Ys Kids Club at Nieman 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (6), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). Of 20 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 19, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Of the 12 child files reviewed, one health history form is not complete. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
An open package of carrots is not dated.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Current shelter-in-place and off-premises relocation site record is not on file.
Aug 21, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Two children in care have expired emergency medical records.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Tornado drills were not recorded September 2023 through May 2024.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Fire drills were not recorded September 2023 through May 2024.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Practice drill for the designated shelter-in-place and off-premises relocation site not on file for review.
Aug 23, 202313 Findings2 Critical11 Important
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
Two staff have not completed training related to the premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Two staff have not completed orientation training related to recognizing an reporting symptoms of illness, child abuse, child neglect and critical incidents.
- Building and Outdoor PremisesK.A.R. 28-4-585
Clorax wipes and lysol spray are stored unlocked in the classroom cabinet.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
Two staff have not completed training related to the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
Two staff have not completed orientation training related to confidentiality.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
Two staff have not completed orientation training related to program policies and practices, including security and behavior management.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
Two staff have not completed orientation training related to the mission and goals of the program.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
One staff has not completed orientation training.
- Program Plan, Program of Activities, and Use of SpaceK.A.R. 28-4-588
There is not a written program plan.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
One staff does not have health status form.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
Cut bananas are stored in the refrigerator unwrapped.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
There is not documentation of the practice for shelter in place area and off premise relocation.