Rins Daycare
304 W 1ST AVE, MEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104Childery 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (10), Building & Premises Safety (6), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 17 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 4, 20265 Findings2 Important3 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
The safe sleep policy lacks detail for all ages of children in care.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
There is dog feces in the outdoor play area accessible to children.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One of seven child files reviewed lack current immunizations.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One outlet is uncovered in the living room and accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of the survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Oct 8, 20243 Findings3 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is no 2A 10B:C fire extinguisher available.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A broken slide is in the outdoor play area and is accessible to children in care.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file does not have a medical history.
Mar 7, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two child files do not have an emergency medical release form.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two child files do not have immunizations.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two child files do not have a completed medical record.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Feb 22, 20242 Findings2 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Front entrance has five stairs with no rail.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One of five child files reviewed has an incomplete medical record.
Nov 9, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One of five child files reviewed has an incomplete emergency medical release.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Front entrance has five stairs with no rail.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One of five child files reviewed has an incomplete medical record.
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