KinderCare Learning Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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.5 / 5
- 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. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 157
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (6), Building & Premises Safety (6), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (5). Of 31 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 202610 Findings1 Critical8 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Four staff members are missing documentation of precautions when transporting children training on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The first aid kit is missing an elastic bandage.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The emergency plan does not include an evacuation route for the off- premises site. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The following rooms have items stored out of locked storage: Infant: Disinfectant sprays and diapering supplies are stored in an unlocked cabinet less than five feet. Toddler A: Disinfectant sprays and diapering supplies are stored in an unlocked cabinet less than five feet. 2-A: Disinfectant sprays are stored on the diaper changing table. K-A: Disinfectant sprays are stored in an unlocked cabinet less than five feet and toothpaste is stored on the counter. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Cots are not labeled and designated for use by a single child in Toddler A. There is no sleeping equipment available for children in K-B. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Three prepared bottles of formula do not have covers on the nipples. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Kitchen: Frozen potatoes, pancakes, nuggets, and chicken stored in the freezer that are not labeled with the date and contents. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Crackers stored out of their original container are not labeled with the date and contents in Toddler A and Toddler B. Kitchen: Dry pastas and cereals are not labeled with the date. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for three children out of the fourteen files reviewed. Partially corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 13, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
An infant, twelve months of age and not yet walking independently, was napping on a cot in the Infant Room.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Four cots in the Toddler B and 4-B units, and six cots in the 4-A unit were separated by less than twenty-four inches. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 26, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Six tubes of diaper cream were stored on top of a diaper changing table within the reach of children in the Infant Room. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Adult scissors were out of locked stored. Scissors were located on a counter, approximately two feet from the floor, in 4-A, and on top of cubbies, approximately four feet from the floor, in K-B. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Twelve cots were not separated by at least 24 inches in all directions in 4-A.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
A top and bottom cover was not provided for one sleeping child, who was eight years of age, in the School Age Room. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Infant room: The cabinet above the diaper table is unlocked exposing numerous cleaning chemicals. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Infant room: The time expressed is not labeled on the prepared bottles of breast milk in the refrigerator.
Jun 27, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
The facility did not submit identifying information for one (1) individual as required to complete background checks.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Three (3) children, five (5) years of age, were not supervised by a facility staff person when left alone with an adult that is not an employee of the facility.
Jan 19, 202411 Findings3 Critical8 Important
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Roll of gauze not included in the first-aid kit in the vehicle used to transport children.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130(a)(4)(A)
Health assessments not in the vehicle when transporting children.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
One child was missing updated immunizations and one child was missing a medical record on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff person's health asssessment was not recorded on a KDHE form.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Toilet paper unavailable in the bathroom in room 3-A. Paper towels unavailable in room K-B. Both corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Trash can not covered in room 3-A.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Current written program plans not posted in the 3-A and 2-A rooms. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Thermometer unavailable in the kitchen freezer.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Menu not posted. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit