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GIRARD, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

Address410 E Southern Blvd, Girard, KS, 66743

CityGIRARD, KS 66743

CountyCrawford

Phone620-240-0220

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateSeptember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/20/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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410 E Southern Blvd, Girard, KS, 66743, GIRARD, KS 66743

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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: 8/20/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk8/20/2025

    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.

    No record of current vaccinations on file for one dog. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003840)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk8/20/2025

    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.

    Did not have May Tornado Drills recorded. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003840)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk8/20/2025

    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;

    Emergency plan did not include nuclear emergency. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003840)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk8/20/2025

    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.

    Did not have May Fire Drills recorded. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003840)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk8/20/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) (1) The health status form shall indicate if the individual has been exposed to an active case of tuberculosis or has been diagnosed with suspected or confirmed active tuberculosis.

    Provider did not have new Health Status form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003840)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk8/20/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (2) a medical history obtained from the parent or legal guardian. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall review with each child's parent or legal guardian that child's medical history at least once every 12 months.

    Medical History not on current form for 6 f 10 children. One child did not have 1st day of care listed on Medical History form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003840)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk8/20/2025

    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 of 10 children did not have a Health Assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003840)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

13Total 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: GIRARD, Crawford County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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