USD 214 Daycare
810 N MISSOURI ST, ULYSSES, KS 67880Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (4). Of 21 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20267 Findings1 Critical3 Important3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of nine children records reviewed does not have a current emergency medical release form on file.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Lunch today served without milk.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
The written safe sleep only includes safe sleep practices for infants in care.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit did not include first aid manual.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One staff does not have documentation of current certification in pediatric first aid/pediatric CPR.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One staff has not completed 10 clock-hours of professional development training for licensure year 2026.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Five out of nine children files reviewed did not have a complete medical history.
Feb 27, 20255 Findings2 Important3 Administrative
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Three children files did not have a complete off-premises form on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two out of eleven staff files did not have a record of a tuberculosis test on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
There is no documentation on current certification of pediatric first aid/pediatric CPR on file for 3 staff.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of eleven children files reviewed did not have a health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One childs' file did not have a complete medical record on file.
Jan 13, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
One individual one-site and background check results pending.
Nov 22, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of eleven children files reviewed had an incomplete emergency medical form.
Mar 26, 20244 Findings1 Important3 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
There is no fitted sheet for 2 pac n plays. (corrected on site)
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of 6 children files reviewed did not have current immunizations.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of 6 children files reviewed did not have a health assessment.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Mar 13, 20243 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Two playpens have a mattress set to the bassinette level. (Corrected on site)
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a bottle of dish soap with warning labels on a counter accessible to children. (Corrected on site)
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is standing water in the designated outdoor play area.
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Salome Day CareUlysses · 5/5 Childery Rating
- KCSL Head Start Center UlyssesUlysses · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Kansas Children Service LeagueUlysses · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Sugeys Day Care HomeUlysses · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Kims Korner DaycareUlysses · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Shelton Memorial Christian Church PreschoolUlysses · 5/5 Childery Rating