Kids Connection
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, CLAY CENTER, KS 67432Childery 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 Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 9 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 9, 20256 Findings1 Critical1 Important4 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Documentation for 2025 tornado drills is not available.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child file out of eight files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two child files out of eight files do not have their medical history documented on the current form.
- 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
One child file out of eight files reviewed did not have a medical record on file.
Sep 27, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for two individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Children did not wash hands before or after snack.
Oct 11, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file out of five child files reviewed does not have a complete Emergency Medical Release form on file as it is missing end date of care. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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