Ys Kids Club at Blue River 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
- After School
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 120
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (5), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3). None of the 18 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 13, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Emergency medical form is expired for one child out of ten records reviewed.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
One individual working and background check results remain pending.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
Sixteen hours of annual professional development training is not completed within the licensure year for one staff member.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Health history form is incomplete for one child out of ten records reviewed.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Health status form is not updated annually for one staff and has not been completed for one staff.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
The garbage container is not covered and there is food waste in it.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
There is no staff member on the premises who has current pediatric first aid and CPR.
Dec 3, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
One staff member did not attest to their health for 2024.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
The garbage container was not covered,
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Tornado drills were not conducted in October and November.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Fire drills were not conducted in October and November.
Dec 13, 20237 Findings7 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
One child in care lacks an emergency medical release form on file. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
Orientation training for both staff members present is incomplete.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
The health status forms for both staff members present is incomplete. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
One child in care lacks a health history form that is signed by a parent/guardian on file.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
The interior of the freezer has dried on food soil; not clean. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Fire drills not recorded for January through May 2023.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Tornado drills not recorded for January through May 2023.