From Above Daycare
29300 W 303RD ST, PAOLA, KS 66071-0420Childery 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 28, 20269 Findings1 Critical3 Important5 Administrative
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
The provider transports multiple children in a small bus. A three-year- old does not utilize an age and size appropriate child safety restraining system when being transported in the bus.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Provider does not have a negative TB test or chest x-ray on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drill documentation could not be located for Jan-June 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drill documentation could not be located for Jan-June 2025.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two children (out of 8) need updated immunization records on file. One child has an appointment scheduled/corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Documentation of the core health and safety trainings (Foundations) were not on file and could not be located at the time of visit.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is play equipment outdoors that is over 4ft high that needs proper impact-absorbent surfacing material. There are two large slides and climbing equipment that need added impact-absorbent surfacing material installed.
- 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
Three children (out of 8) need updated medical history forms on file.
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