Dodge City Community College CDC

DODGE CITY, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

4.0based on state inspection data
Capacity52
Est. price$853/mo

Contact information

Address2501 N 14th Ave, Dodge City, KS, 67801

CityDODGE CITY, KS 67801

CountyFord

Phone620-225-3020

Operating details

Capacity52

License dateMarch 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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Location

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2501 N 14th Ave, Dodge City, KS, 67801, DODGE CITY, KS 67801

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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 staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/2/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk4/2/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (b) (1) (A) Written permission of the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical treatment on a form that meets the requirements of the hospital or clinic where emergency medical care will be given; and

    One out of sixteen child files reviewed with an incomplete emergency release form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001443)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk4/2/2026

    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 out of sixteen child files reviewed with an incomplete off premises permission form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001443)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High risk3/18/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (e) (1) A daily attendance record shall be maintained and kept on file at the facility.

    In the Tigger's Teahouse there are 8 children in attendance and 7 signed in. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-001502)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk2/17/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (2) Each medical record shall include 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.

    One out of fifteen child files reviewed has an incomplete medical history on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009101)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk2/17/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (f) Documentation. Each licensee shall ensure that documentation of all orientation, training, certifications, and education requirements is kept in each individual's file in the preschool or child care center.

    There is no documentation on file for one staff of received orientation. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009101)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk2/17/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-428 Staff requirements. (a) (3) No child shall be left unsupervised.

    During survey, a child from the Tigger's classroom was observed using the bathroom outside the classroom with no adult supervision. Corrected by Program Director. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009101)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low risk2/17/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (15) Electrical outlets shall be covered or inaccessible to prevent access by a child when not in use.

    There is one electrical outlet uncovered not in use accessible to children in care in the Kanga's Korner room. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009101)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-Low risk2/17/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (b) (6) Cold water and hot water shall be supplied to lavatory fixtures accessible to children. Hot water shall maintain a minimum temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and shall not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Water in the bathroom use by the Tigger's Teahouse, measures 88.1 In one of the bathrooms use by Kangas, water measure 62. Bathrooms use by the Piglet's palace, water measure 62.9 and 72.5. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009101)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

15Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$853/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: DODGE CITY, Ford County
  • Capacity: 52
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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