Saint Patrick Early Education 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). Of 21 total findings, 10 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20263 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two of fifteen child files reviewed had an incomplete or no medical record on file at the time of the survey.
Aug 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Facility made changes to the terms of license without KDHE written approval when Multipurpose Room A, licensed for a capacity of 8 children had 12 children present and was being used as a unit, and when the parochial school affiliated with the program moved two school classrooms into the licensed space.
Mar 17, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One of four staff counted in the staff-child ratio lacked documentation of certification in pediatric first aid and CPR at the time of the survey.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Facility made changes to the terms of license without KDHE written approval when Multipurpose Room A, licensed for a capacity of 8 children had 10 children present and was being used as a unit, and when the parochial school affiliated with the program moved two school classrooms into the licensed space.
Jan 22, 202511 Findings4 Critical7 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One of nine child files reviewed had written permission of the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical treatment that had expired per the documentation on file at the time of the survey.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Licensing specialist observed two separate instances of a child being allowed to access bathroom in an unoccupied unit independently and without supervision.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One of four staff counted in the staff-child ratio lacked documentation of certification in pediatric first aid and CPR at the time of the survey.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One of four staff present lacked documentation of basic child development training at the time of the survey.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Per program administration, no tornado drills have been conducted for the facility.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Documentation of fire drills for the 2024-2025 acedemic school year did not include drills for September, October or November at the time of the survey.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Per facility administration, no emergency plan has been developed at this time.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Facility made changes to the terms of license without KDHE written approval when Multipurpose Room A, licensed for a capacity of 8 children had 11 children present and was being used as a unit, and when the parochial school affiliated with the program moved two school classrooms into the licensed space.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Space heaters accessible to children were in use in Room 4B and Multipurpose B at the time of the survey.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Facility has no written plan for safe sleep practices and implementation at the time of the survey.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Two refrigerators and two freezers did not have thermometers at the time of the survey.
Feb 27, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individuals on-site and background checks remain pending.
Jan 19, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for five individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One of six staff lacked documentation of health and safety trainings on file for review.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Children were observed resting and napping on thin sleeping bag-like mats rather than cots or pads.