Clay County Child Care Center Inc
314 COURT ST, CLAY CENTER, KS 67432-0000Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 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.
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
- 40
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (6), and Building & Premises Safety (5). Of 24 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20267 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Three staff files out of seven files reviewed did not have documentation of orientation. Two staff files out of seven files reviewed did not have documentation of all health and safety training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff members out seven do not have current CPR/First Aid on file. Certifications are expired.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Three staff files out of seven staff files have not had their health status form reviewed in the last 12 months.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two staff files out of seven staff files reviewed do not have a health status form on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child file out of 21 files reviewed does not have a medical history form that has been reviewed within the past 12 months.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two child files out of 21 files reviewed did not have a complete medical record. The health history forms were missing parent signature.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
A thermometer is not present in the refrigerator and freezer located in Room 112.
Apr 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per video footage from 04/14/2025, a staff member used forms of corporal punishment while managing a four-year-old child's behavior. Staff member pulled and pushed the child, attempting to keep the child seated in one spot. Staff member used their hand to smack the side of the child's head, on the cheek. Child attempted to hold their head after being hit. Staff member grabbed the child by the wrist, while the child asked "Why'd you hit me? You hit me." Staff member proceeded to yank the child upwards by the arms, forcing the child to stand up and leave the classroom together.
Feb 3, 20257 Findings2 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans are not developed to include a serious injury and lack detail specific to the location of the facility.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Three staff files out of six staff files reviewed do not have documentation of orientation available for review.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Water in a sink used by children in Room 126 reaches 123.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Products bearing keep out of reach of children warning labels such as toothpaste, lotion, deodorant and various cleaning supplies located in Rooms 112, Room 123 and Room 126 are not in locked storage.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Adult scissors located in Room 123 and Room 126 are not in locked storage.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two child files out of 14 child files reviewed do not have a health assessment on file. Children have been enrolled longer than 60 days.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Current liability insurance is not available for review.
Feb 13, 20249 Findings2 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two child files out of 16 files reviewed do not have an emergency medical release form on file. One child file out of 16 files reviewed does not have a complete emergency medical release form on file. Health insurance information is missing.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Four staff members on site have not had orientation.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Eleven child files out of 16 files reviewed do not have a complete medical record on file. Nine files are missing a health assessment. Two files are missing a health assessment and current immunizations. One child file out of 16 files reviewed does not have a medical record, immunization record, or health assessment on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff file out of eight files reviewed did not have a negative TB skin test on file containing the staff members name.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Specialist observed diapers disposed of in an uncovered container in Room 123.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hot water in Room 112, 123, and the multi purpose room exceeded 110 degrees. Water temperature ranged from 121 to 123 degrees.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Dawn dish soap, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, lice shampoo and other items bearing warning labels located in the multipurpose room are not in locked storage.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Written delegation of administrative authority is not current.
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