Rebecca S Mead Day Care Home
RUSSELL, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address555 E Sunset Ave, Russell, KS, 67665
CountyRussell
Phone785-445-8534
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateDecember 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High14
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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555 E Sunset Ave, Russell, KS, 67665, RUSSELL, KS 67665
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/16/2025
- High3
- Medium-High12
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk10/16/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (2) (D) before and after eating each snack and each meal; and
Licensing Specialist observed provider wiping children's hands with washcloths after eating lunch. Children did not wash hands with soap and water. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007062)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/16/2025
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.
Written safe sleep policy needs further developed to include all ages of children, visual checks every 15 minutes, and swaddling is not permitted. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007062)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/16/2025
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;
Emergency plans need further developed to include procedures to meet the needs of individual children, including each child with special needs and chronic medical condition. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007062)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/16/2025
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;
Emergency plans need further developed to include procedures for reuniting each child with each parent or adult responsible for the child. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007062)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/16/2025
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.
Several cleaning supplies, bearing labels stating keep out of reach of children, accessible in cabinet under kitchen sink. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007062)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/16/2025
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.
Garage storing a mower, sharp tools, and several chemicals accessible from outdoor play area. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007062)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/16/2025
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.
Written safe sleep policy needs further developed to include all ages of children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007062)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/16/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (4) Each child who is 12 months of age or older shall nap or sleep on a bed, a cot, the lower bunk of a bunk bed, or a pad over a carpet or area rug on the floor.
Licensing Specialist observed children napped on pads directly on hardwood floors. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007062)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/16/2025
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;
Three out of eight child files reviewed with incomplete medical history forms. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007062)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/16/2025
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
Two out of eight child files reviewed with incomplete or expired emergency medical treatment forms. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007062)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/16/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (B) a designated shelter-in-place area, a designated off-premises relocation site, and evacuation routes for each area and for each site;
Emergency plans need further developed to include evacuation routes. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007062)
Not corrected - High risk10/16/2025
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
Emergency plans are without procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up or retrieving health and other required records. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007062)
Not corrected - High risk10/16/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (d) Each domesticated dog and each domesticated cat shall have a current rabies vaccination given by a licensed veterinarian or a person acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian as specified in K.S.A. 21-1213, and amendments thereto. A record of vaccinations shall be kept on file at the facility.
Rabies vaccinations for two cats not on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007062)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/16/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (2) A copy of the procedures shall be posted in each diaper-changing area.
Procedures for diapering not posted in diaper-changing area. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-007062)
Not corrected
2024
- High risk11/5/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (d) Each domesticated dog and each domesticated cat shall have a current rabies vaccination given by a licensed veterinarian or a person acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian as specified in K.S.A. 21-1213, and amendments thereto. A record of vaccinations shall be kept on file at the facility.
One domesticated dog does not have current rabies vaccination on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006695)
Not corrected - Medium risk11/5/2024
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.
Kitchen knives stored in drawer not equipped with childproof device to prevent access by children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006695)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/5/2024
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.
Medication for one canine dog not in locked storage or stored out of reach of children. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006695)
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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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: RUSSELL, Russell County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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