The Playhouse

FT SCOTT, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Ft Scott, KS, 66701

CityFT SCOTT, KS 66701

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateAugust 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Ft Scott, KS, 66701, FT SCOTT, KS 66701

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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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/15/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    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.

    One of 6 children did not have an Immunization record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002856)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    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.

    Three of 10 children did not have an Immunization record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002856)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    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;

    Five of 10 children did not have a Health Assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002856)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) Each facility shall have 25 square feet of available play space per child and shall be constructed, arranged, and maintained to provide for the health and safety of children in care. Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall ensure that the facility meets the following requirements:

    Both of the indoor play area's were cluttered with an excessive amount of toys. Carpets and flooring were visibly dirty. Kitchen counters were cluttered with food, dirty dishes and other household items. Refrigerator was also visibly dirty with accumulated food spills. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002856)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    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:

    Outdoor play area was overgrown. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002856)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (c) (4) Each crib and each playpen shall have a firm, tightfitting mattress and a fitted sheet. The mattress shall be set at its lowest point when any child using the crib or playpen becomes able either to sit up or to pull up to a standing position inside the crib or playpen, whichever occurs first, to ensure that the child cannot climb out of the crib or playpen.

    Two pack-n-plays did not have a fitted sheet. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002856)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (c) (9) When not in use, cribs, cots, playpens, pads, and bedding shall be stored in a clean and sanitary manner.

    Nap blankets were in a pile on the floor and not stored in a sanitary manner. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002856)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    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.

    Did not have a Safe Sleep policy to include all ages. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002856)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    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;

    Two of 6 children did not have a Health Assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002856)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium risk7/15/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (1) (D) before preparing each snack and each meal and before and after eating each snack and each meal;

    Children did not wash hands before or after lunch. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002856)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

18Total 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, -- County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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