YWCA Kid Quest at McCarter
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
- 45
- 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 (7), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 17 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 12, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Program Plan, Program of Activities, and Use of SpaceK.A.R. 28-4-588
A written program plan needs to be developed.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
First aid kit is missing elastic bandage.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
First aid kit is missing tweezers
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
First aid kit is missing adhesive bandages of assorted sizes.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
First aid kit is missing adhesive tape.
Nov 7, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
Facility did not submit identifying information or 1 individual as required to complete background check
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
One staff out of nine needs orientation on file.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
One out of fourteen children did not have health history form on file.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Two staff members need Health status on file.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Dec 4, 20236 Findings6 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
One out of six children's files reviewed needs written authorization for emergency medical care.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
Staff child ratio were not maintain during visit there were 24 school age children with one staff person present.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Staff person needs medication training on file.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Tornado drills were not record for October or November.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Fire drills were not record for October or November.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
No emergency plans have been developed.