The Learning Academy at The Hadley Center
HAYS, KS·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Hays, KS, 67601
CityHAYS, KS 67601
County--
PhoneNot Displayed by Own
Operating details
Capacity24
License dateOctober 8, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/5/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Hays, KS, 67601, HAYS, KS 67601
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- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/5/2025
- High1
- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk9/5/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (p) (2) All perishables and potentially hazardous foods shall be continuously maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in the refrigerator, or 10 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in the freezer, with 0 degrees Fahrenheit recommended. Each refrigerator and each freezer shall contain a clearly visible, accurate thermometer.
Refrigerator and freezer in main room is without a thermometer. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006681)
Not corrected - Medium risk9/5/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-437 Child care centers: outside area. (h) (1) 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.
Use zone under swings, slide and climbing wall is without impact-absorbent surfacing material. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006681)
Not corrected - High risk9/5/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (a) There shall be a written delegation of administrative authority designating the person in charge in the facility for all hours of operation.
Written line of authority not available for review. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006681)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/5/2025
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:
Facility is without a First Aid Kit. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006681)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/5/2025
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:
Written emergency plan not available for review. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006681)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/5/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (a) A working telephone shall be on the premises and available for use at all times. Emergency telephone numbers shall be readily accessible or be posted next to the telephone for the police, fire department, ambulance, hospital or hospitals, and poison control center.
Emergency telephone numbers not readily accessible or posted. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006681)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/5/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (A) Procedures for emergencies likely to occur on or near the premises, including a fire, a weather-related event, a missing or runaway child, a chemical release, a utility failure, an intruder, an act of terrorism, a lockdown, and an unscheduled closing;
Emergency plans need further developed to include missing or runaway child, chemical release, utility failure, and unscheduled closing. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006681)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$952/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: HAYS, -- County
- Capacity: 24
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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