Pekes Daycare
DODGE CITY, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address408 West St, Dodge City, KS, 67801
CountyFord
Phone620-682-6083
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateFebruary 23, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High15
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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408 West St, Dodge City, KS, 67801, DODGE CITY, KS 67801
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/11/2026
- High5
- Medium-High15
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High risk2/11/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (e) ensure that no individual works, regularly volunteers, or resides in the facility until the results of the individual's background checks verify that the individual is not prohibited from working, regularly volunteering, or residing in a facility pursuant to K.S.A. 65-516, and amendments thereto.
Individual on-site and background check results remain pending. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000715)
Not corrected - High risk1/22/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (e) ensure that no individual works, regularly volunteers, or resides in the facility until the results of the individual's background checks verify that the individual is not prohibited from working, regularly volunteering, or residing in a facility pursuant to K.S.A. 65-516, and amendments thereto.
Individual on-site and background check results remain pending. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000352)
Not corrected - High risk1/5/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (b) (3) the licensee;
Facility did not submit information for 2 individuals as required to complete background checks. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-009294)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/5/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (A) The child shall nap or sleep in a crib or a playpen. Stacking cribs or bassinets shall not be used. Cribs with water-bed mattresses shall not be used.
At time of survey, provider states she uses a bassinet to nap a 2-month-old. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-009294)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk12/12/2025
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.
In the outdoor designated play area is hazards" uneven ground surface, on the ground is a deep hole approximately 4 feet deep and 1 foot long and the gate is left unlocked allowing children access. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-008512)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/12/2025
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.
In an unlocked bathroom on the counter is a tube of toothpaste and deodorant spray with warning labels, accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-008512)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/12/2025
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.
One of the child's file does not have a medical history. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-008512)
Not corrected - High risk12/12/2025
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 information for 2 individuals as required to complete background checks. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-008512)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/12/2025
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.
There is no record of a negative TB test on file for 2 residents in the home. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-008512)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/12/2025
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
One child's file did not have a complete emergency medical treatment form on file. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-008512)
Not corrected - Medium risk10/30/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (4) Climbing equipment and swings shall be either anchored in the ground with metal straps or pins or set in cement, to prevent movement of the equipment and swings.
Climbing equipment and swings is not anchored in the ground with metal straps or pins or set in cement to prevent movement of the equipment and swings. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007425)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/30/2025
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.
There is a playpen in use with not fitted sheet. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007425)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/30/2025
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.
Two children files had an incomplete medical history form on file. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007425)
Not corrected - High risk10/30/2025
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 2 individuals as required to complete background checks. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007425)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/30/2025
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.
There is no record of a negative TB on file for 2 residents in the home. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007425)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/30/2025
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
Two children files did not have a complete emergency medical treatment form on file. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007425)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/30/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (1) Each applicant and each applicant with a temporary permit shall complete the training not later than 30 calendar days after submitting an application for a license.
Applicant has not completed health and safety training approved by the secretary. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007425)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/30/2025
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:
In an unlocked room, there are the following items accessible to children: hammer, hand power drill on the ground, and 3 cans of paint. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007425)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk10/30/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (17) has interior and exterior surfaces of the facility that are free from peeling, chipping, cracking, scaling, and loose paint.
The outside wall near the designated outdoor play area has peeling paint, accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007425)
Not corrected - Medium risk10/30/2025
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;
In the bathroom is an uncovered outlet, accessible to children. (Corrected on site) In the living/dining area there are 4 uncovered outlets accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007425)
Not corrected - Medium risk10/30/2025
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.
There is a kitchen knife on the counter accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007425)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/30/2025
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.
In the outdoor designated play area there are seveal loose bricks, uneven ground surface, several extension cords from the outside leading to the outside on the ground, a deep hole approximately 4 feet deep and 1 foot long, and loose wood boarding. There is a metal smoker containing standing water, accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007425)
Not corrected - Medium risk10/30/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) ( 5) (B) Impact-absorbent surfacing material shall consist of material intended for playground use, including shredded bark mulch, wood chips, fine sand, fine gravel, shredded rubber, unitary surfacing material, or synthetic impact material.
There is grass under and around swingset. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007425)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/30/2025
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.
There is a playpen in use with no fitted sheet. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007425)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/30/2025
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.
Two children files reviewed do not have a medical history form. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007425)
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: DODGE CITY, Ford County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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