Southwoods Kids Early Learning Center and Parents Day Out
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
- 35
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (6), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 16 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 13, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member lacks training in prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include an evacuation route for the designated off-premises relocation site. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Room 4: Children did not have their hands washed after eating morning snack. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 4: Disposables wipes and adult scissors are in an unlocked cabinet. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Well child health assessment is not shared with parents. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 6, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There was Aveeno Lotion in unlocked storage in room 3. This was corrected at the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There were sharp adult scissors in unlocked storage in room 3 and 4. This was corrected at the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The hot water temperature is 124.4 degrees F.
Nov 27, 20238 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical release form incomplete for one child out of nine records reviewed.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Current immunizations not on file for 2 children out of nine records reviewed.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
All ages not included in the discipline policy.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Disinfectant, hand sanitizer, and adult scissors not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-436
Bottom and top cover unavailable for the children's nap pads in room one.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Ground cover unavailable under swings exposing the weed barrier cloth in the outdoor play area.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Thermometer is broken in the refrigerator.