The Nurture Nest
JUNCTION CITY, KS 66441Childery 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 29, 20259 Findings1 Critical3 Important5 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
Provider does not have documentation of a TB test on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include procedures for preventing allergic reactions of children.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Copy of the diapering procedures is not posted in the diaper changing area.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Applicant has not completed health and safety training. Applicant submitted application more than 30 calendar days ago.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Multiple bodily care products located in a bathroom are accessible to children and not in locked storage.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Razor located in the bathroom used by children is accessible to children and not in locked storage.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Impact-absorbent material is not available under a swing set and slide structure.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two children do not have a medical history form on file.
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