2nd Street Head Start
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Kansas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Kansas caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 16 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 92
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 9 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). Of 12 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 3, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per video footage, on 1/28/2026, a staff member, in the Orange Room was observed mocking a 4 year old child by imitating the child's cry. Staff member was observed raising their voice at a child while making a threatening statement to the child, stating, "You don't get to say no!" and "One of us is gonna help you to the bathroom, if you don't get up. You better hope it's her."
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per video footage, on 1/28/2026, a staff member, in the Orange Room was observed physically removing a 4 year old child from their chair and forcibly walking the child to the bathroom, after the child verbally stated "no" multiple times. Staff member is seen entering the bathroom with the child and the child is heard crying and screaming, "Let go of me!" for approximately three minutes.
Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
The program director, employed more than 30 days, has not completed health and safety training.
Nov 6, 20248 Findings1 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One of 12 staff files reviewed does not have health and safety training on file within 30 days of hire date.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two of 12 files reviewed do not have a negative Tb test on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Proper diapering procedures were not followed when staff did not remove the paper towel or gloves before placing the clean diaper. (Step 6 and 7)
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Purell disinfectant was not used in accordance with the product safety label when stored in a container marked Soap and Water.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Written lesson plans were not accessible in the Orange unit.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Children in the Green unit were not encouraged to serve themselves at lunch.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Opened Cheetos in the Orange unit were not stored in an airtight container.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
The Orange unit does not have a staff member that meets qualifications for that unit.
Jun 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The facility was not maintained for the health and safety of children when water leaks in the kitchen were unable to be repaired creating an environment for mold to grow.