Wells Daycare
MEDICINE LODGE, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Medicine Lodge, KS, 67104
County--
PhoneNot Displayed by Own
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateFebruary 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/26/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High14
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Medicine Lodge, KS, 67104, MEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/26/2026
- High1
- Medium-High7
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk2/26/2026
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.
Provider does not have a health status form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000102)
Not corrected - High risk2/26/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (e) ensure that no individual works, regularly volunteers, or resides in the facility until the results of the individual's background checks verify that the individual is not prohibited from working, regularly volunteering, or residing in a facility pursuant to K.S.A. 65-516, and amendments thereto.
Individua working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000102)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/26/2026
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.
Thirteen of seventeen child files reviewed lack a medical history on the current form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000102)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/26/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (c) Immunizations for each child, including each child of the provider under 16 years of age shall be current as medically appropriate and shall be maintained current for protection from the diseases specified in K.A.R. 28-1-20(d). A record of each child's immunizations shall be obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility and shall be maintained on the child's medical record.
One of seventeen child files reviewed lack up to date immunizations. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000102)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/26/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (1) The results of a health assessment conducted by a nurse approved to perform health assessments, a licensed physician, or physician assistant. The health assessment shall be conducted not more than twelve months before and obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility and;
Four of seventeen child files reviewed lack a health assessment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000102)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/26/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, each licensee, and each provider shall obtain certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR as specified in this subsection.
Provider does not have pediatric first aid and cpr. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000102)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/26/2026
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
Thirteen of seventeen child files reviewed lack an emergency medical treatment form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000102)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk1/29/2025
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.
One resident does not have a tuberculosis test on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008380)
Not corrected
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
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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: MEDICINE LODGE, -- County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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