KCSL Head Start Kansas
930 N KANSAS AVE, LIBERAL, KS 67901Childery 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
- 33
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (7), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 18 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 9, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The outdoor designated play area - on one of the walls there is evidence of peeled, chipping paint.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
There is crib not in use in Room 3 storing a backpack, toys and napping supplies.
Jan 13, 202613 Findings2 Critical10 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One out of 14 staff has not completed 16 clock-hours of professional development training for licensure year 2025.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has not completed four of the 16 clock-hours of professional development training in an infant-specific subject.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
No tornado drills were recorded for the months of May, July and November 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First- aid kit is missing the following items: single-use gloves, and an elastic bandage.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Shelter-in-place and off-premises relocation drills not recorded for the 2025 licensure year.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
No fire drills were recorded for the months of January, March, May and July 2025.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Discipline policy does not indicate methods of guidance appropriate for the ages of the children in care. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Exit doors leading to the outside from Room 1 and 3 are being blocked using a baby gate.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 1 there is a pair of adult scissors not in a locked storage and accessible to children in care.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Wall in Rooms 1,3 and 4 have chipping paint accessible to children in care. In the designated outdoor play area on the lower wall there is evidence of chipping, cracking and loss paint accessible to children in care.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Water temperature in sinks available to children in Rooms 3 and 4 measure under 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures measure 88.8, 87.9, 86.3 and 87.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Four out of fifteen child files reviewed without current immunizations on file.
Dec 11, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cpr training not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment. Date of hire is 10/29/2024
Sep 8, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Facility does not have fencing for outdoor play area.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Facility does not have shade, currently shade is provided by trees. Anchored equipment does not have soft landing zone under equipment.
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