Ashleys Countryside Daycare
1390 OSBORNE RD, POMONA, KS 66076Childery 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 Building & Premises Safety (9), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), and Children's Records & Files (5). Of 27 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 29, 202519 Findings3 Critical5 Important11 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The main provider does not have the training, "Recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect..." on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the restroom and hall closet, there were bodily care products and cleaning supplies that were accessible to children under six years of age. There was an unlocked kitchen cabinet containing cleaning supplies. - Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Both providers transport children and there is not a vehicle mechanical safety checklist form on file.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Two children (over 12 months of age) share a bed when napping (on occasion in the mornings).
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Both providers need health status forms on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Feb-Aug 2024 fire drills were not recorded; there is no documentation for 2025 fire drills.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Only one month (Sept) was documented for tornado drills for 2024; there is no documentation for 2025 tornado drills.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
Two dogs need updated rabies vaccinations on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two children (out of 12) need updated immunization records on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The main provider does not have the training, "Basic Child Development" on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One employee (2nd Provider) has not taken the required health and safety trainings. This employee is given sole responsibility of children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
An employee (2nd provider) needs pediatric CPR/First Aid on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are sharp knives in two kitchen drawers and a food chopper and foil stored in cabinets that are accessible to children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
The shed in the fenced in play area was unlocked; the shed contains a tall ladder leading to a second level. - Corrected at visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
There were medications stored in a kitchen cabinet that were accessible to children under 10 years of age. - Corrected at visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
The facility does not have a fire inspection report (signed off by the inspector). This could not be located at the time of visit.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Upon arrival, both providers were outdoors with the other children while an infant was napping inside the home. - Corrected at visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
There is not a developed supervision plan on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Sep 17, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Current insurance is not adequate at time of visit. Coverage of 100,000/300,000/50,000 needed.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test not on file for one 16 year old resident.
Sep 19, 20236 Findings1 Critical1 Important4 Administrative
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Permission off premises not on file for 8 out of 10 children enrolled.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test not on file for a 17 year old resident.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Immunizations not current for 1 out of 10 children enrolled.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Cabinet under sink not completely inaccessible upon arrival. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Health assessments not on file for 4 out of 10 enrolled.
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