Sunset Childcare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, GOODLAND, KS 67735Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (14), Children's Records & Files (6), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). Of 31 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 16, 202517 Findings1 Critical5 Important11 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One providers health status form is not on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit does not contain manual, scissors, gloves, tweezers, roll of gauze, 4X4 gauze, elastic bandage, and water.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drill was not documented for September 2024, January through May 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drill was not documented for September 2024, January through Mary 2025.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diaper procedure is not posted by the diaper changing area.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Five out of ten children's immunizations are not current or on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider's Health and Safety Training is not on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outdoor trash in the outdoor play area is not covered.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Gas drops on low shelf in the kitchen cabinet accessible to children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outlets are not covered in the kitchen area that are accessible to children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Air freshener on the back of the toilet in the bathroom in reach of children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
In back play area it contained a mower, shovel, rake, and metal rods that are accessible to children. Garage door is not locked in the play area and children have access to hazards items.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Water and sewerage systems are due for the yearly check. Last checked on May 2024.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Children have access to the garage due to the door not being locked. Scentsy burning in the kitchen that children have access to.
- 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 out of ten children's health assessment is not on file.
Jun 27, 20243 Findings3 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Electrical outlet in the kitchen is uncovered accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Disinfectant wipes on the kitchen counter in reach of children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of nine children's Health Assessment is not on file.
May 20, 202411 Findings1 Critical2 Important8 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of ten children's Emergency Medical Release is not complete.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan for lock down states the unapproved basement will be used.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Methods of discipline are not clearly stated on the discipline policy for children under 2 1/2 years. No discipline policy available for 2 1/2 years to 5 yrs of age.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider's First Aid and CPR is not completed due to the provider completing online only. Substitute First Aid and CPR not completed.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Substitute orientation is not complete and on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Basement steps are not railed and used for tornado.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Steps going to the basement have a drop off on one side due to no wall.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Trampoline netting is not zipped or attached to the trampoline on all sides.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Blind cords in the living room are accessible to children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan does not include when the children are in the bedroom that the door is left open. It also does not state how children 5 years and above are outside with out adult superviaion.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of ten children's Medical Record is not complete. Five out of ten children's Health Assessment is not on file.
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