Loving Day Care

PAOLA, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Paola, KS, 66071

CityPAOLA, KS 66071

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateOctober 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Paola, KS, 66071, PAOLA, KS 66071

Questions to ask on a tour

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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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/15/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk8/15/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (b) (1)

    One child (out of 9) needs an emergency medical release form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004824)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk8/15/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-124 Parental permission for children to go off-premises. (b) Written permission on a form supplied by the department shall be obtained from the parent or legal guardian of each child who will be transported or allowed to participate in any off-premises field trip.

    Two children (out of 9) need signed off-premises permission forms on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004824)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk8/15/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (h) (2) the full name and telephone number of each individual authorized to remove the child from the facility;

    One child (out of 9) needs contacts/information for authorized pick-up on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004824)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk8/15/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (c) Immunizations for each child, including each child of the provider under 16 years of age shall be current as medically appropriate and shall be maintained current for protection from the diseases specified in K.A.R. 28-1-20(d). A record of each child's immunizations shall be obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility and shall be maintained on the child's medical record.

    One child (out of 9) needs updated immunization records on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004824)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk8/15/2025

    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 (out of 9) needs a health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004824)

    Not corrected
  6. High risk8/15/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (3) The use of a trampoline shall be prohibited during the hours of operation of the facility. If a trampoline is on the premises, the trampoline shall be made inaccessible to children during the facility's hours of operation.

    There is an accessible trampoline in the back outdoor play area, as there is a ladder attached to it. - Corrected at visit (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004824)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk8/15/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (2) Outdoor play equipment that is safely constructed and in good repair shall be available and placed in an area free of health, safety, and environmental hazards.

    There is climbable play equipment in the back outdoor play area that has a lower sun sail right above it. This could be a potential climbing/falling hazard. - Corrected at visit (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004824)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High risk9/12/2024

    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.

    Current rabies vaccinations due for 4 pets. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004932)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk9/12/2024

    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.

    Spot on wall in play area has an approximate 6 x 6 inch area that has peeling paint. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004932)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

10Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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: PAOLA, -- County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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