Second Home Daycare
DODGE CITY, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address101 1/2 Cottonwood Ave, Dodge City, KS, 67801
CountyFord
Phone620-390-8404
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateJuly 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High11
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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101 1/2 Cottonwood Ave, Dodge City, KS, 67801, DODGE CITY, KS 67801
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/21/2025
- High1
- Medium-High6
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk5/21/2025
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.
The following cleaning supplies were on a washer within reach of children with warning labels: Dawn soap, Carpet spot remover, Zap. (Corrected on site) There was a tube of Polygrip with warning labels on a shelf in bathroom accessible to children. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001907)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/21/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (D) recognizing when a child is ill and prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations;
One provider has not completed training in recognizing when a child is ill and prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations; (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001907)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/21/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (E) prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions;
One provider has not completed training in prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001907)
Not corrected - Medium risk5/21/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (I) precautions when transporting children, if transportation is provided; and
One provider has not completed training in precautions when transporting children; (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001907)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/21/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (H) handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste;
One provider has not completed training in handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste; (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001907)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/21/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (D) recognizing when a child is ill and prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations;
One provider has not completed training in recognizing when a child is ill and prevention of infectious diseases, including immuniations; (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001907)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/21/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (H) handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste;
One provider has not completed training in handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate of bio-contaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste; (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001907)
Not corrected - High risk5/21/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (a) (3) before allowing any individual to work, regularly volunteer, or reside in the facility and before allowing any individual whose activities involve either supervised or unsupervised access to children to be in the facility;
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background check. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001907)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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.
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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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