First Steps Child Care
601 N WEST AVE, ANTHONY, KS 67003Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 7, 20255 Findings5 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two of Two staff members do not have a current pediatric first aid and cpr certificate.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Disinfecting wipes, baby powder and diaper rash cream stating to keep out of reach of children are accessible to children in care. Provider corrected this at the time of the survey.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A power drill is accessible to children in care. Provider corrected this at the time of the survey.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a metal shovel in the outdoor play area. Provider corrected this at the time of the survey.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two of ten child files reviewed do not have a complete medical history.
Oct 15, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Four of 13 child files reviewed do not have an authorization for emergency medical care. Six of 13 child files reviewed have an incomplete authorization for emergency medical care.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One staff file does not have an orientation.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A container of disinfecting wipes are accessible to children. This is labeled, "Keep out of reach of children." A container of Oxy clean powder is accessible to children. This is labeled, "Keep out of reach of children." Both items were moved to no longer be accessible to children. Corrected at the time survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two of 13 child files reviewed do not have a health assessment.
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