First Presbyterian Liberal Childcare Learning Cent
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, 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
- 59
- 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 10 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (11), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (9). Of 46 total findings, 8 were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Apr 6, 20266 Findings5 Important1 Administrative
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two staff files without a negative TB test on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Water temperature in sink available to children under 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature measure 70.8 degrees Fahrenheit in Room 8. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Facility is not maintaining self-contained units when a wall between the multi-purpose room and dining room was removed. The boarder to separate the multipurpose room and the dining room is 4 1/2 feet tall.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child file without a health assessment on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two children files without current immunizations record.
Mar 9, 20266 Findings5 Important1 Administrative
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two staff files without a negative TB test on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Water in sink available to available to children under 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature measure 59 degrees Fahrenheit in Room 8. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Facility is not maintaining self-contained units when a wall between the multi-purpose room and dining room was removed.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Three children files without a health assessment on file. Two were corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two children files without current immunizations record.
Feb 17, 202613 Findings3 Critical7 Important3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Four out of thirteen children files reviewed does not have a emergency medical treatment form.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff have not completed training for handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has not completed training for prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two staff files without a health status form on file. One was corrected at the time of survey. Two staff files without a negative TB test on file.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Water in sinks available to children under 90 degrees Fahrenheit and over 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures measure 68.5 in Room 8, 131.5 in the boy's bathroom and 132.9 in the girl's bathroom.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Lesson plan in Room 8 is not accessible for review.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Facility is not maintaining self-contained units when a wall between the multi-purpose room and dining room was removed.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Three out of thirteen files reviewed does not have a health assessment on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
In the refrigerator there is an opened package of biscuits and burritos not labeled with the date and contents. (Corrected on site)
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three out of thirteen files reviewed does not have current immunizations on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One staff file does not include date of employment. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One staff file without work references available.
Mar 14, 20256 Findings2 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Five individuals on-site and background check results remain pending.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Three out of seven staff have not obtained certification in pediatric first aid and in pediatric CPR not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Water temperature in the girls' bathroom is measuring under 90 degrees and exceeding 120 degrees in both sinks accessible to children. Temperatures measure 140.7 and 79.4.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Walls in the multipurpose room have peeling paint.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of fourteen child files reviewed does not have current immunizations record available.
Feb 6, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background check is completed as required for 1 individual.
Jan 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
The Multipurpose Room is being used as a unit and does not have written approval by the secretary to use as such.
Sep 18, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Two refrigerators used by the center have food grime at the bottom shelves that need to be cleaned. Corrected on site.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There is some chipped paint in Room 7.
Jul 26, 20246 Findings1 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information of one individual as required to complete background information.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There is a bottle of Hand Sanitizer with warning labels on a table within reach of children.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There is an extension cord in use in Room 7.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There is an uncovered electrical outlet in Room 7, there are children under five years of age in care.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There is some chipped paint in Room 7.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
Facility does not have qualified Program Director meeting the requirements for license capacity.
Apr 18, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual on-site and background check results remain pending.
Jan 12, 20244 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
One out of 12 children files reviewed did not have documentation of required immunizations at time of visit.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of 12 children files reviewed did not have results of the Health Assessment on file at time of visit.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
Facility does not have qualified Program Director meeting the requirements for license capacity.
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