Ys Kids Club 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
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (12), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). None of the 31 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
One staff member is missing documentation of orientation on file. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Program Plan, Program of Activities, and Use of SpaceK.A.R. 28-4-588
Activity materials were observed stored in a disorganized and cluttered manner. Several items were not safely stored or readily accessible to children.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
The health status form for two staff members is expired. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
Opened jelly and bread are not labled with the date. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
The temperature of the refrigerator is 50 degrees F. The interior of the refrigerator has dried on food debris. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Tornado drills for January through May of 2025 are not documented.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Fire drills for January through May of 2025 are not documented.
Nov 19, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
There was no written line of authority. This was corrected at the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
One staff member was missing orientation on file.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
There was no documentation of transcripts to show qualifications of the program director.
Nov 14, 20237 Findings7 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
There is one staff file not available for review for qualifications.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- 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
One staff file is not available for review of health information and first aid and CPR certification.
- 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
Oct 10, 202312 Findings12 Important
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-577
Temporary permit is not posted in a conspicuous place visible to parents.
- Licensure; Amended License; Exceptions; Notification; RenewalK.A.R. 28-4-578
The program is using Room B202 prior to the temporary permit being amended.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
There is one staff file not available for review for qualifications.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Five children do not have written authorization for emergency medical care.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
There is one staff file not available for review of health information and first aid and CPR certification.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Five children do not have files with name, address and phone numbers of each parent or other adult responsible or other persons authorized to pick up.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Five children do not have a file with first and last name, date of birth and gender.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Five children do not have a file with schedule of hours and days of attendance.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
- 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(d)
Five children do not have a file with health history information.
Aug 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
The first aid kit does not include adhesive tape. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit