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EMPORIA, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address2401 W 15th Ave, Emporia, KS, 66801

CityEMPORIA, KS 66801

CountyLyon

Phone620-757-6008

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateNovember 25, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/13/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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2401 W 15th Ave, Emporia, KS, 66801, EMPORIA, KS 66801

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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: 10/13/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk10/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (3) (C) have a covered, hands-free trash container located within reach of the changing surface.

    Dirty diapers were placed in an uncovered trashcan in the bathroom. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006531)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk10/13/2025

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

    Per provider, children's hands are not washed after being diapered. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006531)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk10/13/2025

    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.

    A tornado drill was not conducted in September 2025. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006531)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk10/13/2025

    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.

    A fire drill was not conducted in September 2025. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006531)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk10/13/2025

    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

    Two of five children's files reviewed lack an emergency medical release. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006531)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk10/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (d) The health status form each tuberculosis test shall be recorded on forms provided by the department and shall be kept in each individual's record at the facility.

    Negative TB tests are not on file for four individuals working or residing in the facility. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006531)

    Not corrected
  7. High risk10/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (a) (3) before allowing any individual to work, regularly volunteer, or reside in the facility and before allowing any individual whose activities involve either supervised or unsupervised access to children to be in the facility;

    Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006531)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk10/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (2) a medical history obtained from the parent or legal guardian. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall review with each child's parent or legal guardian that child's medical history at least once every 12 months.

    Two of four children's files reviewed lack a medical history. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006531)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk10/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (1) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall develop a written plan for safe sleep practices and implement safe sleep practices for children in care who are napping or sleeping.

    A safe sleep plan is not on file for review. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006531)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium risk10/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (5) Tobacco products, ashtrays, lighters, and matches shall be stored out of reach of children.

    On lighter is stored in an unlocked drawer within reach of children in the kitchen. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006531)

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High risk10/13/2025

    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.

    Cleaning supplies and bodily care products are stored in unlocked storage beneath the bathroom sink. Multiple bodily care products are stored within reach of children in the unlocked hallway closet. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006531)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

11Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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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: EMPORIA, Lyon County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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