Bluejay First Flight Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, CIMARRON, KS 67835Childery 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20262 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Facility did not complete annual drill for the licensure year ending in 2026 for assisting the children to move to a designated off-premises relocation site.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three out of fourteen child files reviewed with an incomplete medical history on file.
Feb 14, 20257 Findings1 Critical3 Important3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two child files reviewed have an incomplete emergency medical release. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Stored breast milk is not labeled with the time expressed.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
A prepared bottle in the refrigerator is not labeled.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
A prepared bottle in the refrigerator with the nipple uncovered. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Diaper cream is accessible on a low shelf in the diaper changing area. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One infant in care does not have a risk statement on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two child files reviewed have an incomplete medical history. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Safe sleep plan needs more detail.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans need more detail.
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