Bestfriends Daycare
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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5), Children's Records & Files (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 17 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 202614 Findings1 Critical9 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Out of eight child files reviewed, one child does not have an emergency authorization form on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two individuals living in the home do not have a negative TB test on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills are recorded for 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
A written emergency plan is not available for review.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Staff members did not practice, annually, procedures for moving to a designated shelter in place and a designated off premises relocation site.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills are not recorded for 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The first-aid kit does not include gloves, tape, an elastic bandage, tweezers, and a bottle of water.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The provider did not wash their hands after diapering a child.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
One 6 month old child was diapered on the sofa and not on a clean, moisture-proof, non-absorbent pad on the floor, or on a changing table.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The provider did not wash a 6 month old child's hands after being diapered.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
One provider present with 8 children. Two children under 12 months of age and 6 children 12 months to 5 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum number of children in the 12 months to 5 years of age category by one child.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One file reviewed is missing documentation of 10 hours of training for the 2026 licensure year.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Out of eight child files reviewed, two children who have been enrolled for more than 60 days do not have a health assessment signed by a licensed physician or physician assistant.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Out of eight child files reviewed, one child does not have a medical record on file.
Mar 27, 20243 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two persons living in the home over 16 years of age do not have a negative Tb test on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Out of nine child records reviewed, one did not have a current immunization form on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117