Childs Horizon Preschool 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.5 / 5
- 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. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 58
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (10), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (6), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (5). Of 27 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 202617 Findings1 Critical16 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Seven of 13 staff files reviewed did not complete the 16 hours of annual training for the 2026 licensure year.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of children.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan is not developed for continuity of operations.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include designating the tasks to be followed by each staff member.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Staff members did not practice, annually, procedures for moving to a designated shelter in place and a designated off premises relocation site.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit does not contain 4x4 gauze pads, an elastic bandage and a bottle of water.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include meeting the needs of individual children with special needs or chronic medical conditions.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The changing pad in Room 115 had a damaged surface and cannot be easily cleaned.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hot water in Room 103 & Room 105 exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit and hot water in Room 115 & Room 119 do not have a minimum temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Medication was in an unlocked cabinet in Room 119.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two of 14 child files reviewed do not have the medical record on the form provided by the department.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One of 14 child files reviewed does not have a completed health assessment on file.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
The sandbox is not in good repair on the toddler playground when the cover is broken and the wood is splintered.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
A bottle in Room 119 did not have the nipple covered.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Bottles in Room 115 with breast milk did not have the date and time expressed.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Opened food is not stored in an airtight container in Room 105 (cereal), Room 119 (crackers) and the kitchen (chips).
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
A bottle in Room 119 was not labeled with the child's name, contents, date prepared.
Feb 18, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per staff collaterals and staff admission, a 2-year-old-child's diaper was changed outdoors on the playground, on a blanket. The facility did not ensure diapering was conducted on an approved diaper-changing surface.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per staff collaterals, in Room 103 a staff member was observed on 2/13/2026 dragging a 3-year-old-child by their hoodie, twisting the hood while the child's face turned red.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Staff did not practice methods of behavior that are designed to help children develop inner controls and manage one's own behavior when a staff member from Room 103 admitted to physically holding a 3-year-old-child around the waist and forced them to remain seated in time-out for the full duration. Per staff collaterals, a 2-year-old-child was placed alone in the bathroom in Room 103 in an attempt to redirect their behavior.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The facility did not implement behavior management practices as stated in the facility's written discipline policy when the discipline policy does not permit staff to restrain a child for disciplinary purposes.
Dec 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per collateral contacts, children are not properly cleaned during diaper changes.
Feb 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diaper procedures were not followed in Unit E 119 when the staff did not remove the soiled gloves before placing on the clean diaper.
Jan 25, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Out of 12 children's files reviewed, two children do not have documentation of current immunizations on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
In room E, there were open goldfish crackers, club crackers and cheese crackers, that were not stored in airtight containers.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Per staff statement, two infants, one 11 month old and one 12 month old who is not walking, nap on a cot and not in a crib or playpen.