Loving Kids Child Care
618 KACHINA CT, ULYSSES, KS 67880Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (7), Children's Records & Files (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 15 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20253 Findings3 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the designated outdoor play area is an unlocked shed are tools, a container of paint, and containers of bug spray accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the living room on a tv stand is a tube of diaper rash cream and on the kitchen counter is a container of Febreze both items with "keep out of reach" labels accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a set of knives on the kitchen counter accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 26, 20249 Findings1 Critical3 Important5 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of ten child files reviewed has an incomplete Emergency Medical Release form on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
HA assessment for one of the providers is not recorded on forms supplied by the Kansans department of health and environment.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There is no fire drill recorded for the month of May 2024.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There is no tornado drill recorded for the month of May 2024.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of ten child files reviewed does not have current immunizations available.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
On the kitchen counter there is a bottle of magnesium with warning labels accessible to children in care. Corrected on site.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
In an unlocked bathroom cabinet, there is a tube of toothbrush and a bottle of hairs spray with warning labels accessible to children in care.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of ten child files reviewed has an incomplete medical record on file. One out of ten child files reviewed does not have a health assessment available.
Jun 29, 20233 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
There is no record of a negative TB on file for one resident.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the living room on the fireplace edge are the follwowing products with warning labels: Lysol wipes 3 and Defreeze spray with warning labels x 2 and a bottle of hand sanitizer, accessible to children. (Corrected on site)
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
At time of arrival, a 8 year old was in the basement, there is no fire safety approval on file for prior use. (Corrected on site)
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