SEK CAP Early Childhood Education Center Fort Scott

FT SCOTT, KSHead Start Child Care CenterLicensed

2.9based on state inspection data
Capacity17
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address10 W 4th St, Ft Scott, KS, 66701

CityFT SCOTT, KS 66701

CountyBourbon

Phone620-223-4440

Operating details

Capacity17

License dateNovember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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10 W 4th St, Ft Scott, KS, 66701, FT SCOTT, KS 66701

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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 staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/19/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk2/19/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (c) (1) (B) mental and emotional cruelty, including verbal abuse, threats, derogatory remarks about the child or the child's family, or statements which tend to shame, humiliate, or frighten the child;

    Staff member used prohibited punishment by yelling at a child who is hearing impaired for not putting her shoes on. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-000815)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk2/19/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (b) (2) Each individual caring for children shall practice methods of behavior management that are designed to help each child develop inner controls and manage the child's own behavior in a socially acceptable manner. No individual caring for children shall use prohibited methods of punishment.

    Staff member did not follow facility's behavior management policy, when she secluded a child in the corner as a form of prohibited punishment. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-000815)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk10/22/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (3) Each individual who is required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.

    One staff did not have current First Aid and CPR on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005640)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk10/22/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (c) (2) Written lesson plans for each unit shall be made accessible to parents, staff, and the secretary's designee.

    Posted Lesson Plans were not up-to-date. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005640)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk10/22/2025

    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.

    One staff did not have a Negative TB test on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005640)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk10/22/2025

    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.

    One staff did not have Health Status on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005640)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium risk10/22/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-428 Staff requirements. (d) (1) Each preschool and each child care center shall have on staff a program director who is employed full time.

    Facility does not have a Program Director on site full time. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005793)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

8Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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: FT SCOTT, Bourbon County
  • Capacity: 17
  • Type: Head Start Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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