Doniphan Darlings Inc

HIGHLAND, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity61
Est. price$853/mo

Contact information

Address202 W Illinois St, Highland, KS, 66035

CityHIGHLAND, KS 66035

CountyDoniphan

Phone785-444-5437

Operating details

Capacity61

License dateMarch 18, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/22/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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202 W Illinois St, Highland, KS, 66035, HIGHLAND, KS 66035

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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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/22/2025

  • High6
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk7/22/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file at the facility for each child.

    Two children missing a completed medical record. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002807)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk7/22/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (5) Immunizations for each child in care 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 form.

    One child missing current immunizations. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002807)

    Not corrected
  3. High risk7/22/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (1) Each staff member counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall obtain certification in pediatric first aid and in pediatric CPR as specified in this subsection either before the date of employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering.

    Seven employees missing pediatric first aid and CPR. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002807)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk7/22/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (1) Each staff member who is counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer who is counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall complete health and safety training either before employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the training before being given sole responsiblity for the care and supervision of children.

    Eight staff members missing health and safety training required to be completed no later than 30 days after employment or volunteering. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002807)

    Not corrected
  5. High risk7/22/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (d) (3) a record of scheduled hours;

    Three staff records missing record of scheduled hours. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002807)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk7/22/2025

    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.

    Six employees missing proof of negative TB status. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002807)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk7/22/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is caring for children shall attest to that individual's health status on a form supplied by the department or approved by the secretary.

    Two employees missing health status form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002807)

    Not corrected
  8. High risk7/22/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (7) Each licensee shall provide information to the parents of children in care about the benefits of annual, well-child health assessments for children under six years of age, and biennial health assessments for children six years of age and older. Each licensee shall also provide information about the importance of seeking medical advice when a child exhibits health problems. This information may be either given on a form provided by the department to the parent at the time the child is enrolled or posted in a conspicuous place, with copies of the form available to parents on request.

    Two children missing well-child health assessment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002807)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk5/29/2025

    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.

    Tornado drills have not been logged since February 2025. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003385)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk5/29/2025

    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.

    Fire drills have not been logged since February 2025. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003385)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

17Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$853/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: HIGHLAND, Doniphan County
  • Capacity: 61
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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