Kids Come First Childcare
19810 MISSION, STILWELL, KS 66085-0000Childery 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
- 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 (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 7, 20255 Findings2 Important3 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Safe sleep written plan was not on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit lacks all required supplies.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Certificate is not on file for this area.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Certificate is not on file for this area.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Certificate is not on file for this area.
Jul 12, 20246 Findings2 Important4 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills were not recorded for April or May 2024.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
A fire drill was not recorded for December 2023.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child (out of 10) needs updated immunization records on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The back deck needs repaired. The children play on the deck and there is a broken baluster.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A kitchen drawer, containing foil, has a safety latch that is no longer working properly.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
Aug 4, 20232 Findings2 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One medication was not stored in a locked box in the refrigerator.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Diaper rash cream and sanitizing wipes were stored in unlocked drawers near the changing pad.
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