Kandaces Family Daycare

HILL CITY, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Hill City, KS, 67642

CityHILL CITY, KS 67642

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateNovember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High15
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Hill City, KS, 67642, HILL CITY, KS 67642

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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: 8/21/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk8/21/2025

    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.

    One provider is without a health status form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005735)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk8/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file for each child under 10 years of age enrolled for care and for each child under 16 years of age living in the child care facility and shall include the following:

    Three child files with medical history forms not on current form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005735)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk8/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) Each facility shall have 25 square feet of available play space per child and shall be constructed, arranged, and maintained to provide for the health and safety of children in care. Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall ensure that the facility meets the following requirements:

    Wax warmer, in use, in bathroom accessible to children and presenting a burn hazard. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005735)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk8/21/2025

    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.

    Laundry soap, bearing a label stating keep out of reach of children, accessible on washer in bathroom. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005735)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk8/21/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) (4) Each individual required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.

    Two providers are without current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certifications. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005735)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk8/21/2025

    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

    Three child files with written permission for emergency medical treatment forms not on current form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005735)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium risk9/19/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (17) has interior and exterior surfaces of the facility that are free from peeling, chipping, cracking, scaling, and loose paint.

    Exterior door with wood split and peeling. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005877)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk9/19/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (4) Climbing equipment and swings shall be either anchored in the ground with metal straps or pins or set in cement, to prevent movement of the equipment and swings.

    Climbing dome not anchored to prevent movement of the equipment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005877)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk9/19/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (10) has each stairway with more than two stairs railed;

    Stairs leading to outdoor play area are not railed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005877)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk9/19/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 4) has a working smoke detector on each level of the facility;

    Facility is without a smoke detector on the second level. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005877)

    Not corrected
  5. High risk9/19/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (11) (B) has each stairway guarded by a secured door or gated to prevent unsupervised access by the child, including a latching device that an adult can open readily in an emergency;

    Stairs leading to outdoor play area not guarded on either side to prevent a child from falling. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005877)

    Not corrected
  6. High risk9/19/2024

    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.

    Bottles for a three-month-old and five-month-old not labeled with children's names. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005877)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk9/19/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (G) The child may nap or sleep in sleep clothing, including sleepers and sleep sacks. Swaddling shall not be permitted.

    Five-month-old observed sleeping swaddled. Corrected at time of survey, per surveyor's request. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005877)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk9/19/2024

    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 not recorded for June, July, and August of 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005877)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk9/19/2024

    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 not recorded for June, July, and August of 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005877)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

22Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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: HILL CITY, -- County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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