Kid Cove

WICHITA, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

1.8based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address1826 S Goebel, Wichita, KS, 67207

CityWICHITA, KS 67207

CountySedgwick

Phone316-683-3326

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateMarch 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1826 S Goebel, Wichita, KS, 67207, WICHITA, KS 67207

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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: 3/13/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk3/13/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (G) procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up or retrieving health and other required records; and

    Procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up or retrieving health and other required records are not included in emergency plan. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001678)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk3/13/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (F) procedures for reuniting each child with each parent or adult responsible for the child;

    Procedures for reuniting each child with each parent or adult responsible for the child are not included in the emergency plan. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001678)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk3/13/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (E) procedures for notifying each parent or adult responsible for a child of any off-premises relocation;

    Procedures for notifying each parent or adult responsible for a child of any off-premises relocation are not included in emergency plan. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001678)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk3/13/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (D) procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children;

    Procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children are not included in emergency plan. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001678)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk3/13/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (H) (ii) assisting the children, including children with special needs, to move to a designated shelter-in-place area and to a designated off-premises relocation site; and

    Procedures designating the tasks to be followed by each staff member in an emergency, including assisting the children, including children with special needs, to move to a designated shelter-in-place area and to a designated off-premises relocation site are not included in the emergency plan. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001678)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk3/13/2026

    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.

    A tornado drill is not recorded for October-December 2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001678)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk3/13/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (C) procedures to meet the needs of individual children, including each child with special needs and chronic medical conditions;

    Procedures to meet the needs of individual children, including each child with special needs and chronic medical conditions are not included in emergency plan. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001678)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk3/13/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (5) Each licensee shall ensure that each staff member practices, at least annually, the procedures for assisting the children to move to a designated shelter-in-place area and to a designated off-premises relocation site. The date and time of each practice and a list of all participating staff members shall be recorded and kept on file on the premises.

    The annual staff practice for a designated shelter-in-place area has not been completed and recorded for the 2025-2026 licensure year. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001678)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk3/13/2026

    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.

    Of four children's records, two children have incomplete immunizations on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001678)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk3/13/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file for each child under 10 years of age enrolled for care and for each child under 16 years of age living in the child care facility and shall include the following:

    Of four children's records, two have incomplete medical records on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001678)

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High risk3/13/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (1) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall develop a written plan for safe sleep practices and implement safe sleep practices for children in care who are napping or sleeping.

    A written plan for safe sleep practices has not been updated effective 8/1/25 for infants 12 months and under and children 12 months and older. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001678)

    Not corrected
  12. High risk3/13/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (e) Documentation of all orientation, training, and certifications for each individual shall be kept in that individual's file in the facility.

    Documentation of child development training is not on file for two individuals; and child abuse, head trauma, signs and symptoms of illness, building and premises safety, emergency preparedness, and handling and storage of hazardous materials are not on file for one individual. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001678)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

15Total Violations
12Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • 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.

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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: WICHITA, Sedgwick County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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