Playhouse Kids Childcare

MCPHERSON, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity24
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address1321 N US Hwy 81 Byp, McPherson, KS, 67460

CityMCPHERSON, KS 67460

CountyMcPherson

Phone620-755-0553

Operating details

Capacity24

License dateOctober 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/2/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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1321 N US Hwy 81 Byp, McPherson, KS, 67460, MCPHERSON, KS 67460

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  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: 9/2/2025

  • High7
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk9/2/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (5) Immunizations for each child in care 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 form.

    Current immunizations not on file for 1 child out of 16 records revealed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004696)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk9/2/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (2) Each medical record shall include 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.

    Medical history not on file for 3 children out of 16 records reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004696)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk9/2/2025

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

    Documentation of August 2025 tornado drill not on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004696)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk9/2/2025

    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

    Authorization for emergency medical not on file for 4 children out of 16 records reviewed. One corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004696)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk9/2/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (d) The health status form each tuberculosis test shall be recorded on forms provided by the department and shall be kept in each individual's record at the facility.

    Health status form not on file for 3 staff. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004696)

    Not corrected
  6. High risk9/2/2025

    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 3 individuals as required to complete background checks. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004696)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk9/2/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (p) (5) Dry, bulk foods which are not in their original, unopened containers shall be stored in metal, glass, food-grade sealable plastic bags, or food-grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers and shall be labeled with the date and contents.

    Open bag of sugar not stored in a sealed container. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004696)

    Not corrected
  8. High risk6/25/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (a) (2) Each licensee shall provide orientation to each program director not later than seven calendar days after the date of employment and before the program director is given sole responsibility for implementing and supervising the program.

    Orientation not complete within 7 days of hire for 1 employee. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-000052)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk5/14/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (v) Garbage shall be placed in covered containers inaccessible to children, and shall be removed from the kitchen daily.

    Kitchen trash uncovered. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-000051)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk5/14/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (p) (2) All perishables and potentially hazardous foods shall be continuously maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in the refrigerator, or 10 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in the freezer, with 0 degrees Fahrenheit recommended. Each refrigerator and each freezer shall contain a clearly visible, accurate thermometer.

    Gallon of milk from breakfast served at 8:00am unrefrigerated on kitchen counter at 9:00am. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-000051)

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High risk5/14/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (1) All household supplies, cleaning supplies, dangerous chemicals and all bodily care products bearing warning labels to keep out of reach of children shall be in locked storage, except that hand sanitizers, disinfectant solutions used daily to disinfect surfaces, and diapering supplies may be kept unlocked at least five feet above the floor and out of reach of children. Soap used for hand washing may be kept unlocked and placed on the back of the counter by a bathroom or sink.

    Clorox wipes accessible to children on counter. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-000051)

    Not corrected
  12. High risk2/27/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (1) Each staff member counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall obtain certification in pediatric first aid and in pediatric CPR as specified in this subsection either before the date of employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering.

    Certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR not complete within 30 days of hire for 1 staff. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-000050)

    Not corrected
  13. Medium risk2/27/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (2) (D) before and after eating each snack and each meal; and

    Toddlers hands not washed prior to eating. Corrected at direction of licensing specialist. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-000050)

    Not corrected
  14. High risk2/27/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (5) Immunizations for each child in care 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 form.

    Current immunizations not on file for 1 child out of 14 records reviewed. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-000050)

    Not corrected
  15. Medium-High risk1/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: 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 indicates blankets will be used with napping infants. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Amendment Survey — 24-009908)

    Not corrected
  16. Medium-High risk1/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (1) All household supplies, cleaning supplies, dangerous chemicals and all bodily care products bearing warning labels to keep out of reach of children shall be in locked storage, except that hand sanitizers, disinfectant solutions used daily to disinfect surfaces, and diapering supplies may be kept unlocked at least five feet above the floor and out of reach of children. Soap used for hand washing may be kept unlocked and placed on the back of the counter by a bathroom or sink.

    Sunscreen bearing child warning labels in unlocked storage. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Amendment Survey — 24-009908)

    Not corrected
  17. Medium-High risk1/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (c) (7) Individual towels or disposable products, and toilet paper shall be provided for each child. The use of common towels and washcloths shall be prohibited. When cloth towels and washcloths are used, they shall be labeled with the child's name, and laundered at least weekly. Hand soap shall be readily accessible in each bathroom.

    Individual towels unavailable in 2 bathrooms. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Amendment Survey — 24-009908)

    Not corrected
  18. Medium-Low risk1/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (15) Electrical outlets shall be covered or inaccessible to prevent access by a child when not in use.

    Electrical outlet uncovered and faceplate cover removed on 1 outlet in bathroom. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Amendment Survey — 24-009908)

    Not corrected
  19. Medium-High risk1/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (2) A copy of the procedures shall be posted in each diaper-changing area.

    Diaper procedures not posted in diapering area. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Amendment Survey — 24-009908)

    Not corrected
  20. Medium-Low risk1/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (b) (3) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop and implement a written discipline policy indicating the methods of guidance appropriate for the ages of the children in care. Parents and legal guardians shall be informed of the policy.

    Written discipline policy does not include infants. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Amendment Survey — 24-009908)

    Not corrected
  21. Medium-High risk1/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (c) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall maintain first-aid supplies in a first-aid kit, carrying case, box, or other container. The first-aid supplies shall include the following:

    Facility first aid does not contain a roll of gauze and an elastic bandage. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Amendment Survey — 24-009908)

    Not corrected
  22. High risk1/3/2025

    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

    Continuity of care plans incomplete. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Amendment Survey — 24-009908)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk9/27/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (2) All medications and products containing alcohol shall be in locked storage.

    Medication unlocked. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004831)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk9/27/2024

    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.

    Record of negative TB skin test not on file for 1 resource specialist. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004831)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk9/27/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (23) Dangerous instruments including sharp or pointed objects, shall be in locked storage.

    Adult scissors accessible to children. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004831)

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$952/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: MCPHERSON, McPherson County
  • Capacity: 24
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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