Word of Life Preschool and Childcare South
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
- 108
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3). Of 20 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 26, 20256 Findings4 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint background checks are completed for one individual.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff members have not completed the required health and safety training within 30 days of employment or before being given sole responsibility for care and supervision of children.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Room 2 does not have a staff member with current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR at all times.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff does not have certification on file for pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 30 days of employment.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff member does not have a negative Tb test on file and has been employed more than 30 days.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
Room 2 and Room 3 have lead teachers that do not have six months experience providing direct care to the children of the same age range in the classroom.
Apr 21, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
The lead teacher in Room 3 at the end of the day does not have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Mar 11, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The wall in Room 5 is not in good condition.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Written lesson plans were not available in Room 1.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Opened instant potatoes were not stored in a food grade container or sealable plastic bag. This was corrected at the time of visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
One freezer in the kitchen did not have a thermometer. This was corrected at the time of the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Staff did not sit with the children in Room 3 to encourage socialization.
Jan 31, 20248 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Three of 10 staff files do not have the certification card on file for pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
A current immunization record was not on file for one of nine child files reviewed.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Proper diaper procedures were not followed in two classrooms. In Room 5 staff did not wipe her hands with a wet wipe or damp paper towel after removing the dirty diaper and before putting the clean diaper on (Step 7). In Room 1, staff did not remove the soiled diaper or paper towel from the child before placing the clean diaper under the child (Step 4).
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Wet wipes and Clorox wipes, with warning labels to "keep out of reach of children" were accessible in Room 4. A bottle of Acetaminophen was accessible to children in Room 6.
- 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
A health assessment was not on file for one of nine child files reviewed.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Opened instant potato flakes were not stored in a container with a tight fitting cover in the kitchen.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
By staff statements, infants are not taken outside daily when weather allows.