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NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, LAKIN, KS 67860Childery 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Building & Premises Safety (4). Of 18 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 9, 20259 Findings4 Important5 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
One play pen for use, was used to store play equipment. (Corrected on site)
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit is incomplete.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Last date of tornado drill was not recorded for September 2025. (Corrected on site).
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Last fire drill recorded was February 20, 2024. (Corrected on site)
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider does not have documentation of current certification in pediatric first aid/pediatric CPR on file and one provider does not have documentation of certificate of health and safety training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
There is no provider who has current certification in pediatric first aid and current certification in pediatric CPR present at all time.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider has not completed health and safety training within 30 days of employment.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a broken sandbox in the designated outdoor play area.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
The supervision plan needs updated.
Oct 18, 20246 Findings1 Critical2 Important3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Ten out of thirteen child files reviewed have a missing/incomplete emergency form on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
There is no documentation available of a negative TB test for one of the providers. One provider does not have a health status form available.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
In the bathroom near the diapering station there is an uncovered trashcan with disposable diapers inside.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
There is no documentation available of received orientation for one of the providers.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
In an unlocked cabinet against the wall there is 3 cans and one tube of sunblock with warning labels accessible to children in care. In the bathroom near the diapering station there is a tube of diaper rash cream with warning labels accessible to children in care.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Four out of thirteen child files reviewed have an incomplete medical history on file.
Sep 29, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There is no record to date of fire drills recorded. (Corrected on site)
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There is no record to date of tornado drills recorded. (Corrected on site)
Jul 14, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan not available for review.
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