Curious George Daycare
2081 LELAND WAY, SALINA, KS 67401-6628Childery 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 (4), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 11 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Annual mechanical safety check not on file.
Mar 26, 20242 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Swimming and Wading ActivitiesK.A.R. 28-4-129
Below ground fishpond containing water not enclosed by 5-foot fence.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Orientation not complete for 1 extended substitute.
Sep 27, 20237 Findings1 Critical1 Important5 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical record not on file for 3 children out of 9 records reviewed.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Off premise permissions not on file for 3 children out fo 9 records reviewed.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Immunizations not on file for 2 children out of 9 records reviewed. One corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Chain link fence bearing sharp edges accessible to children in backyard play space.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bodily care products in reach of children in medicine cabinet in bathroom. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
Health assessment missing for 2 children out of 9 records reviewed. Medical record missing for 4 children out of 9 records reviewed.
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