Kiddie Cove
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, GOODLAND, KS 67735-3125Childery 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (20), Children's Records & Files (9), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3). Of 38 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Aug 21, 20254 Findings4 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Tall weeds in the back play area by the swing set area that is accessible to children. Mower, gas can, stacked wood, and other hazards in the back play area accessible to children. Ladders and boards leaning against the house in the back play area accessible to children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Gate not latched to unapproved second floor at licensing specialist arrival. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Electrical outlet uncovered in the bathroom that is accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Diaper cream on low shelf by the diapering area in reach of children. *Corrected at visit* Disinfectant wipes on a low shelf in the bathroom in reach of children. *Corrected at visit* Lotions and bodily care products on low shelf in the bathroom and by the diapering area in reach of children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 1, 202511 Findings1 Critical3 Important7 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three out of five children's Emergency Medical Release is not complete.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Dirty dishes in the sink with dried food from cleaning out the refrigerator last night. Licensing specialist arrived at the facility at 10:20 AM.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit does not contain roll of gauze, scissors, 4X4 gauze, elastic bandage, and a bottle of water.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
Two dogs and five cats rabies vaccination is not current. It was due December 2024.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two out of five children's immunizations are not current.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Lawn mower, gas container, shovels, rake, ladder, stacked boards in the back play area accessible to children. Due to construction of the home there is hazards in the back play area.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Lotion and cleaners on table accessible to children. *Corrected a visit* Carpet cleaner, room freshener, and oils in reach of children in the living room. *Corrected a visit* Cleaners by diapering area. *Corrected a visit* Toothpaste, face lotion, alcohol wipes, and face cleaner on low shelf in the bathroom in reach of children. *Corrected at visit* Cleaner on stovetop in the kitchen in reach of children. Cleaners under the kitchen sink in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. *Corrected at visit* Cleaning supplies and laundry soap on low shelf in the laundry room. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outlet uncovered in the nap room by the diapering area. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan does not state how the outdoor time is completed with the construction at the facility.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of five children's medical record is not complete.
Apr 22, 20258 Findings1 Critical7 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of three children's Emergency Medical Release is not complete.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of three children's immunizations are current.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Rubbing alcohol on low shelf in the bathroom accessible to children. *Corrected at visit* Lotion on low shelf in the living room accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Nasal wash on low shelf in the bathroom accessible to children. *Corrected at visit* Prescription medicine on low shelf in the living room accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Two containers of dipping tobacco product in reach of children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of three children's medical record is not complete.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of three children's health assessment is not on file.
Feb 24, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Dawn soap on a low shelf was accessible to the children in the kitchen. *Corrected at visit* Kids toothpaste on low shelf in the bathroom was accessible to the children. *Corrected at visit* Disinfectant wipes in the playroom by the diapering area were accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Prescription medications on low shelf in the dining room were accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
At surveyor arrival gate was not latched to the unapproved upstairs. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 27, 20244 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Per collateral contacts, provider only served the children peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch with no other food items and nothing to drink.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per collateral contacts, provider used prohibited methods of punishment when the provider fed children broth and carrots only due to their behavior. No other food items were served.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per provider statement, provider used prohibited methods of punishment by thumping a child on the forehead and then smacking a child on the cheek as to say that she was in charge not the child.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
At surveyor arrival gate was not latched to the unapproved upstairs. *Corrected at survey*
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 16, 20244 Findings4 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Substitute provider has not completed CPR and first aid training. Substitute provider was alone with five children in care at surveyor's arrival.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Substitute provider has not completed SIDS training. At surveyor arrival substitute provider was at the facility with 5 children in care.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Orientation not complete for substitute provider that was given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children. At surveyor arrival substitute provider was at the facility with 5 children in care.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Mower, rake, and shovel are in the outdoor play area that children have access to.
Jul 18, 20234 Findings1 Important3 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
One child's food for lunch was served directly on a bare surface, the table top. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Shovels, Stacked wood, metal pipes, ladder, Seven-Insect Spray, and tall weeds in the back play area accessible to children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Tooth paste on low shelf in the bathroom accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Medicines on low shelf in the bathroom accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
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