Countryside Child Development Center
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.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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3). Of 13 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 116: A bottle of disinfectant was out on the counter next to the sink accessible to children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Licensing specialist observed a metal fence tie protruding from the lower portion of the toddler playground fence. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 21, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprinted- based background checks are completed as required for 1 individual.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The Blue mat in room 118 needs to be repaired or replaced. Toy shelf in room 118 has a trim piece that needs to be replaced or repaired. (Both Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Area rug in room 203 needs to be removed or replaced due to tripping hazard. (corrected at visit)
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
One extension cord in room 208 needed outlet covers. (Corrected at visit)
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
In room 208 dry bulk food was not stored in food -grade plastic bag. (Corrected at visit)
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
In room 107 bottle in the refrigerator needed nipple cover. (Corrected at Visit)
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
In room 107 bottles needed to be labeled. (Corrected at visit)
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 28, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One out of 15 employee files reviewed did not have Health Assessment on KDHE form
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 209 had scissors not in locked storage. (Corrected at Visit) Room 119 had Lysol wipes and Lysol spray not in locked storage.(Corrected at Visit)
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Infant Sleeping area was not separate from the play area.