Livewell Northwest Kansas Inc Kids Port
460 N GARFIELD, COLBY, KS 67701-0000Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 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.
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 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
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
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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