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408 S LINCOLN ST, MARION, KS 66861Childery 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 29, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider does not have an orientation on file.
Jul 19, 20239 Findings1 Critical2 Important6 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Four of eleven children's files reviewed lack a complete Emergency Medical Release.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Parental permission for children to go off-premises is not on file for two children.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
A health assessment and negative TB test is not on file for one person working in the facility.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Five of eleven children's files reviewed lack current immunization records.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Health and Safety Training is not on file for one employee.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
On orientation is not on file for two employees before given sole responsibility for the care of children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A working smoke detector is not available on the ground floor or second level of the facility.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A riding lawn mower is located in the outdoor play area where children have access.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
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