Michelles Day Care Home

SCOTT CITY, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address404 Downing Rd, Scott City, KS, 67871

CitySCOTT CITY, KS 67871

CountyScott

Phone620-874-5292

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateDecember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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404 Downing Rd, Scott City, KS, 67871, SCOTT CITY, KS 67871

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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: 11/17/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk11/17/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-123 Parental access. (b) (1) The parent or legal guardian of each child in care shall be informed in writing that cameras are used in the facility.

    There is no written statement on file of the parents of each child in care of a camera in use in the playroom. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006973)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk11/17/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (2) Outdoor play equipment that is safely constructed and in good repair shall be available and placed in an area free of health, safety, and environmental hazards.

    The designated outdoor area is storing tin and large wood posts accessible to children in care. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006973)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk11/17/2025

    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.

    On the kitchen counter not in a locked storage is a pair of adult scissors accessible to children in care. In the living room on the dining table is a pair of adult scissors and an envelope opener not in a locked storage and accessible to children in care. All items were corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006973)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/12/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (4) Each child in a family child care home shall be diapered in the child's own crib or playpen, on a clean, moisture-proof, nonabsorbent pad on the floor, or on a changing table.

    Per provider statement a 7-month-old is diapered change on a bed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006591)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk11/12/2024

    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 tornado drill was recorded in September 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006591)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk11/12/2024

    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.

    One out of ten child files reviewed has an incomplete medical history on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006591)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk11/12/2024

    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.

    In the bathroom in an unlocked storage there is a container of disinfecting wipes with warning labels accessible to children in care. Corrected on site. In a room on the bed is a container of disinfecting wipes with warning labels accessible to children in care. Corrected on site. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006591)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk11/12/2024

    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.

    On the table is a pair of adult scissors and an envelope opener accessible to children in care. Corrected on site. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006591)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk11/12/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (2) All medications shall be in locked storage or stored out of the reach of children under 10 years of age.

    In the bathroom in an unlocked storage and accessible to children is pain relief medication. Corrected on site. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006591)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

12Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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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: SCOTT CITY, Scott County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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