Gardner Elementary OST Program Gardner
218 EAST SHAWNEE STREET, GARDNER, KS 66030-1394Childery 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
- After School
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- 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 (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Building and Outdoor PremisesK.A.R. 28-4-585
Canned air duster is on a shelf in the classroom. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
Cream cheese and shredded cheese are missing the date opened on them. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
The fire drill is not documented for March of 2025.
Feb 13, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Emergency release form not on file for one child.
- Building and Outdoor PremisesK.A.R. 28-4-585
Toilet is backed up and not flushing in the boys bathroom. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Building and Outdoor PremisesK.A.R. 28-4-585
No hot water available in the girls and boys bathrooms.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Health history form incomplete for two children's files.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
Boxes of food, bread, and children's lunch boxes are stored on the floor.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Annual practice drill not completed by all staff for assisting children to the off-premises relocation site and the shelter-in-place site during a disaster.
Jul 28, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
Staff present did not provide adequate supervision to protect the health and safety of children by allowing them to be out of sight, next to a large pond which resulted in injury.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
Staff members present did not act with reasonable judgement by not calling 911 when observing a child having trouble breathing, difficulty holding his eyes open, and unable to walk.
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