Doodlebug Daycare LLC

NEWTON, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

Address801 SE 2nd St, Newton, KS, 67114

CityNEWTON, KS 67114

CountyHarvey

Phone620-200-7033

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateSeptember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/10/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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801 SE 2nd St, Newton, KS, 67114, NEWTON, KS 67114

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. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/10/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (c) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall maintain first-aid supplies in a first-aid kit, carrying case, box, or other container. The first-aid supplies shall include the following:

    First aid kit is missing tape, 4 x 4 gauze, elastic bandage, tweezers, and bottle water. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003833)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

    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 of Nine children files reviewed is missing end of care date. One of nine children files reviewed is missing a beginning date. Three of nine children files reviewed is missing emergency medical record. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003833)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk6/10/2025

    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.

    Four of nine files reviewed is missing current immunizations. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003833)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/19/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (f) If a child is moved to a different child care facility, a new health assessment shall not be required if the previous health assessment is available.

    One child missing Health Assessment for review at time of Survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 24-008905)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

11Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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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: NEWTON, Harvey County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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