Stepping Stones Playschool

CHAPMAN, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address2658 Nicholson Rd, Chapman, KS, 67431

CityCHAPMAN, KS 67431

CountyDickinson

Phone785-200-7287

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateJanuary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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2658 Nicholson Rd, Chapman, KS, 67431, CHAPMAN, KS 67431

Questions to ask on a tour

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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: 12/3/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk12/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (d) Each domesticated dog and each domesticated cat shall have a current rabies vaccination given by a licensed veterinarian or a person acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian as specified in K.S.A. 21-1213, and amendments thereto. A record of vaccinations shall be kept on file at the facility.

    Two dogs on site do not have documentation of current rabies vaccine on file. Vaccines expired 10/30/2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008965)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk12/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-130 Transportation. (e) Each transporting vehicle owned or leased by the facility, residential center, or group boarding home shall have an annual mechanical safety check The safety check shall be documented on a form provided by the department. A record of the date of the safety check and corrections made shall be kept on file at the facility, residential center, or group boarding home.

    Annual vehicle mechanical safety check expired 11/12/2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008965)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk12/3/2025

    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 file out of seven files reviewed did not have authorization for emergency medical treatment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008965)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk12/3/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file for each child under 10 years of age enrolled for care and for each child under 16 years of age living in the child care facility and shall include the following:

    One child file out of seven files reviewed does not have a medical record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008965)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

5Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
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  • 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: CHAPMAN, Dickinson County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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