Ark Early Learning Center
1330 15TH ST, CLAY CENTER, KS 67432Childery Rating: 5/5
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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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (14), Children's Records & Files (5), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4). Of 29 total findings, 14 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 20258 Findings3 Critical5 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file out of ten child files reviewed do not have complete written permission from parent for emergency medical treatment.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One substitute does not have documentation of all components of health and safety training.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One substitute does not have documentation of orientation on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One substitute does not have record of a negative TB skin test on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Three staff members do not have a health status form on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans are not developed to include procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans are not developed to include an unscheduled closure, heavy snow/blizzard, utility failure, and chemical release.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child file out of ten child files reviewed does not have an emergency contact listed on the medical history form.
Nov 13, 202415 Findings10 Critical3 Important2 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file out of 14 child files reviewed does not have complete authorization for emergency medical care as the form is missing caregiver name.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have basic child development training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have emergency preparedness training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have building and premises safety training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Sole staff member in Room 104 does not have documentation of current CPR/first aid training available for review.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Program director did not complete 16 clock-hours of professional development training for the 2022-2023 licensure year.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Program director does not have documentation of current CPR/first aid training available for review.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have medication administration training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have safe sleep training on file.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Daily schedule for the morning class is not posted in Room 104.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child file out of 14 child files reviewed does not have a medical history form.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child file out of 14 child files reviewed does not have current immunizations.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
One staff member did not have complete documentation of experience and education. Three months of experience in early childhood education is not available for review.
Nov 2, 20236 Findings1 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two child files out of nine child files reviewed do not have a complete Emergency Medical Release form on file. One form is missing the caregiver's name. One form is missing the child's name.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
One child file out of nine child files reviewed did not have a health assessment on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills for April and May 2023 are not available for review. Tornado drills for August and September 2023 were not conducted.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills for December 2022-May 2023 are not available for review. Fire drills for August and September 2023 were not conducted.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Documentation of accident and liability insurance is not available for review.
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