Cats Daycare

ELLIS, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

Address610 W 10th St, Ellis, KS, 67637

CityELLIS, KS 67637

CountyEllis

Phone785-477-1277

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateJuly 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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610 W 10th St, Ellis, KS, 67637, ELLIS, KS 67637

Questions to ask on a tour

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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 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: 5/12/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk5/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (a) (1) (B) the manner in which supervision will be provided; and

    Supervision plan needs further developed to include supervision of children five years and older during outdoor play and how supervision is maintained when children enter and exit the front of the home. *Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-002974)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk5/12/2025

    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;

    Several electrical outlets in kitchen not covered or made inaccessible. *Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-002974)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk5/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (12) has a readily available second means of escape from the first floor;

    Facility without a readily available second means of escape from the first floor; this exit is without steps resulting in a drop off and presenting a fall hazard. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-002974)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk5/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (11) (B) has each stairway guarded by a secured door or gated to prevent unsupervised access by the child, including a latching device that an adult can open readily in an emergency;

    Stairs leading to basement with gate not secured to prevent unsupervised access by children under 2.5 years of age in care. Sliding door in kitchen leading to outside not guarded to prevent unsupervised access. *Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-002974)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk5/12/2025

    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.

    One pair of scissors accessible on side of refrigerator. Mutiple sharp power tools and garden tools accessible in garage. *Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-002974)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk5/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (10) has each stairway with more than two stairs railed;

    Two sets of stairs leading to basement without railing. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-002974)

    Not corrected
  7. High risk5/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (h) No child in care shall have access to weapons. All weapons shall be stored in a locked room, closet, container, or cabinet. Ammunition shall be kept in locked storage separate from other weapons.

    Weapons stored in basement bedroom closet not locked. Per provider's statement ammunition is stored in a locked garage, garage was not locked. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-002974)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk5/12/2025

    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.

    Garage storing dangerous chemicals, such as paint, lawn care sprays, and automobile chemicals, accessible. *Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-002974)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium risk5/12/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (11) (A) Has each stairway equipped with balusters not more than four inches apart or guarded to prevent a child's head or body from falling through;

    Balusters on porch used for entry and exit to outdoor play area are more than four inches apart and not guarded to prevent a child's head or body from falling through. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-002974)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

9Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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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: ELLIS, Ellis County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 0

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