Cheryl Criswells Home Daycare
MCPHERSON, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address514 S Elm St, McPherson, KS, 67460
CountyMcPherson
Phone620-798-8180
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateNovember 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High7
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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514 S Elm St, McPherson, KS, 67460, MCPHERSON, KS 67460
Questions to ask on a tour
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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 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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/15/2025
- High0
- Medium-High5
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk10/15/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (c) (1) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is living, working, or regularly volunteering in the facility shall have a record of a negative tuberculosis test or x-ray obtained not more than two years before the date of employment or initial application for a license or not later than 30 days after the date of employment or initial application.
Record of negative TB test not on file for 2 providers. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005541)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/15/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is caring for children shall attest to that individual's health status on a form supplied by the department or approved by the secretary.
Health status form not on file for 2 providers (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005541)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/15/2025
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;
Health assessment not on file for 1 child out of 8 records reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005541)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High risk10/11/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (c) (1) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is living, working, or regularly volunteering in the facility shall have a record of a negative tuberculosis test or x-ray obtained not more than two years before the date of employment or initial application for a license or not later than 30 days after the date of employment or initial application.
TB test not on file for resident. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005681)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/11/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (h) (4) written permission from the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical care and for the child to go off the premises as required by K.A.R. 28-4-124 and 28-4-127(b)(1)(A) and (B).
Authorization for emergency medical care not on file for 1 child out of 7 records reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005681)
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
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: MCPHERSON, McPherson County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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