Ruders Rugrats Daycare
HAYS, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Hays, KS, 67601
CityHAYS, KS 67601
County--
PhoneNot Displayed by Own
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateDecember 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/7/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High8
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Hays, KS, 67601, HAYS, KS 67601
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/7/2025
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- Medium-High7
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk10/7/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (11) Tableware shall be washed, rinsed, and air-dried or placed in a dishwasher after each meal.
Kitchen sink full of dishes not washed, rinsed or placed in dishwasher. Per provider's statement, dishes are from previous night's dinner. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007246)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/7/2025
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.
Dangerous chemicals accessible in garage. *Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007246)
Not corrected - Medium risk10/7/2025
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;
Two electrical outlets accessible in kitchen. *Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007246)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/7/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (2) All medications shall be in locked storage or stored out of the reach of children under 10 years of age.
Medication accessible on shelf in fridge. *Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007246)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High risk10/21/2024
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 available to review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006902)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/21/2024
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 available to review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006902)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/21/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (F) The child shall sleep in a crib or a playpen that is free of any soft items, including pillows, quilts, blankets, bumpers, comforters, sheepskins, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, stuffed animals, and toys.
Observed an eight-month-old sleeping in playpen with a small stuffed toy. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006902)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/21/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (2) All medications shall be in locked storage or stored out of the reach of children under 10 years of age.
Adult Tylenol and gummy vitamins bearing label, keep out of reach of children, accessible on shelf in kitchen. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006902)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/21/2024
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.
Hand lotion bearing label, keep out of reach of children, accessible on shelf in kitchen. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006902)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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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: HAYS, -- County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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