Dreamz Childcare Center
GARDEN CITY, KS·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2620 N 8th St, Garden City, KS, 67901
CountyFinney
Phone620-315-4177
Operating details
Capacity75
License dateMarch 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High12
- Medium0
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
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2620 N 8th St, Garden City, KS, 67901, GARDEN CITY, KS 67901
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/19/2026
- High6
- Medium-High12
- Medium0
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk5/19/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (c) (4) Cribs, playpens, cots, or pads, when in use for napping or sleeping, shall be separated from each other by at least 24 inches in all directions except when bordering on the wall.
At the time of survey, during nap time in Classroom 6, two children are napping not separated from each other by at least 24 inches. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-003430)
Not corrected - High risk5/19/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (1) Each staff member who is counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer who is counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall complete health and safety training either before employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the training before being given sole responsiblity for the care and supervision of children.
One staff has not complete health and safety training before being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-003430)
Not corrected - High risk5/19/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-428 Staff requirements. (a) (2) The minimum staff-child ratio and the maximum number of children per unit shall be the following, at all times: Ages of children Minimum staff-child ratio Maximum number of children per unit Infants* A. 1 to 3 A. 9 or or B. 1 to 4 B. 8 Infants and other children under the age of 6 1 to 6 (including not more than 3 infants) 12 (including not more than 6 infants) Toddlers 1 to 6 12 Children at least 2 years of age but under the age of 3 1 to 7 14 Children at least 2.5 years of age but under school-age 1 to 12 24 School-age 1 to 16 32 * Only one staff-child ratio may be used at any one time for each infant unit.
At time of survey, In Classroom 1, there is 1 staff with 17 children present. Staff-child ratio is 1 staff with 16 children. In Classroom 6, there is 1 staff with 16 children present. Staff-child ration is 1 staff with 12 children. In Classroom 4, there is 1 staff with 9 children present. Staff-child ratio is 1 staff with 6 children. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-003430)
Not corrected - High risk5/19/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (e) (1) A daily attendance record shall be maintained and kept on file at the facility.
At the time of survey, in Classroom 6, 16 children are in attendance and 15 signed in. Corrected at the time od survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-003430)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/19/2026
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.
In the main hallway to the entrance there is one uncovered outlet in the wall accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-003430)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/19/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (25) The interior and exterior surfaces of the facility shall be free from peeling, chipping, cracking, scaling, and loose paint.
In Classroom 3 one wall has chipped paint. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-003430)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/19/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (c) (5) There shall be one toilet and one washbasin hand washing sink for each fifteen children.
At the time of survey, in classroom 6 there are 16 children in attendance with one working toilet. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-003430)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/19/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (c) (10) Each pad used for napping and sleeping shall be at least 0.5 inch thick, washable or enclosed in a washable cover, and long enough so that the child's head and feet rest on the pad. Clean, individual bedding, including a bottom and a top cover, shall be provided for each child.
At the time of survey, during nap time 2 children in Classroom 6 and one child in Classroom 5, are napping on a cot without a bottom included. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-003430)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/6/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (18) The premises shall be maintained in good condition and shall be clean at all times, free from accumulated dirt and trash, and any evidence of vermin or rodent infestation. Each outdoor trash and garbage container shall be covered, and the contents shall be removed at least weekly.
In the designated outdoor play area use by the preschool classrooms is a plastic bag with trash inside not in a covered garbage container. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-003112)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/8/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (b) (6) Cold water and hot water shall be supplied to lavatory fixtures accessible to children. Hot water shall maintain a minimum temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and shall not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
In Classroom 1, cold water is the only option available in the sink near the entrance door, and in Classroom 6 cold water is the only option in one of the handwashing sinks. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk4/8/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (14) Walls shall be clean and free of cracks.
In Classroom 3, there is chipped paint accessible to children in Classroom 3. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk4/8/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (b) (3) Sanitary drinking facilities shall be available to children while indoors or outdoors. One of the following methods shall be used:
During outdoor play there was no water available for children in Classroom 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/8/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (4) Each building in which child care is provided shall have at least two exits approved by a fire inspector. At least one exit shall lead directly to the outside.
The 2nd exit in Classroom 6 is blocked by cots stacked on top one another blocking the door. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/8/2026
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:
The first aid kit does not contain a manual. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/8/2026
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 plan does not include a designated shelter-in-place area. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/8/2026
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.
Five out of eight staff files reviewed with an incomplete health status form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected - High risk4/8/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (d) (6) work references.
One out nine staff files reviewed without work references on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/8/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (b) (6) Cold water and hot water shall be supplied to lavatory fixtures accessible to children. Hot water shall maintain a minimum temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and shall not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
In Classroom 1, there are 2 sinks for use by children and cold water is the only option available for handwashing for both sinks. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk4/8/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (18) The premises shall be maintained in good condition and shall be clean at all times, free from accumulated dirt and trash, and any evidence of vermin or rodent infestation. Each outdoor trash and garbage container shall be covered, and the contents shall be removed at least weekly.
In Classroom 1 the indoor trash was not covered. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk4/8/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (14) Walls shall be clean and free of cracks.
In the following classrooms there is chipped paint accessible to children: Classroom 1, Classroom 2, and Classroom 6. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/8/2026
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.
There are no individual towels or disposable products available for use in Classroom 6. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected - High risk4/8/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (d) (6) work references.
One out eight staff files reviewed without work references on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/8/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (b) (4) Equipment, furnishings, materials, and toys shall be placed to avoid danger of accident or collision, and to permit freedom of movement.
In Classroom 4, per staff statement a small child chair is place near the sink to assist children in handwashing, there are no bars in the chair to prevent a child from falling through when in use. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected - High risk4/8/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (1) Each staff member who is counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer who is counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall complete health and safety training either before employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the training before being given sole responsiblity for the care and supervision of children.
One staff has not complete health and safety training before being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/8/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2) (D) recognizing a sick child and prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations;
One staff has not complete training for recognizing a sick child and prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001503)
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$853/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: GARDEN CITY, Finney County
- Capacity: 75
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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