Saint Paul Lutheran Preschool
816 9TH ST, CLAY CENTER, KS 67432-0000Childery 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 13 total findings, 7 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 14, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Documentation of all health and safety training is not available for two staff members on site.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
A thermometer is not present in the refrigerator.
Feb 3, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual.
Nov 20, 20247 Findings4 Critical3 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have emergency preparedness training.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have building and premises safety training.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions training.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have handling and storage of hazardous materials training.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One child file out of 11 child files reviewed does not have emergency contact information on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have work references available for review.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One staff file out of two staff files reviewed does not have record education and experience available for review.
Oct 30, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Program Director does not have current CPR/FA certification as it expired 10/15/2023.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Regular volunteer does not have documentation of negative TB test. Volunteer is on site and has been employed more than 30 days.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Scissors located in the childcare area are accessible to children and not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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