West Village Head Start
1024 N WEST ST, WICHITA, KS 67203-1226Childery 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
- Head Start Program
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), and Building & Premises Safety (4). Of 26 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to completed background check.
Dec 18, 202510 Findings1 Critical8 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One of nine staff files reviewed does not have current certification on file for pediatric first aid and CPR.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Five of nine staff files reviewed do not have the health status form on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills are not recorded for January - August of 2025 and November 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills are not available for review.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Fluoride medication was not in locked storage in the Yellow, Green and Orange classrooms.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Cleaning supplies and air freshener were not in locked storage under sink in the Yellow classroom.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The temperature in the Aqua Room was not properly maintained when the room temperature was 63 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected during 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
Breast milk in the Pink classroom does not have the time expressed on the label.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One of 11 child files reviewed does not have a current immunization record on file.
Dec 3, 20244 Findings2 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two of 11 staff files reviewed had online training that did not include a practical application component or demonstration in front of an instructor.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One of 11 staff files reviewed did not have current certification on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two of eight children's files reviewed do not have current immunization record on file.
Dec 7, 202311 Findings2 Critical9 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Current certification for pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is not on file for two of 10 staff files reviewed.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Documentation of orientation is not on file for one of 10 staff files reviewed.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff out of nine does not have documentation of negative Tb on file within 30 days.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff out of nine does not have a health assessment on file within 30 days.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drill was not recorded for August 2023.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drill was not recorded for August 2023.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Disinfectant and sunscreen with warning labels to keep out of reach of children were unlocked and accessible in the Green and Orange units.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Current program plans were not posted in the Purple unit.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
A record of the staff who administered medication was not on file for two children.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Health assessment in not on file for one of nine files reviewed.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Open animal cookies were not stored in a container with a tight fitting lid in the Yellow unit.
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