Candys 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Stairway is not guarded by a secured gate as there is currently a piece of material hanging from the railing to the wall held by adhesive hooks.
Jul 23, 20252 Findings2 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider's CPR and first aid certification has expired.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Stairway is not guarded by a secured gate as there is currently a piece of material hanging from the railing to the wall held by adhesive hooks.
Jul 23, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
The facility did not submit identifying information for one resident of the home as required to complete background checks. Corrected at visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Disaster plans are not posted.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Current immunizations are not on file for one cat.
Apr 24, 20242 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
An additional mattress approximately four inches thick was added to the playpen used for a two month old. *Removed at visit*
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
License not posted.
Jul 10, 20234 Findings2 Important2 Administrative
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Disaster plans likely to affect the home not developed.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Discipline policy not developed.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan not developed.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
Medical record and health assessment not on file for one child.