Kansas Kids Daycare and Preschool
JUNCTION CITY, KS 66441-0000Childery 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.5 / 5
- 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects Kansas's licensing baseline. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Not Available
- 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 (8), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). Of 16 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Water temperature in the child restrooms did not have a minimum temperature of 90 degrees. Sinks averaged around 85 degrees.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Medical history for one child has not been reviewed within the past 12 months.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child file out of 16 files reviewed did not have a health assessment on file. Child has been enrolled longer than 60 days.
Nov 20, 20244 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
On one occasion, six children were left unsupervised in unit Five, when the sole staff member exited the unit with another child. On a second occasion, licensing specialist observed the sole staff member from unit Five in the kitchen, leaving seven children unsupervised in the unit.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff files out of six staff files reviewed did not have safe sleep training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file out of six staff files reviewed did not have documentation of child development on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Four sinks accessible to children do not have hot water available. Sinks are measuring around 71 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dec 21, 20239 Findings6 Critical1 Important2 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file out of 14 files reviewed did not have a complete emergency medical release form on file. Health insurance policy number was missing. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member on site did not have training in medication administration.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member on site did not have training in building and premises safety.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member on site did not have training in prevention of and response to emergencies.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member on site did not have training in emergency preparedness.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member on site did not have training in storage of hazardous materials.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Bathroom handwashing sinks used by children do not have warm water present.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One staff file out of four files reviewed did not have work references on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One staff member on site did not have a record on site available for review. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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