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Childery

CDLC of Leawood

Data last updated · May 2026

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
285
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

7 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 55 Findings · 5% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Mar 2, 2026Download Latest Report (PDF)
11 Critical42 Important2 Administrative

Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (17), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (13), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (9). Of 55 total findings, 11 were critical.

See All 7 Inspection Visits
  1. Mar 2, 20266 Findings6 Important
    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      In Toddler A, a child did not have their hands washed after being diapered.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      In Toddler A, the hot water is maintained at 124 degrees.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      In Toddler A, there is a bottle of whole milk that is not labeled with the date and contents.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      There are several bottles of breast milk in Infant A and Infant C that are not labeled with the time expressed.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      There are several bottles of formula in Infant A, Infant B and Infant C that are not labeled with the time of preparation.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      In Infant B, there are several bottles of formula stored in the refrigerator without the nipple covered.

  2. Feb 19, 20261 Finding1 Critical
    • Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125

      Facility did not submit identifying information for three individuals as required to complete background checks.

  3. Jan 30, 20266 Findings2 Critical4 Important
    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      The Program Director does not have documentation of health and safety training including building and premises safety, including identifications of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      The Program Director does not have documentation of health and safety training that includes prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      The hot water temperature in Toddler A room is maintained at 126 degrees.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      In Toddler A, the window blinds are not clean. In Toddler A, the edging of the diaper changing table is separated from the cabinet.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      In Infant B and C, several bottles of breast milk are not labeled with the time expressed.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      In Infant B and C, several bottles of formula are not labeled with the time prepared.

  4. Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Critical
    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428

      On 11/12/2025 one 27-month-old child was left unattended on the playground for less than one minute. On 11/12/2025 three children aged 24-months to 30-months were left unattended in Unit Kreme TV for less than 30 seconds.

  5. Nov 10, 202535 Findings6 Critical27 Important2 Administrative
    • Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125

      Facility did not submit identifying information for 2 individuals as required to complete background checks.

    • Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125

      Individuals are working and background check results remain pending.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Of the 13 staff records reviewed, one does not have a record of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Of the 13 staff records reviewed, one does not have a record of medication administration training.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Of the 13 staff records reviewed, one does not have a record of building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Of the 13 staff records reviewed, one does not have a record of prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions.

    • Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126

      Of the 13 staff records reviewed, one record does not have a negative tuberculosis test.

    • Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126

      Of the 13 staff records reviewed, eleven records do not have a current health status form.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      Emergency plan does not include procedures to meet the needs of individual children, including children with special needs and chronic medical conditions.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      The emergency plan does not include a designated off-premises relocation site and evacuation routed for each area.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      The emergency plan does not include procedures for missing or runaway child, a chemical release, utility failure, intruder, act of terrorism, lockdown or unscheduled closing.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      Emergency plan does not include procedures for reuniting each child with each parent or adult responsible for the child.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      Emergency plan does not include procedures for notifying each parent or adult responsible for a child of any off-premises relocation.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      Emergency plan does not include procedure for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      Emergency plan does not include procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up or retrieving health or other required records.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      The first aid kit does not include scissors, cleansing agent, tweezers or a bottle of water.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      Emergency plan does not include procedures for designating the tasks to be followed by each staff member in an emergency.

    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      A copy of the diaper-changing procedures provided by the department are not posted in Infant A, Infant B, Infant C, Art, West hallway bathroom and Garderier 3.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      In Toddler A, the wall in near the table is soiled with dried on food. In Garderier 3, the wall under the bookshelf, near the floor has areas that are soiled.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      The electrical outlet in Toddler A is not covered.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      The following areas throughout the facility are not clean; West hallway bathroom: diaper changing table. Toddler A: diaper changing table, several children's chairs, window blinds The facility is not maintained in good condition in the following areas; Creme Prep: the sides of the bookshelf have broken pieces Gymnastics: the vinyl on the soft climber is ripped Toddler A: the edge of the diaper changing table is broken, there is a broken piece of the baseboard near the playground door, the cabinet has a broken edge Garderier 3: the edge of the diaper changing table

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      The carpeting in Toddler B and Garderier 3 is not clean.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      In the Cocount room, teacher scissors are not in locked storage.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      The following items are not kept in locked storage or stored less than five feet from above the floor; Laundry Room: several bottles of Swiffer floor cleaner, sanitizer, bleach and laundry soap Toddler B: spray disinfectant and sunscreen Garderier 3: glass cleaner, sanitizer Math: dish soap Dance: disinfecting spray, rubbing alcohol, glass cleaner Toddler A: Ant, Roach and Spider Spray Kreme TV: air freshener

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      The hot water temperature throughout the facility ranges from 72 to 87 degrees.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      There are several areas of the walls and cabinets in Toddler A that have chipped paint.

    • ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427

      Daily schedules are not posted in the units.

    • Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
    • Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430

      Of the 16 files reviewed for children in care, one file does not include a health assessment.

    • Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430

      Of the 16 files reviewed for children in care, sixteen files do not a current completed medical record on the form provided by the department.

    • Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436

      The cots and mats throughout the facility are not labeled.

    • Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437

      There are several sticks protruding from a stump in the play area on the east playground.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      Breast milk bottles throughout the facility are not labeled with the time expressed.

    • Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)

      Of the 16 files reviewed for children in care, four files do not have a record of current immunizations.

    • AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426

      Of the 13 staff records reviewed, four do not include work references.

  6. May 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
    • Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125

      Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for two individuals.

  7. Oct 11, 20245 Findings5 Important
    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      Electrical outlets on the power strip in Computer Room are not covered. Corrected at visit.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      Teacher scissors are not in locked storage in Dance. Corrected at visit.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      Several areas in the facility are not maintained in good condition; Gard 3; The edge of the bookshelf and the bottom of a cabinet is damaged and bare wood is exposed, the toilet tank lid is missing Gard 2: The edge of the diaper changing table is chipped and bare wood is exposed, the toilet tank lid is cracked, the edge of the carpet is separated from the wall exposing bare wood flooring. Dance: The edge of the black bookshelf is cracked. Gym: The vinyl climber is torn in several places Library: The sleep mats are torn in several places. Creme Prep: The cabinet to the dramatic play set is cracked. Kindergarten: Several sleeping mats are torn. Infant C: The vinyl on the climber is torn and peeling.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      The door in Dance is propped open and is not screened. Corrected at visit.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437

      Toddler playground: There is a stone pillar that is missing a stone exposing a metal wire mesh that is sharp; not in good repair. Infant playground: There are several gaps between the astroturf and the concrete wall exposing the metal wire mesh that is sharp; not in good repair