Kandaces Family Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, HILL CITY, KS 67642Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (10), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5), and Children's Records & Files (3). Of 22 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 21, 20256 Findings1 Critical1 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three child files with written permission for emergency medical treatment forms not on current form.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One provider is without a health status form.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two providers are without current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certifications.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Wax warmer, in use, in bathroom accessible to children and presenting a burn hazard. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Laundry soap, bearing a label stating keep out of reach of children, accessible on washer in bathroom. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three child files with medical history forms not on current form.
Sep 19, 20249 Findings4 Important5 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Bottles for a three-month-old and five-month-old not labeled with children's names. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Five-month-old observed sleeping swaddled. Corrected at time of survey, per surveyor's request.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills not recorded for June, July, and August of 2024.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills not recorded for June, July, and August of 2024.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Stairs leading to outdoor play area not guarded on either side to prevent a child from falling.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Exterior door with wood split and peeling.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Facility is without a smoke detector on the second level.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Stairs leading to outdoor play area are not railed.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Climbing dome not anchored to prevent movement of the equipment.
Sep 26, 20237 Findings1 Critical3 Important3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted at time of survey.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans were not posted.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Last recorded tornado drill was on May 10th, 2023.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Last recorded fire drill was on June 9th, 2023.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One electrical outlet in both the kitchen and bathroom was left uncovered and in reach of children. *Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Rabbit cage, in back play area, has feces on the outside of cage and in reach of children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Dish Soap and hand sanitizer were found above the kitchen sink in reach of children bearing warning labels. *Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
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