Chelles Crafts and Crayons
209 CEDAR CT, COLWICH, KS 67030Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 12 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20258 Findings3 Critical1 Important4 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background check.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual is working in the facility and background checks remain pending.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Out of 12 child records reviewed, one did not have an authorization for emergency medical care form on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
The second provider does not have a completed health status form on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Out of 12 child records reviewed, two children attending more than 60 days, do not have a child immunizations on file and three children do not a current immunization record on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Out of 12 child files reviewed, one did not have a complete medical record on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Out of 12 child records reviewed, two children attending more than 60 days, do not have a child health assessment on file.
Nov 18, 20253 Findings1 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
The facility has not submitted identifying information two people, as required to complete background checks.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
An infant was napping in a play yard and not in a crib or playpen.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
An infant was napping in a room separate from the provider and the door to the room was closed.
Nov 5, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Out of 11 child records reviewed, eight did not have a complete medical record form on file.
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