ABC Dinosaur Daycare
434 W ASH ST, JUNCTION CITY, KS 66441-3852Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 12 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 20267 Findings1 Critical4 Important2 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three child files out of nine files reviewed do not have complete authorization for emergency medical treatment on file. Two forms are missing end date. One form is expired.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Pack n play used for napping an infant does not have a firm mattress as a soft mattress insert is being used. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health status form has not been updated annually.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Second provider does not have a signed health status from on file.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
Two cats do not have current rabies vaccine on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Cleaning products located under the bathroom sink were not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Medical history form for one child has not been reviewed within the past 12 months.
Jan 22, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Yearly mechanical safety checklist is not on file. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
One child file out of ten child files reviewed does not have written permission from parent for transportation off-premises.
Dec 8, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file out of six child files reviewed does not have a complete Emergency Medical Release form on file as it is missing health insurance policy number.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child file out of six child files reviewed does not have current immunizations on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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