Ys Kids Club at Piper Prairie
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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
One out of fifteen child's file reviewed did not have completed health history on file.
Nov 8, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
One child record reviewed lacked a signed authorization for emergency medical care on file at the time of the survey.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
Three of six staff files reviewed, lack documentation of a complete orientation at the time of the survey.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Two children had incomplete health histories on file for review at the time of the survey.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Two of six regular staff lacked a complete or updated health status form at the time of the survey.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Available first aid kit did not have a bottle of water at the time of the survey.
Nov 3, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Two staff lacked or had outdated health status documentation on file for review.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
Container used for garbage was uncovered.