South Barber USD 255 Daycare
913 MAIN ST, KIOWA, KS 67070Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). Of 14 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20257 Findings2 Important5 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
The safe sleep plan does not include all ages of children in care.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Three of five child files reviewed lack an off premise permission form.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One of five child files reviewed does not have current immunizations.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One of two staff files reviewed does not have an orientation.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Diaper rash cream is labeled to keep out of reach of children and is accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One of five child files reviewed does not have a health assessment.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Oct 17, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One of eight child files reviewed has an incomplete Authorization for emergency medical care form.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two of two staff files reviewed does not have a Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification.
Oct 25, 20235 Findings1 Critical4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One of six child files reviewed is missing an emergency medical release.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One of six child files reviewed is missing an immunization record.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two providers have not completed orientation.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One of six child files reviewed is missing a health assessment. One of six child files reviewed is missing a medical record.
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