Golden Rule Preschool
412 S COLLEGE ST, SCOTT CITY, KS 67871-0000Childery 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Parent Communication & Policies (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 13 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Twelve children files reviewed had an incomplete off premises form.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Four staff files do not include current health status forms.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Unit 1 the water temperature reads 78.9, only cold water is available.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Unit 1 -in an unlocked cabinet are 4 adult scissors. (Corrected on site) In Unit 2- in an unlocked cabinet drawer there is a pair of adult scissors. (Corrected on site) In Unit 2- in an unlocked cabinet drawer there is a bottle of white out with warning labels. (Corrected on site)
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of twelve children files reviewed had an incomplete medical history.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
In unit 2- the refrigerator does not have a thermometer.
Dec 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
One out of ten children files reviewed did not have a complete off- premises form on file.
Dec 11, 20236 Findings2 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information of two individuals as required to complete background information.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
There is no documentation on file for 1 staff for education requirements on file.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Two out of twelve children files did not have a complete signed permission on file. (Corrected on site)
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One out of seven staff files reviewed did not have a health assessment on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One out of seven staff files reviewed does not have a negative TB test on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two out of seven staff files reviewed did not have work references on file.
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