A Home Away From Home Child Care
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, COLBY, KS 67701-0000Childery Rating: 5/5
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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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (9), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). Of 20 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 23, 20253 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written plan for safe sleep did not include where the napping is stored, 24 inches apart, and where they are napping. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of seven children's immunizations are not current.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Aug 12, 202510 Findings1 Critical5 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency telephone numbers are not posted.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written safe sleep plan not available for all ages of children.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health Status form is not on the current form.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit does not contain an elastic bandage.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency preparedness guide is not updated per KDHE guidelines. Missing snow blizzard, intruder, allergic reaction, unscheduled closings, and continuity of operations.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diapering procedures are not posted near diaper changing area. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of seven children's immunizations are not current.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Adult scissors on low shelf in the living room accessible to children. *corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
When surveyor arrived the gate to the upstairs was not latched. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Aug 19, 20243 Findings3 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of seven children's immunizations are not current.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of seven children's health assessment is not on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Aug 14, 20234 Findings1 Critical1 Important2 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of eight children's Emergency Medical Release is not complete. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Several piles of dried dog feces in the play space used by the children. Per provider statement they were outside earlier in the day.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bottom of the lower-level steps were not guarded and children under 2 1/2 years were playing in the lower level. 2-year-old and 20-month-old child .
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan does not reflect current practice of allowing 18 M to 2 1/2 yrs in the lower level.
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