Dreamz Childcare Center LLC
421 E 2ND ST, LIBERAL, KS 67901Childery 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
- 93
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (9), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4). Of 34 total findings, 7 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Unable to determine if food is maintained due to there is no thermometer available to test the temperature.
Jan 13, 202612 Findings2 Critical8 Important2 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of eleven child files reviewed with an incomplete emergency medical release form on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 3, on the changing table there are 3 tubes of diaper rash cream with warning labels accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of survey. In Room 4 and 5 there is toothpaste not in a locked storage and accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of survey. There is a can of febreeze not in a locked storage and accessible to children in care on top of the counter near entrance.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Parental AccessK.A.R. 28-4-123
Parents or legal guardians are not informed in writing that cameras are used in the facility.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One out of six staff files did not have a negative TB test on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two out of eleven child files reviewed without a health assessment on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of eleven child files reviewed medical history is not on current form. Four out of eleven child files reviewed with an incomplete/missing medical history form on file.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
One cot when not in use is store in the bathroom in Room 3.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
The outdoor play area does not provide shade.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Today's lunch did not include a vegetable.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Refrigerator in Room 4 does not contain a thermometer. Refrigerator and freezer use for meals in the kitchen does not contain a thermometer.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One out of eleven child files reviewed with an incomplete record of scheduled hours and days of attendance.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One out of seven staff files reviewed did not have a record of scheduled hours to date. (Corrected on site)
Dec 17, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
At time of survey, in Room 1, there was a 5-year-old in care. The Room is licensed for 12 months to 2 1/2 years of age.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There is chipping paint on one of the walls in Room 1 accessible to children in care.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
The canopy in the outside outdoor play area used by the toddler rooms is not in place to provide both sunshine and shade.
Feb 11, 20254 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for 8 individuals.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
In Room 2 the lead teacher has not completed four hours of professional development training in an infant-specific subject later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment. In Room 3 the lead teachers completed only two hours of professional development training in an infant-specific subject later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Three staff have not completed 16 annual professional clock hours for calendar year 2024.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Safe sleep policy does not include practices for children over 12 months of age.
Dec 9, 20249 Findings2 Critical7 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff have not completed 16 annual professional clock hours for calendar year 2024.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
In Room 2 the lead teacher has not completed four hours of professional development training in an infant-specific subject later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment. In Room 3 the lead teacher has not only completed two hours of professional development training in an infant-specific subject later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First-aid kit does not include the following: cleansing agent or liquid soap and bottle of water for washing/cleansing.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room #4 in an unlocked cabinet are two tubes of diaper rash cream with keep out of reach of children bearing warning label accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Walls in Room #4 have peeling paint.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
There is no daily schedule available in Room #4.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
There is no Lesson plan available for Room #4.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Safe sleep policy does not include practices for children over 12 months of age.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
There is no thermometer in the freezer in Room #4.
Mar 8, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In an unlocked storage closet there are gallons of paint and tools are accessible to children in care. In a bathroom in the hallway there is air freshener in unlocked storage. Items are labeled keep out of reach of children.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Infant playground - Swing is not anchored. School age playground - There is a broken tub containing toys. the tub has sharp edges. There is a riding toy with ripped seat that is beyond repair. The lattice on the fence is falling down. There are broken pieces of lattice that are sharp.
Dec 19, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Two children's files did not have current immunization, as recommended on file at time of visit.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Plastic Lattice used for fencing in the play area is partly fallen over, not attached to fence post properly, causing hazard to children in care if completely fallen on children.
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