Natureplay Preschool at Mill Creek Activity Center
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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 8 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 27, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There are not procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up or retrieving health and other required records.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
The current license is not posted.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Several containers of hand sanitizer are placed on shelves around the classroom. The shelves are not five feet or higher. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Some of the water bottles are not individually-marked. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Information is not provided to the 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 on the form provided by the department to the parent at the time the child is enrolled or posted in a conspicuous place, with copies of the form available to parents on request.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
There are two bottles of surface disinfectant and a bottle of soapy water stored on top of the fridge. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 10, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical treatment from is expired for two children out of eight records reviewed.
Feb 20, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical release form incomplete for one child out of seven records reviewed.