Bear Hugs Daycare

BEL AIRE, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

Address8601 E Chris St, Bel Aire, KS, 67226

CityBEL AIRE, KS 67226

CountySedgwick

Phone760-297-7895

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateSeptember 18, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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8601 E Chris St, Bel Aire, KS, 67226, BEL AIRE, KS 67226

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/12/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (D) procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children;

    The emergency plan did not include procedures for allergic reactions. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006334)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    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;

    The emergency plan did not include procedures for acts of terrorism, unscheduled closings, lockdown, an intruder, and chemical release. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006334)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    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

    Out of five child records reviewed, one child does not have an emergency authorization on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006334)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk9/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (a) (1) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop a supervision plan for children in care that includes all age ranges of children for whom care will be provided. A copy of the plan shall be available for review by the parents or legal guardians of children in care and by the department. The plan shall include the following:

    A supervision plan has not been developed. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-006334)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

4Total 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.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

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: BEL AIRE, Sedgwick County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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