on file on the premises.

    Staff members did not practice, annually, procedures for moving to a designated shelter in place and a designated off premises relocation site. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  15. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop and implement a written emergency plan to provide for the safety of children and staff members in emergencies. The emergency plan shall include the following information:

    A written emergency plan is not available for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  16. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    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 recorded for 2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  17. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

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

    The provider did not wash a 6 month old child's hands after being diapered. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected
  18. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (1) (C) after toileting, diapering, assisting a child with toileting, or handling any bodily fluids;

    The provider did not wash their hands after diapering a child. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002473)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

20Total Violations
18Recent 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: 0

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