Dragon Daycare
801 N MAIN ST, BELLE PLAINE, KS 67013Childery 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 13 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 9, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One of ten child files reviewed lack an authorization for emergency medical treatment form.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two of ten child files reviewed lack an up to date medical history form.
Mar 6, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending.
Nov 21, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file does not have a health assessment.
Sep 16, 20246 Findings2 Critical1 Important3 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks. K. Wasser
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One of eight child files reviewed does not have an emergency medical treatment form.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There are no written emergency plans available.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
The stairway leading to the storm shelter has more than two stairs and is unrailed.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
There is no supervision plan available.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two of eight child files reviewed do not have a health assessment.
Dec 7, 20233 Findings1 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Ten of ten files reviewed lack an Authorization for Emergency Medical Care on file.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
No bottom cover on four nap mats with sleeping children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two providers lack eight of sixteen hours of annual in service on file.
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