What Are the Rules and Regulations for Kansas Day Care Providers?
Registered and licensed day care home requirements vary in many areas, mainly inspections and number of children allowed in care. Registered family day care homes are not inspected initially or annually. According to officials, in lieu of an initial and annual inspection, the child care provider must evaluate safety and health standards within their own home and sign a statement attesting to these conditions, which is submitted at the time of application and with each renewal application. However, KSA 65-520 allows KDHE the right of entry to check compliance after receiving either an oral or written complaint. In addition, local jurisdictions may have local codes or ordinances requiring an inspection and approval for the legal operation of a registered home. A Certificate of Registration allows a maximum of six children in care, including provider’s own children up to 12 years and unrelated children up to 16 years. There can be no more than three children under 18 months of age in care
