Natureplay Preschool at Meadowbrook
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 24, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Written emergency plans do not include procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up health and other required records.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Of the fifteen records reviewed for children in care, two children do not have complete medical history forms on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
The form provided by the department providing information to parents of children in care about the benefits of annual, well-child health assessments for children under six years of age, and biennial health assessments for children six years of age and older is not posted in a conspicuous place, does not have copies available that are provided to the parent, or is not clear if it is available to the parent at the time the child is enrolled.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Of the fifteen records reviewed for children in care, one child has an incomplete medical record form on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Of the fifteen records reviewed for children in care, one child does not have a health assessment on file.
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Current pediatric CPR and first aid not on file for one staff member.
Oct 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
There are areas along the bottom of the west fence with gaps ranging from 6 inches to 8 inches. There is a nail protruding from a wood pallet. The nail was corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit