Laceys Home Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, CLAY CENTER, KS 67432-7828Childery 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (7), Children's Records & Files (4), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 23, 20259 Findings2 Important7 Administrative
- And 28- 4-127K.A.R. 28-4-124
One child file out of six files reviewed did not have authorization for emergency medical care.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Two dogs on site do not have current rabies vaccines on file. One vaccine expired 2/10/2024 and one vaccine expired 12/26/2024.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
One outlet located in the play space did not have an outlet cover present. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
One swing located in the outdoor play area is not anchored.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Impact-absorbent material is not present under a swing in the outdoor play area.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Cleaning supplies located under the kitchen sink and body care products located in the bathroom contained warning labels and were accessible to children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Licensing specialist observed a seven year old child asleep in a room with the door closed.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file out of six files reviewed did not have a medical record on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Nov 2, 20234 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file out of six child files reviewed does not have a complete Emergency Medical Release form on file, as it is missing start date to care.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
October 2023 fire drill is not recorded.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Four dogs and three cats do not have current immunizations on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file out of six child files does not have a complete medical record, as it is missing a health assessment.
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