Creative Minds Child Care 3
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, PAXICO, KS 66526Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 16 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20258 Findings4 Critical4 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
A complete emergency medical release is not on file for five children.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Documentation of completion of health and safety training is not on file for two staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Documentation of orientation is not on file for two staff working at the facility for over 7 days.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Documentation of a negative TB test is not on file for one staff.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The cabinet below the sink in the kitchen is unlocked and contains multiple chemicals. The restroom in the multipurpose room has a can of air freshener spray on the sink.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
During survey, one window was open that was not screened. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
A completed medical record is not on file for two of eleven children's files reviewed.
Jan 3, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual on-site and background check results remain pending.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Upon specialists' arrival, one infant in Room 8, age 5 months, was napping in a swing.
Aug 5, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member working for the facility has a first aid/CPR certification that did not include a practical application component.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Grass in the outdoor play area is overgrown.
Jun 12, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three of twenty one children's files reviewed lack an emergency medical release.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member working in the facility for over 30 days does not have current first aid/CPR certification.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
A negative TB test is not on file for one staff member.
Jun 6, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 4 individuals as required to complete background checks.
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