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Childery

Dawns Toddler Town

706 S MAGNOLIA ST, GARDNER, KS 66030Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:39
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Jul 10, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
2 Critical2 Important10 Administrative

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 14 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Jul 10, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Administrative
    • Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125

      Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for two individuals.

    • Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)

      Immunization records are not current for two children.

    • Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a

      Documentation of secondary provider's CPR training is not on file.

    • Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a

      Extended substitute lacks health and safety training.

    • FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115

      Impact absorbent surfacing material is needed in the use zone of two play structures in the backyard.

    • Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
  2. May 22, 20243 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
    • Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124

      Signed parental permission form is not on file for two children.

    • Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)

      Immunizations are not current for three children.

    • Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
  3. Jun 13, 20235 Findings1 Critical1 Important3 Administrative
    • EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127

      Emergency medical releases are not updated and on file for four children.

    • Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126

      Negative TB test documentation is not on file for one provider

    • Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)

      Updated immunizations are not on file for three children.

    • 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

      The parent portion of the medical record is not on file for two children.

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