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Helping Hands Preschool

MEDICINE LODGE, KSPreschoolLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity20
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address108 E 2nd St, Medicine Lodge, KS, 67104

CityMEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104

CountyBarber

Phone817-673-3668

Operating details

Capacity20

License dateApril 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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108 E 2nd St, Medicine Lodge, KS, 67104, MEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104

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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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/18/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk5/18/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (d) The health status form each tuberculosis test shall be recorded on forms provided by the department and shall be kept in each individual's record at the facility.

    Four of Four staff members lack a health status form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002651)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

10Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

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: MEDICINE LODGE, Barber County
  • Capacity: 20
  • Type: Preschool
  • Years in operation: 0

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