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Baxter Springs Daycare

BAXTER SPRINGS, KS 66713Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
20
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:39
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 6 Findings · 33% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Apr 15, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
4 Important2 Administrative

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 15, 20263 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      Disinfecting wipes bearing warning labels are located within reach of children on a shelf in the play area. (Corrected at visit).

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
    • Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)

      One of eight children does not have current immunizations on file.

  2. Feb 11, 20252 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      Cleaning supplies baring warning labels are stored within reach of children in an unlocked closet.

    • AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426

      Three of three staff members do not have work references on file.

  3. Feb 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      Diaper cream with a warning label that states "keep out of reach of children" is located in the diaper changing station within reach of children. Corrected at visit.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

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