Bright Life Daycare
1423 S MARKET ST, WICHITA, KS 67214Childery 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 8 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20253 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One person over 16 years, living in the home, does not have a negative TB test on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
The provider does not have a completed health status form.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is not a 2A 10B:C fire extinguisher.
Oct 9, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for four individuals as required to complete background checks.
Oct 19, 20234 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Out of eight children's records reviewed, one child did not have an Emergency Medical Release form on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
A negative TB test is not on file for one person living in the home.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills are not recorded for the month of August 2023.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
Out of eight children's records reviewed, one did not have complete medical record on file.
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