Kuddly Kids Child Care
210 N MISSOURI #3, ULYSSES, KS 67880-0000Childery 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 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (18), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (13), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (4). Of 39 total findings, 10 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Jul 2, 202512 Findings3 Critical2 Important7 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Three individuals on-site working, volunteering and background checks remain pending.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two children files did not have a complete emergency medical treatment form on file. (1 was corrected on site)
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
There are 2 play pens in use with no fitted sheet.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
There are 3 infants in care and 3 play pens, per provider 2 infants use the same play pen at different times.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child's file did not have current immunizations on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
Upon arrival at 9:50 am, one provider present with 13 children. Three children under 12 months of age, 6 children 5 to 10 years of age and 4 children at least 5 years but under 10 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum number of group size by 5 children. At 10:05am, a second provider arrived. Two providers present with 13 children: 3 children under 12 months, 6 children 12 months to 5 years old and 4 children 5 to 10 years of age. Providers exceeded maximum number of children by one child.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
Upon arrival at 9:50am, one provider present with 13 children. Three children under 12 months of age, 6 children 12 months but under 5 years of age and 4 children at least 5 but under 10 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum number of children in 12 months to 5 years of age category by 3 children and exceeded maximum number of children in 5 to 10 years of age category by 2 children. At 10:05am, a second provider arrived. Two providers present with 13 children: 3 children under 12 months old, 6 children 12 months to 5 years old and 4 children 5 years to 10 years of age. Providers exceeded number of children in 5 to 10 years of age by one child.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
There is no documentation on file of health and safety training completed by 1 provider.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a bottle of Dreft product with warning labels on the floor near the back door accessible to children. (Corrected on site)
- 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's file did not have a medical history on file.
May 15, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a power hand drill on the kitchen counter accessible to children.
Mar 10, 20258 Findings2 Critical2 Important4 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Three individuals on-site working, volunteering and background checks remain pending.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Four children files did not have a complete emergency medical treatment on file. (One was corected on site).
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
A 4-month-old was napping with a light blanket swaddled on baby. (Corrected on site)
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Upon arrival at 1:50pm, a 4-month-old was napping in a swing. (Corrected upon LS request)
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three children files did not have current immunizations on file.
- 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
Three children files did not have a health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three children files did not have a completed medical record.
Dec 18, 20244 Findings1 Critical1 Important2 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Two individuals on-site and background check results remain pending.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One provider does not have a record of a negative TB test on file 30 days after the date of employment.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
There is no documentation of health and safety training on file for 1 provider. (Corrected on site)
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two providers have not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR 30 calendar days after the date of employment.
Oct 23, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks.
Aug 19, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of eighteen child files reviewed have an incomplete Emergency Medical form on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two out of eighteen child files reviewed do not have current immunization record available.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of eighteen child files reviewed has an incomplete medical record.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of eighteen child files reviewed do not have a health assessment available.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
May 23, 20248 Findings2 Critical1 Important5 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Five out of eighteen child files reviewed have an incomplete/missing Emergency Medical form on file.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Disaster plan does not include the required missing child emergency. Corrected on site.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
There is no negative TB test on file for one of the volunteers.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Four out of eighteen child files reviewed do not have current immunization record available.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
There is no documentation available of received orientation for one of the providers.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the kitchen area there are two electrical outlets uncovered accessible to children in care. Corrected on site.
- 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
Three out of eighteen child files reviewed do not a medical record available. Two out of eighteen child files reviewed do not have a health assessment available.
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