USD 374 Employee Child Care Center
100 N INMAN, SUBLETTE, KS 67877Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), and Children's Records & Files (4). Of 34 total findings, 8 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20264 Findings2 Critical2 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for two individuals.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One lead staff has not received orientation before given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two staff files without work refences.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Documentation of current insurance is not on file.
Jan 21, 202616 Findings5 Critical7 Important4 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 2 individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of eleven child files reviewed without an emergency medical release form on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One lead staff has not received orientation before given responsibility for the care and supervision of children.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff have not complete health and safety training before given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Documentation of qualification for the program director are not on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Three staff files without a health status form on file. Corrected at the of survey. One staff without a negative tb test on file.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
At time of survey there were 11 children in care in Unit 2, the maximum capacity for Unit 2 is 8 children, infants and children under the age of 6. The unit capacity exceeded by 3 children.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Outdoor trash container is not covered.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Lesson plan for Unit 1 is not available for review.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Three out of eleven child files reviewed with an incomplete medical history on file.
- Programs Serving Children with Special Health Care Needs and DisabilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-435
There is a child in care who is on an individual education plan that is not on file.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Written safe sleep practices do not include practices for children over 12 months of age.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Line of authority is not current.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Three staff files without a record of scheduled hours.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two staff files without work references.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two out of eleven child files reviewed without a record of scheduled hours and days of attendance.
Dec 11, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of twelve child files reviewed has an expired emergency medical form on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Last tornado drill is recorded for September 2024.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In one of the bathrooms in Room 3, in an unlocked bathroom counter on the bottom were the following cleaning products with warning labels: Re-Juv-Nal, Disinfectant spray and Clorox spray. (Corrected on site) In another bathroom in Room 3, in an unlocked bottom cabinet with warning labels was a can of NARC-911 spray. (Corrected on site)
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Three out of twelve child files reviewed have an incomplete medial history on file.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
There is a bottle with formula not labeled with the child's name, the contents, and the date and time prepared.
Mar 28, 20249 Findings8 Important1 Administrative
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Five of 13 child files reviewed have an incomplete medical record. One of 13 child files reviewed does not have a current immunization record.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Three children under age 2.5 are present in Unit 2 which is licensed for ages 2.5 to school age. Children are 19 months, 25 months and 26 months. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Toothpaste tubes are accessible to children in Unit 1 and Unit 2. Hand sanitizer is accessible to children in Unit 1. All items are labeled "keep out of reach of children"
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There are two uncovered outlets beside the door to the outdoor play area. Corrected at time of survey. There is an uncovered outlet by the changing table in Unit 2.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The refrigerator in the kitchen does not have a thermometer. Corrected at time of survey. The freezer in Unit 3 does not have a thermometer.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Diapering and toileting procedures are not posted in Unit 2. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
A prepared bottle in the refrigerator is not labeled and does not have a lid covering the nipple.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Current insurance policy is not available for review.