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1424 E STIMMEL RD, SALINA, KS 67401-0000Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Indoor first aid kit does not contain a roll of sterile gauze, scissors, or a bottle of water. Scissors corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 15, 20245 Findings1 Critical2 Important2 Administrative
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Crib used to nap 12 month old child does not meet manufacturers recommendations with 2 mattresses placed in crib. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Elastic bandage unavailable in vehicle first aid kit.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Two bodily care products bearing child warning labels accessible to children in bathroom. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Adult scissors accessible to children on kitchen counter. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 8, 20234 Findings4 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not available for one child out of 9 records reviewed.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Sunscreen accessible to children in backyard play space. Corrected at visit. Hazards in front yard in and near open garage accessible to children when arriving and leaving. Provider does transport so children have access while in providers care to these hazards.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Knives in reach of children in kitchen cupboard. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
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