ABC Daycare
DODGE CITY, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address604 Military Ave, Dodge City, KS, 67801
CountyFord
Phone620-339-2825
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateApril 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High18
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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604 Military Ave, Dodge City, KS, 67801, DODGE CITY, KS 67801
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/16/2026
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- Medium-High11
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2026
- Medium-High risk4/16/2026
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.
Last date of fire drill recorded was February 2026. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002654)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/16/2026
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 6 children files reviewed did not have a complete emergency medical treatment form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002654)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/16/2026
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.
Three out of six children files reviewed had an incomplete medical history. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002654)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/16/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (c) (7) Each pad used for napping or sleeping shall be at least 0.5 inch thick, washable or enclosed in a washable cover, and long enough so that the child's head and feet rest on the pad. Clean, individual bedding, including a bottom and a top cover, shall be provided for each child.
Two children ages 3 and 4 napping directly on carpet floor. Five children ages 18 months to 4 years of age napping without a bottom cover provided. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002654)
Not corrected - Medium risk4/16/2026
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.
The walls on the outdoors facility near the entrance and the back entrance area have peeling, chipping paint. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002654)
Not corrected - Medium risk4/16/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 1) Has walls that are in good condition;
The walls near one side of the bathroom has peeling wallpaper. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002654)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/16/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) Each facility shall have 25 square feet of available play space per child and shall be constructed, arranged, and maintained to provide for the health and safety of children in care. Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall ensure that the facility meets the following requirements:
Near the back door entrance is peeling tiling and also in the living room/play area there is a piece of carpet peeling at bottom. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002654)
Not corrected - Medium risk4/16/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 1) Has walls that are in good condition;
The walls near one side of the bathroom have peeling wallpaper. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002654)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/16/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (1) All household supplies, cleaning supplies, dangerous chemicals, and all bodily care products containing alcohol or bearing warning labels to keep out of reach of children shall be in locked storage or stored out of reach of children under six years of age. Soap used for hand washing may be kept unlocked and placed on the back of the counter by a sink.
There is a tube of sunscreen with warning labels in the living room/play area on a table, accessible to children. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002654)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/16/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) Each facility shall have 25 square feet of available play space per child and shall be constructed, arranged, and maintained to provide for the health and safety of children in care. Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall ensure that the facility meets the following requirements:
Near the back door entrance is peeling tiling and also in the living room/play area near the front door and the hallway between the living/play area and kitchen there is peeling flooring/tiling accessible to children. In the living room/play area there is a piece of carpet peeling at the bottom. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002654)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/16/2026
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.
Last date of tornado drill recorded was February 2026. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002654)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk2/4/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (4) Sharp instruments shall be stored in drawers or cabinets equipped with childproof devices to prevent access by children or stored out of reach of children.
There is a sharp knife in the top unlocked kitchen drawer accessible to children. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009977)
Not corrected - Medium risk2/4/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (3) (A) (iii) milk.
Breakfast does not include milk. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009977)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/4/2025
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.
The last date of fire drill recorded up to date was August 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009977)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/4/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (2) A copy of the procedures shall be posted in each diaper-changing area.
There is no copy of the diaper changing procedures posted in the diaper-changing area. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009977)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/4/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (c) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall maintain first-aid supplies in a first-aid kit, carrying case, box, or other container. The first-aid supplies shall include the following:
There is no first-aid kit on at the facility. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009977)
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: DODGE CITY, Ford County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 0
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