The Owls Nest
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
- 30
- 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 Emergency Preparedness & Drills (11), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3). Of 29 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 8, 202524 Findings3 Critical19 Important2 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Of the 15 child records reviewed for children in care, two child records do not have current parent/legal guardian permission for emergency medical treatment on file.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Requirements are not posted in the vehicle and a copy of the requirements are not given to drivers as stated by a driver of the vehicle.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
A record of the date of the safety check and corrections made is not on file to review.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff member does not have a record of a negative tb test or x-ray.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Three staff members do not have a completed health status form.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The written emergency plan does not include procedures designating the tasks to be followed by each staff member in an emergency, including ensuring that emergency supplies are readily available.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The first aid kit does not include tape, scissors, elastic bandage, tweezers, or a bottle of water. Partially corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The written emergency plan does not include procedures designating the tasks to be followed by each staff member in an emergency, including assisting the children, including children with special needs, to move to a designated shelter- in-place area and to a designated off-premises relocation site.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The written emergency plan does not include procedures for emergencies for a missing or runaway child, a chemical release, a utility failure, an act of terrorism, and an unscheduled closing.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The written emergency plan does not include procedures to meet the needs of individual children, including each child with special needs and chronic medical conditions.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The written emergency plan does not include procedures designating the tasks to be followed by each staff member in an emergency, including, as appropriate, contacting 911 or other emergency response.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The written emergency plan does not include procedures designating the tasks to be followed by each staff member in an emergency.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The written emergency plan does not include procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up or retrieving health and other required records.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The written emergency plan does not include procedures for reuniting each child with each parent or adult responsible for the child.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The written emergency plan does not include procedures for notifying each parent or adult responsible for a child of any off-premises relocation.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The written emergency plan does not include procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Of the 15 child records reviewed for children in care, 15 child records do not have a completed medical record on the current form provided by the department on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Of the 15 child records reviewed for children in care, one child record does not have a health assessment.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
There is not a written plan for safe sleep practices for children in care of all ages served for those who nap or sleep.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Dry, bulk food that is out of original, opened containers is not labeled with the date and contents.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
A thermometer for the freezer is not clearly visible or available to view to verify the required temperature.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Of the 15 child records reviewed for children in care, 2 child records do not have a record of current immunizations.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One staff member does not have a record of work references.
Aug 22, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individuals on-site and background check results remain pending.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The hot water is maintained at 71 degrees Fahrenheit in the restroom in Room 1. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
There is a gap between the fence and the rock wall on the west side of the playground. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 26, 20232 Findings2 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff is alone with children and has not completed health and safety training.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member is alone with children and does not have certification in first aid and pediatric CPR.