Laceys Home Daycare

CLAY CENTER, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Clay Center, KS, 67432

CityCLAY CENTER, KS 67432

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateOctober 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/23/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Clay Center, KS, 67432, CLAY CENTER, KS 67432

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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 health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/23/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk7/23/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (d) Each domesticated dog and each domesticated cat shall have a current rabies vaccination given by a licensed veterinarian or a person acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian as specified in K.S.A. 21-1213, and amendments thereto. A record of vaccinations shall be kept on file at the facility.

    Two dogs on site do not have current rabies vaccines on file. One vaccine expired 2/10/2024 and one vaccine expired 12/26/2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004804)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    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:

    One child file out of six files reviewed did not have a medical record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004804)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (h) (4) written permission from the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical care and for the child to go off the premises as required by K.A.R. 28-4-124 and 28-4-127(b)(1)(A) and (B).

    One child file out of six files reviewed did not have authorization for emergency medical care. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004804)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk7/23/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (c) (2) (B) The door to each room remains open.

    Licensing specialist observed a seven year old child asleep in a room with the door closed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004804)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk7/23/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 8) has each electrical outlet covered or inaccessible to prevent easy access by a child when the outlet is not in use;

    One outlet located in the play space did not have an outlet cover present. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004804)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk7/23/2025

    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.

    One swing located in the outdoor play area is not anchored. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004804)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk7/23/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) ( 5) (A) 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.

    Impact-absorbent material is not present under a swing in the outdoor play area. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004804)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    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 located under the kitchen sink and body care products located in the bathroom contained warning labels and were accessible to children. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004804)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (1) The results of a health assessment conducted by a nurse approved to perform health assessments, a licensed physician, or physician assistant. The health assessment shall be conducted not more than twelve months before and obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility and;

    One child file reviewed does not have a health assessment on file. Child has been enrolled longer than 60 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004804)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

15Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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

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