ABC Daycare

DODGE CITY, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

3.5based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address127 McCaustland Rd1, Dodge City, KS, 67801

CityDODGE CITY, KS 67801

CountyFord

Phone620-682-0699

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateAugust 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High16
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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127 McCaustland Rd1, Dodge City, KS, 67801, DODGE CITY, KS 67801

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/16/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk2/16/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 8) has each electrical outlet covered or inaccessible to prevent easy access by a child when the outlet is not in use;

    On the bathroom counter was an uncovered electrical outlet accessible to children. (Corrected on site) (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-000836)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk2/16/2026

    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.

    On the kitchen counter were the following products with keep out of reach: Lysol cleaner and dusting spray. (Corrected on site) On the bathroom counter was a bottle of Defreeze with warning labels accessible to children. (Correct on site) (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-000836)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk2/16/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (2) a medical history obtained from the parent or legal guardian. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall review with each child's parent or legal guardian that child's medical history at least once every 12 months.

    There is no medical history on file for one child. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-000836)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

    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 nine child files reviewed have an incomplete emergency medical release on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002796)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (6) (A) A fire drill shall be conducted monthly. A record of the date and time of each fire drill and a record of each evacuation time shall be kept on file on the premises for one year.

    Last fire drill is recorded for December 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002796)

    Not corrected
  3. High risk6/10/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) (4) Each individual required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.

    Pediatric CPR and first aid certification are expired. Expiration date is 10/2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002796)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk6/10/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 1) Has walls that are in good condition;

    There is a whole in the living room wall by the entrance accessible to children in care. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002796)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (f) A refrigerator shall be available for the storage of perishable foods. Refrigerated medications shall be in a locked box.

    There is medication in the refrigerator in an unlocked box. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002796)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

    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.

    There is medication cream on the bathroom sink and on the kitchen counter accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002796)

    Not corrected
  7. High risk6/10/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (3) The use of a trampoline shall be prohibited during the hours of operation of the facility. If a trampoline is on the premises, the trampoline shall be made inaccessible to children during the facility's hours of operation.

    Trampoline in the designated outdoor area is accessible to children in care. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002796)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium risk6/10/2025

    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.

    There are two knives, a pair of adult scissors and a hair dye brush with sharp ends on the kitchen counter accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002796)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

    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.

    In an unlocked storage on the kitchen counter are three bottles of glass cleaner spay and a car carpet cleaner spray accessible to children in care. All items with "keep out of reach of children" labels. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002796)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

    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;

    One out of nine child files reviewed does not have a health assessment available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002796)

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

    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.

    Two out of nine child files reviewed do not have current immunizations record available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002796)

    Not corrected
  12. High risk6/10/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (a) (1) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop a supervision plan for children in care that includes all age ranges of children for whom care will be provided. A copy of the plan shall be available for review by the parents or legal guardians of children in care and by the department. The plan shall include the following:

    Supervision plan is not available for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002796)

    Not corrected
  13. Medium risk6/10/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) ( 5) (D) Surfaces made of loose material shall be maintained by replacing, leveling, or raking the material.

    Surfacing under the slide is bare. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002796)

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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: DODGE CITY, Ford County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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