KCSL Head Start Center Ulysses
921 N COLLEGE, ULYSSES, KS 67880-0000Childery 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
- Head Start Program
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 18
- 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 (6), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
There is no record of a negative TB test on file for 1 supervised volunteer.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Shelter-in-place and off-premises relocation drills not recorded for the 2025 licensure year.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Children did not wash their hands after lunch.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
One of the walls on the West side of the building has chipping paint across the walls in the designated outdoor play area accessible to children.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In the bathroom located across from the office, the water in the sink accessible to children had hot water with temperature at 75 degrees
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The outdoor trash was uncovered.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of 15 children files reviewed did not have a complete medical history.
Nov 19, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There is a cabinet pushed up against an exit door blocking it.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There are oats on the tile floor, under the sand and water table and over the carpet in the classroom.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of fifteen child files reviewed does not have a medical history available.
Nov 28, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of eight children files reviewed had an incomplete emergency medical release on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In the open kitchen on a ledge was several opened cans of canned goods with sharp lids sticking out on some. Accessible to children, within reach. (Corrected on site)
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