YMCA Childcare at Pawnee Elementary
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
- 18
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (25), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (6), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). Of 46 total findings, 22 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 23, 202512 Findings9 Critical3 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has been employed longer than 30 days and has not completed training on prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has not completed orientation within seven calendar days after employment. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has been employed longer than 30 days and has not completed training in signs of child abuse and neglect, knowledge on the prevention of child maltreatment, shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has been employed longer than 30 days and has not completed training in medication administration.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has been employed longer than 30 days and has not completed training in the handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has been employed longer than 30 days and has not completed training in emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event, including violence at a facility.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has been employed longer than 30 days and has not completed training in building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has been employed longer than 30 days and one staff has sole responsibility for children and have not completed training in safe sleep practices.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has been employed longer than 30 days and has not completed child development training.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff file does not have a record of negative TB test result on file. Corrected at visit. One staff file has a negative TB test result on file that is dated more than two years before the date of employment at the center.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff file of the two reviewed, does not contain a health status form. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Four containers of disinfecting wipes and a can of disinfecting spray are stored out of locked storage, less than five feet about the floor. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 13, 202521 Findings11 Critical7 Important3 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has not completed child development training.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has not completed training in child maltreatment, shaken baby syndrome, abusive heard trauma and reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
The program director has not completed health and safety training and has been employed for longer than 30 days.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Orientation is not complete for two staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has not completed training in safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has not completed training in recognizing sick child and prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has not completed training in building and premise safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has not completed training in prevention of and response to emergencies due to food allergies.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has not completed training in emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human - caused event, including violence at a facility.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has not completed training in handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has worked longer than 30 days and does not have certification in pediatric first aid and CPR training.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff does not have a health status form on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff does not have results of tb test on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include procedures for continuity of operations.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
One child did not wash their hands after using the toilet.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Children eat lunch in the elementary school cafeteria without written approval by the secretary.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child file does not have a medical history form.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Graham crackers are stored out of their original container and are not covered or labeled with the date and contents.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two staff files do not have work references.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two staff files do not have record of scheduled hours.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
The program director does not meet the requirements.
Sep 10, 202513 Findings2 Critical10 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit indeitfying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of seven child files reviewed do not have written permission for emergency medical treatment.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include procedures for continuity of operations.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include procedures for designating the tasks for each staff member in an emergency including assisting the children, with special needs, to move to a designated shelter in place area and to designated off-premise relocation site.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include procedures designating the tasks to be followed by each staff member in an emergency including ensuring supplies are readily available.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
A tornado drill was not conducted in August 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include procedures for designating the tasks for each staff member in an emergency, including contacting 911.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Children eat lunch in the elementary school cafetreia without written approval by the secretary.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Teacher scissors are not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of seven child files reviewed does not have a medical history form.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
The facility does not have a written plan for safe sleep practices.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Children that attend for longer than four hours are not encouraged to nap.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
A staff record for two out of two current staff members are not on file.