Rins Daycare

MEDICINE LODGE, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

2.8based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address304 W 1st Ave, Medicine Lodge, KS, 67104

CityMEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104

CountyBarber

Phone620-213-2663

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateJanuary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High20
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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304 W 1st Ave, Medicine Lodge, KS, 67104, MEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104

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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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/4/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High17
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk2/4/2026

    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.

    One of seven child files reviewed lack current immunizations. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008931)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk2/4/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a 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.

    The safe sleep policy lacks detail for all ages of children in care. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008931)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk2/4/2026

    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;

    One outlet is uncovered in the living room and accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of the survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008931)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk2/4/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (a) If any animal is kept on the premises, each area in which the animal is permitted shall be maintained in a sanitary manner. There shall be no evidence of disease, flea, tick, or worm infestation.

    There is dog feces in the outdoor play area accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008931)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk12/30/2025

    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.

    Three of four child files reviewed do not have a medical history. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009425)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk12/30/2025

    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

    Three of four child files reviewed do not have an authorization for emergency medical care form. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009425)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    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.

    One child file does not have a medical history. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (4) Each child in a family child care home shall be diapered in the child's own crib or playpen, on a clean, moisture-proof, nonabsorbent pad on the floor, or on a changing table.

    There is no nonabsorbent pad, changing table or diapering area in the home (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-130 Transportation. (k) (1) Each individual shall be secured by the use of a seat belt or a child safety seat when the vehicle is in motion.

    No child safety seats available for children being transported. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 3) has a 2A 10B:C fire extinguisher;

    There is no 2A 10B:C fire extinguisher available. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk10/8/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 5) is uncluttered, visibly clean, and free from any evidence of vermin infestation and any objects or materials that constitute a danger to children in care;

    A wax warmer is turned on and accessible to children in care. Provider turned this off and moved it to be not accessible. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (1) The outdoor play area shall be fenced if the play area adjoins that of another child care facility, as defined in K.S.A. 65-503 and amendments thereto, or if the area surrounding, or the conditions existing outside, the play area present hazards that could be dangerous to the safety of the children, which may include any of the following:

    A metal rake is accessible to children in the outdoor play area. The outdoor play area has a large pile of peeled white paint pieces and is accessible to children in care. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk10/8/2024

    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.

    Kitchen knives are accessible to children in care. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (2) Outdoor play equipment that is safely constructed and in good repair shall be available and placed in an area free of health, safety, and environmental hazards.

    A broken slide is in the outdoor play area and is accessible to children in care. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (d) Each facility shall be approved for fire safety by a fire inspector.

    Facility does not have fire safety approval. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    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

    One child file does not have an emergency medical treatment form. Provider completed this for her own child in care and corrected this at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    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;

    Two child files do not have health assessments. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected
  12. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    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 child files do not have immunizations. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected
  13. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (c) (1) Clean, individual bedding shall be provided for each child.

    Children in care do not have individual bedding. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected
  14. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    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.

    Bodily care products that state, "Keep out of reach of children" are accessible to children in care in the second bedroom. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected
  15. Medium risk10/8/2024

    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;

    Two outlets in the kitchen are uncovered and accessible to children. Corrected at the time of survey Two outlets in the first bedroom are uncovered and accessible to children. Corrected at the time of survey. Four outlets in the second bedroom are uncovered and accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected
  16. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (4) Each child who is 12 months of age or older shall nap or sleep on a bed, a cot, the lower bunk of a bunk bed, or a pad over a carpet or area rug on the floor.

    There are no nap cots/pads/beds available for children in care. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-008022)

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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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: MEDICINE LODGE, Barber County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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