Valley Center Methodist Preschool
560 N PARK ST, VALLEY CENTER, KS 67147-0000Childery 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 39
- 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), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 7 total findings, 3 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 14, 20257 Findings3 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for two individuals as required to completed background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Out of 15 child records reviewed, one child does not have an emergency medical authorization form on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Out of five staff files reviewed, two staff do not have orientation documentation on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Out of five staff files reviewed, two staff do not have a health status form on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The first-aid kit does not include an elastic bandage, tweezers, and a bottle of water.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Out of 15 child records reviewed, one child does not have a complete medical record form on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Liability insurance is not available for review.
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