Sunflower Daycare of Kinsley

KINSLEY, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address730 E 7th St, Kinsley, KS, 67547

CityKINSLEY, KS 67547

CountyEdwards

Phone910-384-6242

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateApril 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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730 E 7th St, Kinsley, KS, 67547, KINSLEY, KS 67547

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: 2/6/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk2/6/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (1) (C) (ii) Each bottle shall be labeled with the child's name, the contents, and the time and date prepared, and shall be used within 24 hours of the time of preparation on the label.

    There is a bottle in use that is not labeled with the child's name, the contents and the time and date prepared. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000435)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk10/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (10) Each diaper-changing surface shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use. The surface shall be cleaned by removing any visible soil from the surface with a water saturated disposable paper towel or wipe. After the surface has been cleaned, the surface shall be disinfected.

    The diaper-changing surface was not disinfected after being used, during a diaper change during the survey. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007707)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk10/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (b) (5) each individual at least 18 years of age who resides 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. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007707)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk10/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (4) Sharp instruments shall be stored in drawers or cabinets equipped with childproof devices to prevent access by children or stored out of reach of children.

    There is a pair of adult scissors on a desk in the dining room accessible to children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007707)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk10/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (1) All household supplies, cleaning supplies, dangerous chemicals, and all bodily care products containing alcohol or bearing warning labels to keep out of reach of children shall be in locked storage or stored out of reach of children under six years of age. Soap used for hand washing may be kept unlocked and placed on the back of the counter by a sink.

    There is a tube of Mopriocin creme in the bathroom on a low shelf accessible to children. (Corrected on site) (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007707)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk10/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (e) (1) Each child's clothing, diaper, training pants, or bedding shall be changed without delay whenever wet or soiled. The diaper or training pants of each child shall be checked at least every two hours to determine if a change is needed.

    Per collaterals, a child went home with a dirty diaper. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007707)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk10/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (3) (B)

    The lunch served on 10/21/25 did not include two vegetables, or two fruits or one vegetable and one fruit, per provider. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007707)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

14Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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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: KINSLEY, Edwards County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 0

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