Creating Connections Preschool
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
- 30
- 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 (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 7 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 4, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
In a program statement to licensing specialist and documentation provided to parent through the parent app for an incident on 1/30/2026, a child reportedly was unaccounted for, unattended and unsupervised when the child was able to go outside alone.
Oct 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Two electrical outlets in 110 Green Room were observed uncovered at the time of the survey.- Corrected by assistant director at the time of the survey.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Medical records on file for five of eight children in care were incomplete or not updated at the time of the survey.
Sep 26, 20242 Findings2 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for twelve individuals as required to complete background checks. -corrected by program director at the time of the survey.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Eleven out of eleven children enrolled lacked authorization for emergency medical treatment on file at the time of survey.
Jul 15, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Outdoor play space lacked surfacing under play anchored play equipment.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Cold storage did not have visible thermometer.