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Childery

Livewell Northwest Kansas Inc Kids Port

460 N GARFIELD, COLBY, KS 67701-0000Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:39
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 12 Findings · 8% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: May 6, 2025
1 Critical4 Important7 Administrative

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. May 6, 20259 Findings4 Important5 Administrative
    • Parental AccessK.A.R. 28-4-123

      Written documentation is not on file to inform the parent/guardians about the use of cameras in the facility.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      First aid kit does not contain 4x4 gauze and an elastic bandage.

    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      Diapering pad has a couple tears in the plastic mat.

    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      Discipline policy does not note the current method being used. Methods of discipline are not clearly stated in the discipline policy for children under 2 1/2 years.

    • Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)

      One out of eleven children's immunizations are not complete.

    • Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a

      One staff did not have the complete health and safety training they are missing Prevention and response to emergency- allergies, building and premises safety, and Handling hazardous materials.

    • FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115

      Constipation medicine in the refrigerator not in a locked box.

    • FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115

      Dawn Soap on the kitchen counter accessible to children. *Corrected at visit* Detangler spray in a bathroom drawer in reach of children.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
  2. May 7, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Administrative
    • EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127

      One out of sixteen children's Emergency Medical Release not complete.

    • Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)

      Two out of sixteen children's Immunizations are not complete.

    • Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117

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