Morning Birds Child Care
2098 NATIVE RD, FT SCOTT, KS 66701Childery 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 (13), Children's Records & Files (9), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 27 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 6, 202515 Findings1 Critical4 Important10 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One of 9 children did not have Emergency Medical Release on file.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Four children napping on cots did not have a bottom cover provided.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Safe Sleep policy did not include all ages.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Provider did not have Health Status form on file.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
One dog and one cat did not have current vaccinations on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Five of 9 children did not have immunization record on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outdoor climbing equipment, swings and slides did not have adequate impact-absorbent material underneath.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Kitchen knives were located in a kitchen drawer with a lock, but still accessible, as an adult's hand could reach into the drawer.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bottle of Ibuprofen was located in a kitchen drawer with a lock, but still accessible to children, as an adult's hand could reach into the drawer. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A mouse trap was located in an unlocked kitchen drawer, accessible to children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Refrigerated syringe of teeth whitening gel was not in a locked container.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Kitchen sink was full of dirty dishes. Food was on the floor underneath the kitchen table. Dirty dishes, spoon and food wrappers were behind a couch in the living room. Dirty laundry was scattered throughout the living area. Opened bag of cat food was on the floor next to the play area and table that children eat at.
- 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 of 9 children 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
One child was missing a Medical Record, one did not have a parents signature and three of 9 did not have it on the current form.
Jan 13, 20252 Findings2 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Two bottles of liquid carpet cleaner were located on counter in kitchen, within reach of children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bathroom did not have individual towels or paper towels.
Nov 15, 202310 Findings2 Critical1 Important7 Administrative
- 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
One of 4 children were missing an Emergency Medical Release on file.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drill record was not available for review.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three of 4 children did not have a current immunization record on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Three full size shovels were laying in the yard of the play area.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bottle of perfume spray was located in an unlocked drawer in the hallway by the children's restroom.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Unlocked cabinet containing cleaning supplies was within reach of children in the hallway by the children's restroom.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Power strip was located within reach of children.
- 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 of 4 children did not have a completed Medical Record on file.
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